Nixon Returns To California In Campaign Swing
Republican Richard Nixon, welcomed in San Francisco and Santa Clara, pledged to speak for the forgotten American amid inflation and protest while touring California on the first day of his home-state campaign. Senator Everett Dirksen disclosed six months of police guards over death threats including incidents near Chicago and Illinois campaigns.
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Everett M. Dirksen
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Race and Vietnam top voters' concerns in Sindlinger poll
UPI reports 1800 adults polled Aug 30 to Sept 2 found Vietnam War cited as the No 1 issue by 49.3 percent, with 26.5 percent naming racial riots and civil rights. Inflation and taxes drew tiny top-issue shares, while women favored Vietnam more than men and Nixon Humphrey Wallace camps showed different issue emphases.
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Richard M. Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
George Wallace
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Vietnam
Petition seeks private lottery in Nevada with $75 million yearly gross
About 20 000 signatures are filed to place a private lottery proposal before voters. Proponent Brown predicts a 75 million dollar annual gross and a third to the state, with ticket price at 3 dollars. He cites New York and New Hampshire as references and argues lotteries belong in private hands. Opponents include Gov Laxalt Attorney General Dickerson and the Gaming Policy Board. The effort hinges on a 1969 legislative and voter approval to amend the constitution which currently bans all lotteries.
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Australian Pilots Confounded on F111 Vietnam Missions
Sonnett observed that the decision on F111 combat missions in Vietnam rests with the Australian government and may not be announced in advance. Nellis test pilots kept flying the F111 despite a grounding order, with the base uniquely training pilots for the aircraft. Sennett praised the F111’s outstanding record as superior to other aircraft. Col. Carmel E. Shook commanded the 474th at Nellis.
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Henderson Man Awaits Word On Miss America
Arthur Terrill 88 of Henderson waits for Miss America pageant in Atlantic City where granddaughter Sharon Kay competes for California. Reports say Terrill and Miss New York receive extensive training as the live broadcast approaches. Terrill resides at 15 Water Street Henderson and Sharon Kay lives in Torrance California.
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Sharon Kay
California
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New York
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Calif
Typhoon Bess Halts Fighting and Damages Da Nang
Typhoon Bess brought 75 mph winds and heavy rains across Da Nang and northern South Vietnam. The storm shut Da Nang Air Base except for emergencies and limited missions from carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Perfume River rose to street level in Hue as refugees scavenged materials for shelter. Troops and locals reinforced tents and sandbagged buildings amid flooding and debris.
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Protests Rise as Air West Faces Civil Aviation Probe
Nevada Public Service Commission seeks investigation into Air West service deficiencies. Col. John W. Dregge of the CAB will visit San Francisco to discuss issues with airline officials. Officials indicate problems with dispatching equipment disrupted operations though some issues are fixed. Las Vegas remains cautious amid Hughes purchase rumors.
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Decision On Vegas Taxi Dispute Likely In Month
Public Service Commission weighs power to limit Las Vegas taxi cabs amid ongoing court challenges. Jack Sheehan, deputy attorney general for the PSC, says authority is implied to prevent economic disaster and protect the public interest in southern Nevada.
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Humphrey Says Tax Cut Promise Not Favored
Hubert Humphrey's adviser said he would not run on a tax cut promise and may seek to extend the 10 percent surtax. Nathan noted the next president must balance spending on housing health education and pollution control with any tax policy.
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Bigamy suit Targeting Investment Banker Spalding
Elizabeth Spalding sues in New York State Supreme Court claiming her husband Charles F. Spalding wed Mrs. Amy Ann McGinnis Sullivan in San Francisco last May while still married to her. She seeks custody of two sons and asserts a Nevada divorce decree is invalid. The case notes Kennedy as best man and references financial obligations and a 1964 separation.
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UPI
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San Francisco
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Elizabeth F. Spalding
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Kennedy
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St. Dominic’s
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Patricia Kennedy
Stephen Smith
Jean
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Navy
Vegan Booked On Suspicion Of Homicide
Gerald Farrell is jailed on suspicion of homicide after a shooting at a Las Vegas area apartment near Tonopah Highway and Vegas Drive. Officers reported that victim Mike Rojas was shot twice, one round hitting the chest while another was recovered from the floor. Farrell claimed Rojas forced entry and attacked Patricia Ray.
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Las Vegas
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Regular Demos In Mississippi Support Wallace
Mississippi regular Democrats who were denied seats at the national convention endorsed third party presidential candidate George Wallace. Gov. John Bell Williams backed the decision urging Mississippians to support Wallace in the election. State Party Chairman Leon Bramlett announced the outcome after a day long meeting planning the group’s future.
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