Congress Told Chicago Rioting Aided Reds
A UPI report on House Un American Activities hearings into Chicago disturbances during the Democratic National Convention. Witnesses alleged planning by groups including the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam and the Youth International Party to disrupt the event and support Communist interests. Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin drew attention amid protests as lawmakers pressed for orderly proceedings.
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UPI
Congress
Chicago
Vietnam
U.S
House Committee On Un-American Activities
James L. Gallagher
Hanoi
Youth International Party
Yippies
Jerry Rubin
National Mobilization Committee
Students For A Democratic Society
EDS
Chicago Peace Council
Radical Organizing Committee
Resistance
5Th Avenue Vietnam
Medical Committee For Human Rights
Ramparts Magazine
Communist Party
U.S.A
Three Ways To Allocate Clark County Cabs Debate
A Nevada select committee weighs cab allocation methods with figures between 200 and 230 cabs. Proposals from Teamsters Local 881 and Desert Cab Co emphasize per capita and revenue based plans, while Abraham Protes and Andrew Morris propose 205 or 230 cabs respectively. Hearings conclude this afternoon at the county courthouse.
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Clark County
Chic Hecht
Paul Laxalt
Helen Herr
George Franklin
Bernard Buckley
Andrew Morris
Desert Cab Co
Nevada Public Service Commission
PSC
R Se Taylor
County Commission
Missing Woman Pearl Bywater Sought by Henderson Police
Henderson police seek help locating Pearl Audrey Bywater a 55 year old woman missing since August 31 from her home. She is five feet four inches tall weighs 149 pounds and was last seen wearing a pink blouse and blue jeans.
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Henderson
Pearl Audrey Bywater
Lakes Fish Brings $1.1 Million
Knoxville report notes TVA lakes fish harvest in 1967 reached about 7.7 million pounds, the highest in three years, valued at roughly $1.17 million. The rise reflects stronger commercial fishing activity across TVA waters during the year.
Small Towns Seek LVCA Board Expansion
Officials from North Las Vegas Henderson and Boulder City urge the Legislature to enlarge the Las Vegas Convention Authority so three Clark County communities gain a separate voice on the board. Mayor William Taylor says their voice is not clear enough. Mayor Oran Grayson remains neutral on the proposal.
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North Las Vegas
Henderson
Boulder City
Las Vegas
Clark County
William Taylor
Feud Between NSU and UN Nevada Faces Long Road
Chancellor Neil Humphrey warned the Nevada system will endure north south conflict and budget strains for years. He outlined a 10 year plan and a $45.2 million biennial budget, noting the plan will disappoint those seeking a simple blueprint even if it gains broad agreement.
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University of Nevada
Nevada Southern University
Humphrey
Second Heart Transplant Performed in Chile
In Valparaiso at Almirante Neff Hospital doctors transplanted the heart of a 17 year old assault victim into a 21 year old man. The 65 minute operation was called a success and the donor, Pedro Contreras Arevalo, died after injuries from a beating 15 days earlier. Recipient identified as Nelson Orellana Sanchez.
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Valparaiso
Chile
UPI
Almirante Neff Hospital
Jorge Kaplan
Pedro Contreras Arevalo
Kaplan
Nelson Orellana Sanchez
Hanoi Rejects Humphrey Bomb Halt as Conditional
Paris talks scene with Hanoi officials dismissing Humphrey's vow to halt bombing North Vietnam if reciprocity is offered. Tho calls the move nothing new, while Harriman's staff notes the U S stance remains no comment on candidate Vietnam policies.
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Paris
UPS
Hanoi
Hubert Humphrey
U.S
North Vietnam
Bui Nhan
Vietnam
Humphrey
Salt Lake City
Tho
Gunmen Bombard Wallace HQ in Pre Dawn Shootout
Gunmen fired about 15 shots at the Presidential campaign office of former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace in Los Angeles. Police reported shattered front windows and minor wall damage from .38 and .45 caliber bullets. No one was inside and no suspects were arrested. Wallace runs for president on the American Independent Party ticket.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
American Independent Party
Twiggy Returns To New York In Feminine Makeover
UPI reports Twiggy arrived in New York from London for a cosmetics tour with a new feminine look. The model, 19, described shedding the boyish image, noted her measurements 31-23-32, and said she will visit Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington and Miami during a two and a half week promotional swing.
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New York
UPI
Twiggy
Kennedy International Airport
London
Leslie Hornby
Justin de Villeneuve
Nigel Bruce
Bruce
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Washington
Miami
UW topless Peter Pan show draws new performances
Madison police reported no arrests after two more performances of a nude Peter Pan parody at the University of Wisconsin. Earlier, Dane County District Attorney James C. Bell ruled the production obscene and barred further showings. Police described arrests of 16 to 25 year olds in a two month undercover probe nearby.
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Madison, Wis
UPI
University of Wisconsin
Dane County
James C. Bell
Bell
Wilbur Emery
More than 30 youths arrested in crack crackdown
Police reported the arrest of over 30 young persons amid a crackdown on crack use and distribution. Authorities described targeted enforcement in multiple neighborhoods, with crack cocaine seized and several suspects detained for further questioning.
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Madison, Wis
UPI
Berlin Moves to Ban NDP Over Neo-Nazi Fears
West Berlin authorities authorized Mayor Klau Schuetz to ban the National Democratic Party amid fears Moscow could cite its alleged neo Nazi activities to pressure the city. The Senate acted to prohibit the extreme right wing group.
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Berlin
UPI
West Berlin
National Democratic Party
NDP
Senate
Klau Schuetz
Calls for U S arms sales to Israel amid Middle East tension
The text urges the United States to sell 50 jet fighters to Israel, criticizing the administration for refusing aid. It appeals to readers to contact representatives and senators to press for a sale, warning of dire consequences if Israel lacks defense and blaming the U S and Soviet Union for inaction.
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Middle East
Jordan
Israel
United States
Russia
Construction Boom Pegs September Las Vegas Activity
September 1968 Las Vegas building activity totaled 1.498 million, 375000 higher than August and 133000 above September 1967. For the first nine months of 1968 building value reached 13 million, up from under 9.5 million in 1967.
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Las Vegas
City Building Department
Robert Cabric
Regents Meet In Las Vegas
The University of Nevada Board of Regents opens a two day meeting in Las Vegas. The agenda includes final approval for a $3.5 million physical science complex for the Reno campus, the nursing television program, the data processing center, summer school budgets, and a plan for expanding health sciences statewide.
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University of Nevada Board of Regents
Reno
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