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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1969
Page
2
Las Vegas hopes to redefine its image by hosting world class tennis and golf events, including the Hughes Open, Desert Inn and Sahara Invitational style tournaments. The essay argues champions attract visitors and stabilize the local economy, promising continued growth as resorts pursue top athletes.
The Nixon appointed emergency board chairman Ralph Seward labeled the railroads and four unions a national disgrace for only about 13 hours of face to face talks since March 17. He warned the system is deplorable and dangerous and urged change to enable effective bargaining.
A company extending into Nevada seeks top executives with strong management experience. The role offers an excellent contract, performance bonuses, stock options, and competitive compensation.
Allied and Communist officials in Paris said the forthcoming four party conference plenary could be pivotal as all four delegations meet for the first time since Fo Chi Minh's death. Xuan Thuy returns to lead North Vietnam while Henry Cabot Lodge negotiates from Washington. Thuy demands total withdrawal and a new coalition government, while allies resist phased U.S. troop pullout and seek quick, unconditional action.
Archer W. Trench, 55, former captain of USS Crosley, arrived in Tokyo to receive a Japanese decoration for saving 47 Japanese lives near Cheju Island after World War II. He picked survivors from repatriation ships that capsized in the East China Sea, with the medal kept at his request.
The Weather Bureau records show a high of 96 degrees in Imperial California and a low of 18 degrees in Lewistown Montana for the 24 hour period ending at 4 am. United Press International notes the temperatures and precipitation data for the continental states.
Clark County School Board approves a policy revision to provide meals for needy students as part of the National School Lunch program. They authorize an out-of-district consultant Dr. Damel Broussard to hold a seminar on Ghetto Culture and its effect on the school age child. Two district administrators are appointed: Claude G. Perkins as Director of Equal Educational Opportunities and Clark R. Javot as audio-visual specialist.
Americans spent more than 56 billion dollars on health last year, 6 billion above 1967 and double 1960. This year's total is expected to exceed 62 billion dollars.
A UPI poll shows 40 senators oppose Clem ent F Haynsworth Jr's nomination to the Supreme Court with 34 in favor and 26 undecided. The vote is two weeks away as new opponents emerge, including Claiborne Pell and Howard Cannon. The ABA plans an inquiry into Haynsworth financial affairs over stock in a Maryland insurance firm.
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