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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

2

Sahara Classic in Las Vegas Faces TV Gap Amid Hughes Sale

Las Vegas hosts the Sahara Classic golf event as Billy Casper leads toward the 16th green on a sunny day. The Sports Network drops national coverage to Olympic clashes, raising doubts about future telecasts while Howard Hughes’ acquisition of the Rives network promises broader future exposure for Las Vegas sports.

Las Vegas Billy Casper Mexico City Ak Ri Alo Iogg Hughes Tes Agal Rives Hughes Paradise Valley Jack Nicklaus Howard Hughes The Sports Network

Truth Squad Presses Fike Over Voting Age Stance

Senator Alan Bible leads Clark County truth squad demanding Lt. Gov. Ed Fike explain the gap between his Nevada Legislature voting record and his current support for lowering the voting age to 18. Mayor William Taylor and attorney Herb Jones call it an election year flip flop and urge full disclosure to students.

Alan Bible Truth Squad Ed Fike Nevada Las Vegas William Taylor Herb Jones Clark County Fike Taylor Daily Press

Rhode Island Governor's Daughter Dies After Riding Accident

Tribbie Chafee, 14, daughter of Gov John H. Chafee, died in Providence after three days in a coma from cervical pressure on the brain. She sustained a facial kick at a riding show and was kept alive with a heart stimulator and respirator at Rhode Island Hospital.

Providence, R. 1 UPI Tribbie Chafee Rhode Island John H. Chafee Rhode Island Hospital

Former Kingston Trio manager arrested in Marin narcotics raid

Federal and state agents raided the Marin County home of Frank N. Werber uncovering more than 500000 dollars worth of marijuana and other drugs. Werber, 39, a businessman with interests in a land firm recording studio a Sausalito restaurant and a San Francisco theater was taken into custody with five companions.

San Francisco UPI Kingston Trio Marin County Frank N. Werber Werber

County administrator seeks three million dollar budget increase

Clark County Administrator Dave Henry will present to the Board of County Commissioners a report titled The Thirteen-Year Explosion arguing for a near 3 million dollar boost to fund next fiscal year. He cites a 3.3 million deficit and reduced carry forward funds as core reasons and notes city salary petitions could worsen county finances.

Clark County Dave Henry Board of County Commissioners Henry Governor’s Committee On Taxation Carson City Donald M. Dawson Dawson Las Vegas Sheriff's Department

Gibson to Speak at Las Vegas Kiwanis Luncheon

State Sen. James I. Gibson will address the Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas at noon in the Hotel Thunderbird luncheon. Gibson, chair of the Southern Nevada Citizens Committee for Question No 2, outlines a constitutional amendment to raise the state bonded indebtedness limit for university and agency construction.

James I. Gibson Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Gipson Southern Nevada Citizen Committee Hotel Thunderbird

Sahara road safety meeting to craft state program

Nevada Governor's Conference on Highway Safety will convene tomorrow at the Sahara Hotel Convention Hall for a one day session. Gov Paul Laxalt notes a 29 percent rise in traffic injuries and an increase in highway deaths from 130 to 155 in the first eight months of the year.

Nevada Sahara Hotel Convention Hall Meet Paul Laxalt

LeMay Arrives in Saigon for Fact-Finding Tour

Gen Curtis E. LeMay Wallace running mate arrives in Saigon for a fact finding tour. U S Vietnam Commander Gen Creighton W Abrams and embassy officials greet him.

City to award 1.143 million road contract today

City commissioners will vote at 1 30 pm in City Hall on a 1.143 million highway contract for West Charleston Boulevard reconstruction from Highland Drive to Upland Boulevard. They will also consider a resolution to unite Carson City and Ormsby County governments into a single unit, to appear as Proposition Three on the November 5 ballot.

West Charleston Boulevard City Hall Council Highland Drive Upland Boulevard Carson City Ormsby

Liu Shao-chi Stripped of All Posts in Cultural Revolution

Tokyo reports Liu Shao-chi the Chinese president and key reformist has lost all government and party posts as Mao Zedong’s Red Guards consolidate power. The Red Flag editorial broadcast by Radio Peking confirms Liu’s downfall amid sweeping turmoil and arrests.

Mao Red Guards Liu Tokyo UPI Liu Shao-chi Communist Party Mao Tse-tung Peking Party People Communist China Communist China Red Flag Radio

Paradise Valley Democratic Club Dance Scheduled for Saturday

A dance honoring candidates sponsored by the Paradise Valley Democratic Club will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Bonanza Hotel on the Strip at Flamingo Road, replacing a Friday event.

Paradise Valley Democratic Club Bonanza Strip Flamingo Road

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