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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1969
Page
4
Principal W. J. Corrie ordered a brief exit of about 25 students and sent the rest back to class after a meeting about assembly tryouts. Cortney suspended four students and others face investigation as leaders linked to a disturbance. Several had been released from jail Thursday night.
A 70 year old woman died in a North Las Vegas mobile home fire. Firefighters arrived within minutes but could not save her. Neighbors heard a pop and breaking glass as flames enveloped the trailer in a light wind. Police planned increased security after disturbances near West Las Vegas and Las Vegas High School.
Maxine Hougen pleaded not guilty to a murder charge after a preliminary hearing found insufficient evidence to hold her. Toby V. Hougen, 29, was shot on the trailer steps as he went to pick up his daughter Carolyn 11. Police arrested Mrs. Hougen at the Boulder Highway trailer and later found bullets from two weapons.
Petersen, a Las Vegas real estate figure, dodged a gang during a kidnap attempt that stretched from Reno to Carson City. He escaped from a handcuff moment, fled into a supermarket, and police later seized a trailer as the six to seven suspects fled. his wife is in protective custody while authorities pursue leads.
Jack DiCarlo, 35, a construction worker for Donrey Outdoor Advertising, was booked on an open arson charge after witnesses said he jumped a fence into the company yard at 1217 Commerce St and ran into a house on Utah St. Flames were seen seconds later and firefighters were alerted.
General Hershey leaves his post amid mixed reviews as Nixon officials say a successor will be named soon. Critics call the move appeasement while supporters praise the retirement, and lawmakers note mass drafts were cancelled due to Vietnam developments.
Curtis Lee Austin, 28, of 1423 BR St, described as Nevada narcotics kingpin, had bail cut from 50000 to 20000 at a Beatty appearance before Justice Robert Burnell. He was arrested Oct 3 by a task force with Las Vegas Nye County officers and the Nevada Highway Patrol. Preliminary hearing set for Oct 15. attorney Harry Claiborne represents him.
Nevada authorities report the discovery of a fully clothed unidentified man by two Nevada Highway Department workers along Nevada 85 ten miles west of Mountain Spring Summit. The body was dragged about 40 feet off the road and covered with brush and tumbleweed.
Nevada Highway Patrol investigates a five car chain reaction on the I-15 on ramp near the Dunes Hotel. Conrade Neagle 34 collided with Clarence Klein 59, Beverly Thames Ih 1309 Exley Ave hit Michael Staley 17, and Charles Rosenbaum 41 skid into Neagle. Three drivers treated for minor injuries. Neagle cited for DUI.
Three Wes Las Vegas teachers from five elementary schools told the Clark County School Board they oppose a CCCTA statement opposing the reopening of Westside schools. They denounced the press release as misrepresenting teachers and urged safety guarantees before students return.
The New York Mets led by 25-game winner Tom Seaver face the Baltimore Orioles in the opening World Series game. Koosman also stars for the Mets while Orioles counter with Cuellar. A sellout crowd and large TV audience are expected as momentum shifts to Shea Stadium after two games.
Mayor Oran Gragson said tensions in West Las Vegas eased after a week of rioting that left fires, injuries, arrests and two killings. He noted fragmented dissident blacks hindering talks but expected a coalition to form for dialogue. Gragson supported Archie Moore's ABC program to channel youth energy and planned further development of the project locally.
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