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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1969
Page
2
A columnist urges peaceful measures to resolve racial tensions and protests. The piece argues against violence and calls for lawful, non hostile actions, warning that only a reasonable approach can steady society and reduce confrontation. It condemns extreme acts on all sides and emphasizes restraint and dialogue.
Prince Souvanna Phouma of Laos warned of a deadly escalation and urged the United States to provide more military support. He conveyed the request to President Nixon during a White House meeting, while officials said no decision had been made and the issue was under consideration.
A cold front moving into northwest Nevada brings heavier clouds and winds. Temperatures today drop to 75 to 55 after yesterday’s warm spell of 89 to 49 as Kathryn Ruckmas notes the shift.
Cairo said Egypt is ready for peace talks with Israel through a mediator, a shift from insisting on direct talks. The statement followed recent cease fire discussions echoing 1949 patterns, as artillery and guerrilla actions persisted along Middle East lines.
Honey blond 19 year old Barbara Zoellner says she will marry Dr. Christiaan Barnard within a year. She defends the age gap, notes comfort with his children, and describes herself as director of companies in South Africa and Germany. Barnard declines comment on the engagement.
In Belfast, Roman Catholics tore down 18 of 68 rebuilt barricades after renewed fighting with Protestants. A British Army spokesman called the pace disappointing while a Catholic spokesman attributed slow progress to tired volunteers balancing vigilante duty and daytime work. Catholics agreed to remove barricades with new army protection guarantees.
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