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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1968

Page

2

Nixon Campaign Targets Michigan Ballot Deadlock

Nixon toured Michigan urging Republicans to boost turnout and urging Wallace supporters not to vote third party He argued Michigan was dead even and cited a Detroit poll showing Humphrey ahead Nixon warned of inflation and unemployment under the Johnson Humphrey Great Society and urged voters to make their votes count

Battle Creek Mich UPI Richard M. Nixon Michigan George C. Wallace George Romney Nixon America Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Detroit News Humphrey Romney Wayne County Detroit Saginaw Washington CBS Johnson-Humphrey United States Great Society

Lane pleads innocent in casino burglary case

Richard T. Lane 36 formerly of Reno pleaded innocent in district court to burglary and attempted grand larceny for a Oct 14 casino restaurant break in He faces trial Nov 13 with bail cut to 25 000 Lane was arrested at Stockman’s Bar and Restaurant. ACA backs Rep Walter S Baring for re election citing constitutional voting record. Alumni gifts to University of Nevada rise 300 percent to over 20000 with goal of 50000 next year.

Fallon UPI Richard T Diamond Dick) Lane Reno Richard L. Waters Jr Lane Mike Evans Stockman’s Justice Court District Court Samuel Bull

Monastery Fire Strikes Ancient Mt Athos Complex

A fire driven by strong Aegean winds damaged the centuries old St Panteleimon monastery on Mt Athos in northern Greece. All 59 monks escaped safely as monks, soldiers, police and villagers battled the blaze by bucket brigades. The fire destroyed the hall of the Czars and the ceremonial hall though relics in the main church were reported safe.

Karyes Greece UPI Aegean Sea Anturies Mt. Athos Zeus Athos Peninsula Salonika St. Panteleimon

Nine Cuban Power members arrested in New York

Nine Cuban Power members, Cuban nationals, were arrested in New York and charged with a series of bombings in the area. A Manhattan DA spokesman said the group planned three phases ending with an invasion of Cuba. No fatalities. several minor injuries reported.

New York API Manhattan Cuba

City Approves Exclusive Towing Franchise Bid

City commissioners in a special meeting voted to bid the vehicle towing contract as current terms expire in November. Ewin Brothers Towing Service and Downtown Vegas Garage now hold the towing rights on an alternating monthly basis. A second action awarded Tab Construction Co. a 12302 dollar contract to relocate water lines for a freeway off ramp near Squires Park.

Ewin Brothers Towing Service Downtown Vegas Commission Tab Construction Co Las Vegas Squires Park Casino Center Boulevard

Controversial speaker criticized for war views at event

The speaker drew ire for denying wartime unity and praising isolationist and fascist-linked groups. Critics argue his stance distorts history, attacks American institutions, and undermines education while attendees faced high costs and disruption during Business and Education Day.

Humphrey predicts Nixon defeat at the Alamo rally

Hubert Humphrey addressed about 4,000 people at the Alamo in San Antonio. He accused Nixon of cheap politics with Agnew and said the Republican candidate is on the road to defeat as he targets California for fundraising and party unity efforts.

San Antonio, Tex UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Alamo Richard Nixon Nixon Spiro T. Agnew California San Antonio Humphrey the Alamo Davy Crockett

Senior Citizen Project Okayed in Henderson

Henderson council tentatively approved a 99 year land lease for a 3000 unit senior citizen project by Nawakwa Keys Inc. Ground breaking eyed for Nov 21 near the golf course. Pollard outlined unit plans starting with 626 in year one and 600 yearly thereafter.

Henderson Clifford C. Pollard Nawakwa Keys, Inc Council Ohio Los Angeles Pollard

Onassis Honeymoon Dip At Skorpios Lagoon

Aristotle and Jacqueline Onassis stepped ashore from the Christina on Skorpios to swim in a cypress sheltered lagoon. Mrs Onassis wore a yellow one piece and white cap while her husband wore khaki shorts. They later returned to the yacht amid unclear plans for a further honeymoon trip.

Mdrion Greece UPI Aristotle Jacqueline Onassis Onassis Christina Skorpios

Latin Growth Surges in 1860s Global Population

United Nations figures show world population rose 1.9 percent annually in the 1860s while Latin America grew 2.9 percent annually. South Asia and Africa followed closely with 2.5 percent and 2.3 percent gains respectively.

United Nations N. Y

Still No Break In Talks To Free USS Pueblo

U S and North Korean negotiators held the 24th meeting on the USS Pueblo case with no progress reported. State Department spokesman Robert J. McCloskey said there had been no breakthrough but more meetings were expected and that future updates might not reveal progress.

Washington UPI U. S State Department Robert J. McCloskey

Australians perform first heart transplant

Sydney reports Australia's first heart transplant successfully performed at St. Vincent's Hospital. It marks the 63rd known heart transplant. No further details were released.

Sydney API Australia St. Vincent's Hospital

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