Nevada as Barometer of Nation in 1968 Election
Hank Greenspun argues Nevada's electoral votes predict national outcome, noting Nevada's voting history for presidents since 1912 and predicting Nixon carried by about 20,000 votes. He criticizes pollsters and acknowledges mixed feelings about candidates while urging readers to consider Nevada's influence. He cites past margins and references Nixon's potential to triumph if Agnew stays quiet before Election Day.
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Circus Circus Opens In Las Vegas With Family Style Concept
Las Vegas guests, including up to 10 000 visitors, witnessed the debut of Circus Circus a new casino concept. Jay Sarno described a three level setup with a kiddy room for children a teen area with prize games and an adult gaming pit. He dismissed worries about circus acts unsettling serious gamblers noting the business model aims to attract a broad crowd.
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Lee Tracy Dies At 70 After Liver Cancer Battle
Hollywood actor Lee Tracy age 70 died at St. John's Hospital Santa Monica after liver cancer. The Broadway and film star known for Front Page and more than 50 movies underwent recent surgery and had been readmitted Wednesday. He leaves widow Helen Wyse after 30 years of marriage.
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Surging Douglass Leads Sahara Invitational At Paradise Valley
Dale Douglass shot 68 at Paradise Valley Country Club for a 36 hole total of 135 seven under par and a two stroke edge over Jack Nicklaus Kermit Zarley and Ron Cerrudo in the $100 000 Sahara Invitational Golf Tournament. Nicklaus posted 70 and complained of poor putting while remaining two back of the leader.
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Kermit Zarley
Ron Cerrudo
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Rene Germanier
Hurricane Gladys Strikes Gulf Coast With 100 MPH Winds
Hurricane Gladys hits Florida gulf coast inland river counties with 100 mile per hour winds and an eight foot flood tide. more than 2000 coastal residents flee homes as authorities issue warnings and mobilize aid.
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U S Hanoi Deny Peace Talk Gains
Paris reports from AFP say a North Vietnamese source denies new U S Hanoi proposals to end Vietnam talks deadlock. Washington and Hanoi reportedly did not exchange fresh offers on a total bombing halt despite persistent press speculation.
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Plane Crash Kills Seven In Cleveland Suburb
A private Beech King crashed and exploded on a West Side street in Cleveland killing seven aboard. The craft, owned and piloted by Christopher Cordaro, was en route from Linden New Jersey to South Bend Indiana with Cordaro, his wife and children, his son's girlfriend and her parents aboard. The crash occurred near Midvale Avenue just north of Cleveland Hopkins Airport, authorities said the plane appeared to dive straight down possibly to avoid homes.
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North Las Vegas Flags Fly For General Eisenhower
North Las Vegas displayed more than 300 American flags in a citywide tribute to former President Dwight Eisenhower who recuperates from heart attacks at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Mayor Will Taylor sent a telegram praising the general and wishing him a speedy return home.
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