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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1969

Page

4

Cease Fire In Viet Near Reality With Troops Out By 70

Senate leaders voiced optimism on Vietnam bringing a de facto cease-fire as President Nixon prepares a national address. Senator Mansfield praised protective reaction and predicted almost all U S ground troops would be withdrawn within a year, while Senator Aiken echoed a similar withdrawal timeline. The Foreign Relations Committee postponed hearings on antiwar measures until after the November 3 speech. Senator Hughes warned no real policy change had occurred and Nixon was merely appeasing criticism with limited tactical moves.

Washington U.S Vietnam White House Mansfield Nixon Aiken Prac United Press International Senate Foreign Relations Committee J. William Fulbright Harold Hughes Iowa Chicago

Goldwater Defends Nixon Against Vietnam Doves

Sen. Barry Goldwater rebutted critics of President Nixon, arguing no dove would rush disengagement faster than Nixon. He denounced the war Moratorium as a street spectacle and defended commitments to U S forces in Vietnam during a speech for the Old Crows symposium on electronic warfare.

Washington UPI Barry M Goldwater Vietnam Nixon Goldwater The Association of Old Crows

Arabs Score Success In Sinai Forays

Egyptian military spokesmen report commandos crossed the canal near the Bitter Lakes and attacked an Israeli position. one Egyptian soldier was killed and several wounded. The force returned to the West Bank after destroying a ammo dump and installations. MENA and Al Ahram report clashes with Lebanese guerrillas and Al Fatah raids against Israel continue, raising fears of reprisals.

Bitter Lakes East Bank Gulf of Suez Suez City Lebanon Middle East New Agency MENA Cairo al Fatah al Ahram Majdal Beni Selim Israel

Kerkorian Aprises MGM President Post In 1960s Era Move

James Aubrey, ex Columbia Broadcasting System executive and CBS television head, was named president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He replaces Louis Polk as MGM chief. George Killion was named chairman, taking over from Edgar Bronfman of Seagram and Sons. Kerkorian, controlling 37 percent of MGM stock, backed Aubrey’s selection.

New York UPI James Aubre Columbia Broadcasting System Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Louis Polk George Killion Edgar Bronfman Joseph F. Seagram and Sons Distillers Aubrey CBS Television Network Kirk Kerkorian MGM

Old Lawsuit Against Lamb Reopens Here

Blanche Shawcross wheeled in on a stretcher tells a seven man five woman jury that sheriff deputies attached and then misplaced her Nevada Tax Cooperative records during a 1963 suit against Sheriff Ralph Lamb. The case, linked to Las Vegas Network Inc. and Fireman's Fund, led to a 50 000 verdict later appealed. Lamb denied the return of items and testified none were recovered.

Blanche Shawcross Ralph Lamb Sheriff's Deputies Miss Shawcross Nevada Tax Cooperative Las Vegas Network Inc Sheriff's Office Morton Ga Jane California Martin Stern Supreme Court Lamb Sgt. Weiss Mary Leavitt Shawcross

Sinatra blasts New Jersey inquiry as publicity stunt

Frank Sinatra denounces a New Jersey Commission of Investigation subpoena as a publicity seeking move and vows to resist appearing. He says he knows nothing of organized crime in the state and questions the legality of the subpoena issued in Trenton. He warns against turning his testimony into a three ring circus.

Hollywood UPI Frank Sinatra New Jersey Garden State Sinatra Trenton N.J Cosa Nostra Commission

McGarry Elected New Chairman of Democratic Group

Former Clark County Central Committee chairman Dr. Robert Morrison said resignations would not harm party unity after McGarry was elected chairman unanimously. The liberal wing is led by Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman and others. many officials attended but spoke little as new executive board members will be chosen at the next meeting.

Clark County Central Committee Robert Morrison Morrison Eileen Brookman Flora Dungan Norman Ty Hilbrecht Marvin Sedway Marianne Danielle Jim Bilbray, Jr James Santini James Ryan Hank Thornley John Mendoza Central Committee

Father of Mia Farrow’s Baby Silent Acknowledged

Andre Previn has acknowledged fathering Mia Farrow’s unborn child but has not asked for a divorce from his estranged wife Dory Previn. Dory states she never stands in his way and that his refusal to divorce stems from continued love, with the Previns married since 1959.

Hollywood UPI Andre Previn Mia Farrow Previns Miss Farrow Frank Sinatra Dory Previn Previn Andre

Laurie shatters coast as Gulf storms threaten ships

The coastal region braced for high winds and heavy rain from Laurie as a 500 foot tanker under tow in the Gulf of Mexico faced engine trouble and a Coast Guard response. A hurricane watch extended 750 miles from Texas to Florida while Louisiana orders urged residents to seek safer ground. The Red Cross reported 3153 shelter occupants across four parishes, some displaced by Camille years earlier.

Gulf of Mexico Tampa Coast Guard Galveston Tex Apalachico Fla Simpson Florida Texas Louisiana Laurie Camille Mississippi River Mississippi Gulf Coast The Red Cross

Sunrise Manor Group To Keep Boycott Going

Sunrise Manor Protective Association votes to continue opposition to North Las Vegas annexation. County spokesmen and opponents argue over county vs city jurisdiction as the boycott of North Las Vegas merchants persists despite weak merchant support. New Sunrise Manor town board officers are named and funds exceeding $400 are reported to sustain the campaign.

Sunrise Manor Protective Association North Las Vegas Dave Branch Sunrise Manor Town Board Charles Lear Darrel Dryer Aggie Roberts Tom Anderson Russell Munson Ted Collier Jean Turnbaugh

Teenager Held In Gun Death Of Stepfather

A 17 year old stepdaughter is held at Juvenile Hall on an open murder charge after she fired a revolver at her stepfather John Pimental 40 at their home on Florrie Avenue early yesterday. Police say she claimed self defense and a meeting with the district attorney will determine if she is certified as an adult.

John Pimental Florrie Ave

Daisy Decor Sparks Woman's Club Event Amid Book Review

Two insurance jokers wager on the Ser ies with Seagrams and Cutty Sark as bets. Da*y themed decor marks the meeting where the book Rosie Is My Relative is reviewed. The Dino Martin TV show is rated restricted and questions arise about Riviera access.

Baltimore Mets Cutty Sark Huch Rosie Dino Martin The Riviera

Medicare Premiums To Go Up

The Nixon Administration told Congress it will raise the monthly Medicare health insurance charge from 4 to somewhat over 5 dollars effective July 1, affecting about 19 million beneficiaries. Social Security Administrator Robert Ball said a final amount isn’t set, but the increase is needed to keep pace with rising medical costs. Ball noted the change will be reviewed by the HEW secretary before January 1 and could impact doctors’ fees reimbursement and drug cost policy under study.

Washington UPI Nixon Congress Robert Ball Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Ball House Ways and Means Jacob Gilbert D-N.y Gilbert Nixon Administration

Hearing today for suspect in old slaying

James Alan Sexton, 23, Reno, faces a July 21 1966 murder charge in the slaying of James Gordon, East Las Vegas figure known as the unofficial mayor. The arraignment was postponed to allow him to hire his own attorney as investigators pursue new leads in the Sapphire Bar killing.

Justice Court Reno Las Vegas James Alan Sexton James Gordon Gordon Sapphire Nellis Boulevard Sexton Clark County Sheriff's Deputies

North Las Vegas Man Killed In Rollover Crash

Willis Samuel Lee, 22, of 2524 E. Stanley Ave., died at the scene after his 1957 car rolled over several times on U.S. 91 at the Interstate 15 junction. NHP said he lost control at high speed and the accident occurred about 6 a.m.

Las Vegas U.S. 91 Willis Samuel Lee E. Stanley Ave Nevada Highway Patrol Lee

Huge 3 Day Protest On War Planned

Lens criticizes the Nixon Administration saying concessions are aimed at pacifying public opinion as two groups announce a coordinated three day protest. They met four hours into Tuesday to ensure unified action against Vietnam.

Nixon Vietnam

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