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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1969
Page
1
West Las Vegas disturbances grow more violent with older, anti white factions taking center stage. Riots shift from vandalism to deadly confrontation as police fear escalation and residents brace for worse.
SUN reporter recounts a near assault as crowd violence surged on the west side of Las Vegas near Owens Street Shopping Center. A photographer and I escaped evading attackers, with police intervention and Municipal Judge Robert Mullen injured during the melee.
In Las Vegas, two Black youths intervened to protect Father William Gannon as his car was attacked near a church funeral procession. Earlier, Kelly Klines, a 64 year old electrician, was rescued from a beating by two Black youths who feared he would be killed and escorted him home.
Fair and sunny with gentle winds of 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high near 87 and low around 50, following yesterday’s 83/48. Noontime humidity 8 percent. Sunrise at 6 40, sunset at 6 16.
A West Las Vegas family recounts a Sunday night incident with Patrolman Robert Arrington that escalated to gun use and arrests. Mrs. Davis says officers forced entry, fired substances, and assaulted youths and family members, with injuries requiring hospital treatment for two daughters.
Mayor Grayson and city commissioners met with black leaders to ease tensions after three days of violence that killed two men and injured several, including Municipal Judge Mullens. A mass meeting at Doolittle Center was set for 3 p.m. today. National Guard stood by, deputies were sent home, and schools closed despite earlier urged openings.
Despite widespread disturbances in West Las Vegas, hotel spokesmen report strong tourist business with rooms full and casinos overflowing. Stardust executives say they are running out of rooms and this month’s business is slightly better than a year ago, with Mint noting no cancellations yet though future effects may emerge.
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