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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1969

Page

2

Draft Reformers Go To The People

Democratic reformers urged Americans to press Congress to amend the Selective Service Act. They seek to end most student deferments and overhaul draft rules, arguing inequities favor college students and calling for standardized local board classifications and possible abolition of the draft.

Washington UPI House Nixon Senate Armed Services Committee Armed Services and Rules Committees

Appeal Filed Over Off-Premises Sign Variance Request

On October 9 1969 EBRLI Inc and others filed an appeal against the Board of Zoning Adjustment decision approving Southwest Gas Corpora tion's variance to erect an off premises sign 20 by 60 feet totaling 1 200 square feet and a height of 80 feet at Las Vegas Boulevard South near St Louis Avenue in EDWINA MACOLE City Clerk notices published October 24 1969.

Ebrli, Inc Board of Zoning Adjustment Southwest Gas Corporafon Las Vegas Blvd St. Louis Avenue Board of Commissioners of City of Las Vegas Commission Stewart Avenue Nevada

Social Club Ad Shows Weekly Saturday Gathering

A Church-sponsored social club advertises weekly Saturday events at 8 PM. Located at 1420 East Harmon Avenue across from the University, the contact phone is 735 S401.

Harmon Ave University

Humphrey Begins Four Day Korean Visit

Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey arrived in Seoul from Tokyo to start a four day stay in South Korea. He was welcomed by about 100 Americans and Koreans at Kimpo Airport as UPI reported from Seoul.

Sokul UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Seoul Tokyo South Korea Kimpo International Airport

Three East Germans Escape to West Berlin by Swimming

Three East Germans aged 19 and 20 escaped to West Berlin by swimming to the southern part of West Berlin. Police said they were hospitalized for exposure.

Hospital room costs to reach nearly $100 per day in four years

The American Hospital Association projects hospital room charges rising from 67.59 to about 100 dollars daily within four years. President Dr. George W. Graham cites higher salaries, expanded services, inflation, and Medicare program administration costs as causes.

Washington

Drowsy Week Weather Graces Desert Forecast

The week offers hazy distances and dreamlike heat with no rain expected. Five-day outlook shows temperatures near 72 to 44 normal, highs around 82 yesterday and 75 today with light winds. Evenings cool to the refreshing fifties, promising pleasant days ahead.

New York UPI U.S Detroit Fresno Helena Kansas City Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New Orleans Oakland Oklahoma City

State Dept Welcomes Prisoner Information Through Any Channel

Washington UPI State Department said it would welcome information about prisoners held by North Vietnam through whatever channel even as Hanoi engages with American peace groups. Spokesman Robert J. McCloskey urged disclosure of prisoners mail rights Red Cross access and health-based releases, noting Paris reports of a North Vietnamese counterpoint to Kunstler.

Washington UPI State Department Hanoi U. S North Vietnam McCloskey Red Cross

Libya Seeks End of Wheelus Air Base Pact by 1970

Cairo reports Libya's revolutionary government notified the United States it will terminate the Wheelus air base agreement by December 24, 1970. Britain’s withdrawal from Al Adem base is also under consideration, with Britain’s agreement due 1972. Wheelus, Africa’s largest U.S. base, is set for evacuation per the note.

Cairo UPI Libya United States Wheelus Middle East Tripoli Britain al Adem Africa U.S Wheelus Base Dispatch

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