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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
8
In the seven day period after limited bombing began, Communist forces killed 426 Americans and wounded 2,687. The total week toll rose to 3,113 battle casualties the highest since the start of the bombing campaign.
United Nations backers moved to win legislative approval for a UN trade ban on Rhodesia that would cripple its economy. The Security Council approved the measure, demanding member states report by August first on actions taken, with hoped support from nations including Portugal and South Africa and a push to end the white-ruled regime.
The Soviet Defense Ministry announced the loss of a Tupolev Tu-16 Badger during a Saturday reconnaissance training flight over the Norwegian Sea. The bomber, crew of seven, crashed in flames after a close pass by the US carrier Essex. no survivors were named. pilot A. Pliyeyv identified. no blame assigned.
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Harriet Leeb 18 of South Euclid was indicted on arson charges tied to a Lincoln Towers blaze on May 22 that killed Pamela Patterson 18 and Rhetta Foster 22. Investigators found flammable materials and noted Leeb had access to them. Bond set at 25,000, held in Franklin County jail.
The University of Nevada Board of Regents meets to review budgets for the next year, a proposed medical school feasibility study, and changes to military training. Debates over cost and a $6 million pledge from Howard Hughes marked prior sessions as the board considers demolishing Artemisia Hall and updating campus facilities.
California's lower House approved a bill 50 to 25 to reduce first offense possession penalties for marijuana while increasing penalties for dangerous drugs like LSD. The measure, sent to the Senate, would let judges decide whether first offenses are felonies or misdemeanors with corresponding penalties. Governor Reagan expressed sympathy for the measure.
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