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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

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SOS MISSION Aboard Scorpion Ends In Hope Fading

The missing atomic submarine Scorpion remained unfound as a large Atlantic search zone was narrowed and destroyers were released from the hunt. Paris reacted to De Gaulle dissolving parliament, warning of civil war as mass protests filled Place de la Concorde.

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Reflective, Oblique Commentary on War and Memorial Day

A meandering critique of perception of a good day and the meaning of Memorial Day. It references political figures and wartime casualty talk, mixed with rambling notes on democracy, media, and a Vietnam era context. The piece juxtaposes optimism with reminders of loss and national conflicts.

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Holidayers Find Blonde's Body Stuffed In Trunk

The nude body of a young woman was found yesterday stuffed inside a steamer trunk that washed ashore, with signs of violence noted on the corpse. Police believe the victim is a tourist unknown to authorities at this time and are investigating the Memorial Day holiday setting.

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County records one fatality during holiday weekend in Las Vegas

A holiday weekend influx filled Las Vegas hotels spas and resorts as crowds swelled at Lake Mead and other attractions. The Natal Safety Council warned traffic would surge from 6 pm Wednesday to midnight Sunday with an estimated 65 to 70 percent rise on major routes. A fatality was reported during the period as observers noted heavy travel and busy recreation districts.

Natal Safety Council

Bob Unser Wins 500 with Gurney Second

Bob Unser wins the Indianapolis 500 title with Gordon Johncock finishing second. It marks Unser's triumph in a dramatic race as Gurney trails in close pursuit.

Bob Unser Gurney

Mother of Slain Teen Appeals for End to Violence

In Louisville Kentucky the mother of James Groves a 14 year old rearer of two youths shot by a white police officer appeals for a full investigation and justice. The shooting occurred after midnight during a confrontation with looters. Matthias Browder 19 was killed by William Berger 67 owner of a liquor store.

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Vegas Installs New FBI Office In-Charge Campbell

FBI taps new agent in charge Campbell who formerly led Milwaukee desk and has two inspector tours. He indicates Las Vegas is among the few major cities he had not visited in bureau capacity. He travels widely and speaks with an Eastern accent.

Las Vegas Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Bureau Campbell

Weather Brief Snapshot From Today's Sky

Mostly clear ad suney with gentle winds. Today's high likely, low 6). Yester day high 1, low 71. Noentiome bamudity 12 per count. Sunrise 5 25, sunset 7 OL.

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