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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
1
President Lyndon Johnson could easily have been re elected if he had won broad support for his civil rights agenda. The item notes Johnson faced opposition from party factions and struggled with postmaster positions as a political lever.
A home evening blends dinner with a lively bridge game as the wife hosts a gathering of friends. The narrative mentions politicians and a national figure, while conversations reference politics and international treaties amid typical domestic banter.
More than 300 Nevada guardsmen in the activated 152nd Tactical Reconnaissance Group based in Missouri will be released by June 30 1969 amid a Pentagon demobilization. The 192nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron will be deactivated and Nevada units will return home with possible early releases for those meeting duty criteria. Senator Bible and Governor Laxalt commented on timing and control of the move.
More than 300 Stauffer Chemical workers, about 50 represented by Machinists and Aerospace Workers, walked out Tuesday after rejecting a company offer. The union cites inadequate pay increases and safety, facility, and equipment concerns. The company had proposed 9 cents, then 6 cents, with a 20 cent raise the first year in a later offer. Strikers received last week’s pay. negotiations resume.
Gen. Curtis E. LeMay 61, a Vietnam hawk who supports arsenal weapons, was picked by George C. Wallace as his vice presidential running mate. LeMay said he would use any weapon if necessary though he doubts nuclear use in Vietnam. Humphrey denounced the remark as dangerous. Nevada Supreme Court approves initiative for private lottery on November ballot, sponsored by Nevada Sweepstakes Corp. If passed, lottery would appear again in 1970. State opposes private lotteries. prefers state operation.
Hanley founder of the American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employes loses again in Justice Court and is sent to District Court for trial on assault with a deadly weapon charge over an April beating of a former employee. Brian Price, his English bodyguard, is also ordered to stand trial amid a case linking to the 1966 murder of labor leader Ralph Alsup. Marathon, the state’s star witness, testified after being injured in an alleged assassination attempt sparked by Hanley. The courtroom was closed to press and public during the proceedings.
Five of the sextuplets born to Mrs Sheila Thorns in Birmingham showed improving survival odds with doctors calling the outlook hopeful. Mrs Thorns, weak but stable, and husband Norman received overwhelming mail and offers of assistance and support as the babies began milk feedings from a local bank.
Partly cloudy with widely scattered thunder showers. Today's high 80 and low 55. Yesterday's high 76 and low 60. Noontime humidity 46 percent. Sunrise at 6 38. Sunset at 6 20.
James L. Freed, 35, jailed for attempted robbery after a Western Union clerks scuffle at 113 Casino Center Blvd. Clerk Donald E. Cassels wrestled the suspect to the ground at 7:10 p.m. after the man produced a knife, then held him until police arrived.
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