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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
1
A survey of 24 people in Casino Center and on the Strip shows most expect the United States to win the space race before Ivan's flag. They praise NASA's program, with a few critics citing cost or poverty programs. several foresee a moon landing within weeks.
A letter discusses age and capability of surgeons, debating whether a 69-year-old doctor can perform brain surgery. The writer cites medical society experience and hospital letters while contrasting profession dexterity with aging. A hospital bulletin hints at an informer in the midst.
Las Vegas teen Janie Greenspun filed a federal suit to strike down Nevada’s 21 year voter age limit. She seeks to register for the general election, claiming constitutional rights were violated. Defendants include the State of Nevada secretary of state and Clark County registrar.
Apollo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham splashed down in the Western Atlantic after an 11 day 4.5 million mile mission. Officials called the flight a perfect mission and planned for a potential Apollo 8 around the moon in December. The crew reported clear ears and minimal health issues aside from minor wrist cuts and a cold while recovery teams praised the craft's condition after reentry. They were to travel to Cape Kennedy then Norfolk Naval Base aboard the USS Essex.
Billionaire Howard Hughes reportedly offers to buy the Landmark Tower Hotel for about $17 million per the Wall Street Journal. George Rodin would not confirm the report. The 31 story, never opened hotel and casino has faced ongoing financial trouble and bankruptcy proceedings.
Rev. Robert Daniel Niklibore free of tax filings for 1963 and 1965 admitted two counts in Los Angeles court. The 37 year old priest, president and financial director of Boys Town of the Desert in Banning, lives in Palm Springs. Sentencing set for Nov. 18 with maximum penalties a year in prison and or a $10,000 fine per count.
Weather remains fair with gentle winds. Today's high near 80 and low around 50, following yesterday's 81/47. Noontime humidity at 16 percent, sunrise 6:55 and sunset 5:55.
Former California Governor Pat Brown predicts Humphrey will defeat Nixon and Truman recovery steadies. He cites Harris poll gains, Nevada support, and McClatchy endorsements boosting Humphrey in Northern California. Brown warns California could swing to Humphrey if trends hold.
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