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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1969

Page

2

North Las Vegas faces fiscal turmoil over hidden acts

A critical view condemns North Las Vegas officials for secretive charter changes and failed industrial park plans that drained funds. The piece accuses council members of misusing funds, shifting money without public approval, and risking county bond ratings while taxpayers fund a councilman's party and ongoing litigation.

North Las Vegas Nevada Lynch North Las Vegas Public Employee Retirement Board Peter Paul North Las

Wilson Wins Backing With Labor Unity Rivaled by Split

In Brighton 1200 delegates backed Prime Minister Harold Wilson with a show of hands, after his closing address denouncing the Conservatives. The vote revealed a deep party split over his economic policies as Labor readied for elections expected next fall or possibly in the spring.

Brighton England UPI Britain Labor Party Harold Wilson Wilson

Too Late 17-TLTC Large Duplex For Sale

Classified ad offers a large duplex at 19 950 with 2000 down and a small second mortgage. Rent half to meet total payment of 130 per month with 644 percent interest. Contacts 642 1533 or 642 3702. Also seeking experienced salespeople with freezer experience for a high commission position via appointment with Mr Roberts at 382 1135.

Pre Terre High Commissions Labie Betwee Roberts

Largest U.S. cruiser Newport News arrives in Helsinki harbor

The Salem class heavy cruiser U.S.S. Newport News, flagship of the U.S. Second Fleet, became the largest ship to enter Helsinki harbor. The 715-foot, 21,000-ton cruiser with 1,500 officers and men maneuvered through narrow straits in gusty winds for a four day visit.

Helsinki UPI U.S.S Newport News U.S

Miners Trapped in German Mine Face Tuesday Rescue

Five coal miners remain trapped 2 133 feet underground after a Thursday cave in at the Emil Fritz mine in Essen. One miner died, three are missing, and 11 escaped. Rescuers report the trapped men are in a safe pocket, uninjured, and in contact. Separately, the Treasury said September savings bond redemptions topped sales by 101 million dollars, marking a tenth straight month of net outflow.

Essen Germany UPI Emil Fritz Washington UPS Treasury Department

Silverless Eisenhower Dollar Bill Advances in House

The House Banking Committee, in a unanimous vote, approved a bill to mint a silverless dollar bearing Dwight D. Eisenhower s likeness. The measure also would remove all silver from Kennedy half dollars and authorize the Treasury to sell about 3 million rare silver dollars currently held.

Washington UPI House Banking Committee Dwight D. Eisenhower Treasury

MTA awards $69.5 million contract for East River tunnel

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a 69.48 million dollar contract for the 63rd Street tunnel under the East River. The project is a centerpiece of a 2 billion dollar program to upgrade regional transportation in New York.

New York UPS Metropolitan Transportation Authority East River 63Rd Street

Spain awards medal to Apollo 11 astronauts

Madrid officials awarded the Grand Cross of Aeronautic Merit to Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins per the official gazette The trio will begin the European leg of their goodwill tour in Madrid on October 6 1969.

Madrid API Spain America Neil A. Armstrong Edwin Aldrin Michael Collins

Royal visitors to Angkor and a looming Jerusalem trial

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden returned to Phnom Penh after a two and half day tour of Angkor ruins. In Jerusalem, Denis Michael Rohan faces trial for arson at Al Aqsa, to be held in a bullet proof booth. Tokyo reports Laos leader Souvanna Phouma denies any U S troop presence and rejects further U S intervention.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Mosque Fire Jerusalem UPI al Aqsa Adolf Eichmann Eichmann Jerusalem Denis Michael Rohan Tokyo Souvanna Phouma Laos Vietnam U.S Souvanna Foreign Correspondents Club Japan United States

Nixon Signs Treaty On Hijackings

President Nixon signed a proclamation to implement an international treaty curbing aircraft hijackings effective Dec 4. Twelve countries have signed, including Nationalist China Italy Norway Philippines Portugal Sweden United Kingdom Upper Volta Denmark Mexico Niger Cuba not yet. The move follows Senate ratification in 1969 and includes labor dispute intervention and recognitions.

Key Biscayne Fla China Italy Norway Philippines Portugal Sweden United Kingdom Upper Volta Denmark Mexico Niger Ronald Ziegler United States International Civil Aviation Organization Senate Nixon

Golda Meir Returns to Milwaukee Amid Warm Welcome

Prime Minister Golda Meir visited her childhood home in Milwaukee where hundreds of Jewish children greeted her with flags and the national anthem. Mayor Henry Maier proclaimed Golda Meir Day as she recalled personal memories of discrimination, freedom, and her decision to help build Israel.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Golda Meir Israel

Search Off For Monster At Loch Ness

Dan Taylor, 29, of Atlanta, retired his yellow submarine from Loch Ness monster search and plans to return in about three years with better gear. He says skepticism and high odds haunt the mission, calling it a million-to-one shot in the murky lake waters.

Loch Ness Scotland Dan Taylor Taylor Atlanta

Year For Records Sees Cool October Mark And Windy Spell

A weather writer notes a record cool October 3 with 71 61 and forecasts continued windy conditions through the weekend. If Friday’s 70 55 occurs it would also mark an all time high for that temp range.

Dr. R C Harrison B S D C Weight Reduction

Dr. R C Harrison specializes in weight reduction and operates at 1510 East Sahara Avenue with phone contact 734 2592. He holds B S and D C credentials and offers medical weight loss services.

Sahara

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