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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1969

Page

4

Labor Secretary Predicts Wave Of Strikes Next Year

Labor Secretary George P. Shultz told the Business Council in Hot Springs that a nationwide wave of strikes is likely next year as labor seeks higher wages and management stiffens its stance. He urged parties to negotiate while offering mediation but warned a strike may be part of the process.

Hot Springs UPS George P. Shultz Shultz Business Council Council Fred Fred J. Borch General Electric Co Borch

Death of heart patient blamed on rejection

Paris reports hospital sources blamed an overwhelming rejection crisis for the death of 58 year old Dominican priest Rev. Jean Marie Boulogne, the world’s longest surviving heart transplant recipient. He died within an hour of a rejection episode at Broussais Hospital.

Paris UPI Jean-Marie Boulogne Broussais Hospital Charles Damien Philip Blaiberg Capetown South Africa Blaberg Father Boulogne Louis B. Russell Jr Indianapolis Ind Charles Dubost Mexico Mediterranean

Svetlana Stalin paints life in America on VOA broadcast

Svetlana Alli luyeva, daughter of Josef Stalin, described America as easy free gay and full of bright colors in her first Soviet broadcast via Voice of America. She praised life in the United States after defecting in 1967 during a trip to India and discussed her new book Only One Year. U.S. officials sought to inform Soviet listeners while the Kremlin resumed jamming after Czechoslovakia’s 1968 invasion, raising reception uncertainties.

Washington UPI Svetlana Alliluyeva Soviet Union America Svetlana Josef Stalin United States India Moscow Voice of America U.S Kremlin Czechoslovakia

Eight Bombings Hit Athens in Bold Anti Regime Bid

Eight bombs exploded across central Athens injuring at least six people including a 55 year old retired general. A right wing group named Greek Democratic Front claimed responsibility describing the attacks as a rehearsal for October 28. Traffic was disrupted as streets filled with vehicles.

Greece Italy Ioannis Chrisycos Officers Club Central Constitutional Square National Bank of Greece

Burglaries Net Nearly $1 500, Las Vegas Police Say

Four burglaries yesterday yielded about $1,500 in cash and goods. Thieves hit two adjoining apartments early, stealing clothing, a TV, radio, and tools from vehicles and trucks. The break ins occurred at Perkins, Figures, Harwood, and Henderson residences and lots, with several items valued at hundreds of dollars.

Las Vegas Holland Dwain Perkins Perkin John Henry Edward Harwood Willoughby St Harwood Thomas Edward Henderson Bonneville St Fremont St Henderson

Soft drink industry to suspend cyclamate use after HEW ban

The Soft Drink Association said it will immediately halt production of low calorie beverages containing cyclamates after HEW Secretary Robert Finch announced a government ban. Industry officials warned substitutes may not be ready before the Jan 1 deadline, while noting no cancer evidence yet linked to cyclamates.

Washington UPI Robert H. Finch Department of Health, Education and Welfare Finch Tom Baker The Soft Drink Association Baker

Navy puts large fleet on emergency readiness test

The U S Navy moved substantial portions of its fleet to emergency alert as part of a readiness exercise. Ships were pulled from Mayport Florida and Rotterdam Netherlands amid heightened precaution, though officials insisted no international crisis was involved and declined further comment.

Washington UPI U. S. Navy U. S Pentagon Mayport Naval Base Jacksonville Fla Rotterdam

Feared violence cited in Nov 15 Washington protest plotting

Senator Thurmond and Senator Eastland cite a confidential report claiming some discussions at a planning session urged violence despite the event being billed peaceful. The Navy tested secret contingencies with Atlantic fleet involvement as Yorktown speeds to sea on emergency orders. The carrier’s Rotterdam visit ended abruptly with crew left ashore in Europe.

Strom Thurmond R-S.c James O. Eastland D-Miss Subcommittee Washington Yorktown Rotterdam Hague Amsterdam

Space Welders Back Safe, Russ Launch Another Ship

The Soviet Union landed Soyuz 8 with cosmonauts Shatalov and Yeliseyev after a mission featuring group flying and remote controlled space welding. Cosmos 303 and two other satellites were launched, with the week marking six launches.

Moscow Aps Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov Alexei Yeliseyev Karagadna Soviet Central Asia

Vegan Faces Attempted Murder Rap

A 50 year old Las Vegas man Gilbert Granado was booked after allegedly shooting Victor Pete Alvarez 28 at a Strip Hotel over a dispute about a common law wife. Alvarez was struck in the right forearm by a .38 caliber slug. Granado later turned himself in and said he fired to scare Alvarez. deputies found no weapon.

Las Vegas Gilbert Granado Casino Center Blvd Victor Pete Alvarez Las Vegas Blvd Alvarez Grande Grando

State Launches Investigation Into Parvin Mission

Diehl and Johnson say investigation underway with hearings planned if warranted. They refrain from prejudging defendants and promise prompt action if necessary. Johnson notes federal cooperation confirms belief that joint venture control over corporate licensees will remain successful.

Diehl Johnson

Vegas Youth Rescued After Four Hour Mountain Ordeal

A Nevada youth was rescued after a four hour ordeal on a rugged mountain. Private Chambers carried the boy down the slope after reaching him at 6 15 p m. The youth injured a leg and could not walk. Hundreds of spectators gathered as sheriff’s rescue units searched the area.

Brennenan Chambers

Nearing Victory Cutbacks in U.S. Armed Forces Pace

Washington reports a planned troop reduction of about 500000 by June 1971, bringing total strength to 2900000 with a possible drop to 2500000 later. Defense planners expect civilian savings of 10000 to 25000 per withdrawn soldier, aiming to shrink the defense budget from 77 billion to around 65 billion or less while maintaining a residual Vietnam force. Of 509000 troops still in Vietnam, just over 300000 serve in combat roles.

Washington UPS U.S Defense Department Army Navy Air Force Vietnam Defense Secretary

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