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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

2

Egypt Seeks Quiet Settlement Amid Military Tensions

Egypt signals willingness for negotiated peace while maintaining armed force as main hope for regaining territories. Al Ahram quotes President Nasser urging political and military action together, and rejects concessions. Israel tightens east bank defenses as Dayan’s portfolio shifts to a ministerial committee under Esko.

United Press International Egypt Middle East Israel al Ahram Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Arab Socialist Union ASU Nasser Suez Canal Jerusalem East Bank Mohammed Fawzi

Time Expires To Prosecute Two Escapees

Dist. Judge Frank Gregory dismissed escape and kidnapping charges against Ralph Gonzales and Emery Prentice for a 1967 prison farm escape. The Ormsby County DA failed to file the information on time. The duo took hostages Dixie Randall and later occupied a Gottschall home near the farm before police captured Prentice.

Carson City UPI Frank Gregory Gregory Ormsby Court Ralph Gonzales Clark County Emery Prentice Elko Dixie Randall Randall Pacifica

Murder case testimony tests wife immunity in capital case

Victoria Sagmoen testified in a Las Vegas Justice Court hearing for Charles Sagmoen accused of killing his two year old daughter Ilya Lyn Stin. The case raises whether a wife can be compelled to testify against her husband in a capital case as witnesses described bruising and a skull fracture.

Justice Court Victoria Sagmoen Charles P. Sagmoen Philadelphia St Ilya Lyn Stinson Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Sagmoen Las Vegas Ross Sharar Clark County James Clark

Public Auction Looms for 1968 Chrysler Vehicle in Las Vegas

Nevada sheriff Ralph Lamb will auction a 1968 Chrysler 2 door hardtop at Wayne's Auto Body Shop 1730 South Main Las Vegas on September 27 1968 at 10 00 a m. The sale follows a court order in case A 33120 filed by Quincy E Fortier and Continental National American Group against Patricia Hoppe O Hara Heard and Harry Boyd Heard Jr. The judgment totals 2098 59 plus 45 80 costs and 500 00 attorney fees.

Eighth Judicial District Court State of Nevada County of Clark Quincy E. Fortier Continental National American Group Patricia Hoppe O'Hara Harry Boyd Heard Harry Boyd Heard, Jr Chrysler Dr. Hardtop Wayne's Auto Body Shop South Main Las Vegas Ralph Lamb Singleton DE Lanoy Jemison & Reid First National Bank Ay Nevada

Observatory eyes Zond-5 as potential new lunar program

Jodrell Bank Director Prof Bernard Lovell said the Soviet Zond-5 may inaugurate a new lunar series. The automatic space station, launched Sunday from a large satellite, is in Earth orbit and being tracked by the observatory. Exact course and mission will be clarified as it nears the Moon.

Jodrell Bank England UPI Bernard Lovell Jodrell Bank Space Observatory Jedrell Bank Outer Space

Debre urges restraint and cooperation after Soviet actions

Paris France Foreign Minister Michel Debre urged nations not to retaliate against Soviet Russia for the Czechoslovakian crackdown. He said cooperation remains essential and the great commission, formed by France and Moscow after 1966, will continue its work.

Paris UPI Michel Debre Russia Czechoslovakia Debre France Moscow Charles de Gaulle

Funeral services set for Louis Roth creator of the California Look

Hollywood reports funeral services today for Louis Roth 85 founder of Louis Roth & Co Los Angeles born in Warsaw Poland who died last Sunday after a three year illness. In Los Angeles Carroll Baker 37 won temporary custody of her two children from ex husband director Jack Garfein 36 in a bitter dispute settled to joint custody of Blanche Joy 11 and Herschel David 10. The couple separated since July 1 1967.

Hollywood UPI Louis Roth California Louis Roth & Co Los Angeles Roth, Wo Warsaw Poland Carroll Baker Esleatinee Jack Garfein Miss Baker Garfe Blanche Joy Herschel David

Washington primary eyed as low turnout favored by incumbents

In Olympia turnout appears below average as two Black candidates vie for state offices. With Senator Warren Magnuson and Governor Dan Evans facing weak opposition, attention centers on the Democratic gubernatorial race and the Republican lieutenant governor nomination.

Olympia Wash UPI Washington Warren G. Magnuson Dan Evans GOP

Apollo 7 rehearsal runs seven hours past schedule

Apollo 7 with Saturn 1B completed a key countdown test at Cape Kennedy but ran seven hours late due to ground equipment issues and a final minutes breakdown in computer communications. The delay would have postponed a real launch and pushed the simulated timing past the 4 p.m. deadline for the October flight.

Cape Kennedy Aps

Crackdown on Illegal LV Dumping Plans Grows

Mayor's Beautification Committee meets at City Hall to outline a police crackdown on unauthorized dumping in Las Vegas. Mrs. Bartlett says Municipal Court will prosecute dumping charges. proposal to be presented to the city commission. A monthly curb pickup plan is discussed along with redevelopment updates.

City Hall Robert Bartlett City Commission Bartlett

Muzzled Czech Newspapers Defy Moscow Pressures

Prague reports say two major Communist papers defend Ota Sik and press for room to criticize. Slovak Pravda cites freedom limits while economists back Sik’s reform path, disputing Tass claims of unemployment and foreign monopoly risks. Sik remains abroad after resignation as deputy premier.

Prague UPI Soviet Union Ota Sik Communist Party Moscow Oldrich Cernik Czechoslovakia Rude Pravo Sik Kremlin Belgrade Pravda

Navy States Release For 600 Reservists

Navy to release 600 reservists called up after the Pueblo seizure by November 1. Air Force mobilization of 14,200 personnel to be ended as soon as possible while 7,000 have already served in Vietnam or Korea. Navy plans to place the 600 Navy airmen back to inactive status and civilian life by Nov. 1 with rest of action completed. Air Force reserves cited ongoing operational commitments and will end mobilization as orders permit.

Washington UPI Defense Department Navy Air Force Pueblo Johnson Navy Air Reserve North Korea South Vietnam South Korea United States

Maddox Backs Wallace in Presidential Clash

Georgia Governor Lester Maddox announced in Atlanta that he will actively support George Wallace for president and suggested Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as Wallace’s running mate. Maddox praised Daley over his handling of protesters at the Democratic National Convention and said he may not bolt the Democratic Party, noting he has never been part of it. He said he would campaign in many places for Wallace.

Atlanta UPI Lester Maddox Georgia George Wallace Chicago Richard Daley Maddox Daley Wallace Democratic Party National Democratic Party National Party

Vegan Draws Fine For Tax Evasion

Wendall P. D. Tingley, 50, casino manager, pleaded no contest to tax evasion. He was fined 2500 dollars and given a three year probation for allegedly evading 233,768 dollars in taxes. Co-defendant Norbert Jansen, 50, faces sentencing September 23 on a personal tax evasion count. Jansen was president and GM of the New Pioneer Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles UPI Las Vegas New Pioneer Hotel and Casino Tingley

One Dies In Canada Derailment

A Canadian National passenger train derailed near Oakville Ontario killing one woman and injuring seven others. The 82 passengers were traveling from Sarnia to Toronto when six cars and the engine left the tracks at 9 a.m. The deceased is identified as Mrs. George Cavanaugh of London Ontario.

Oakville, Ont UPI Canadian National Railways Here Sarnia Ont Toronto Canadian National George Cavanaugh London

Local TV reviews praise Prudential drama Certain Honorable Men

Writers commend Rod Serling crafted tale of a congressman tainted by bribes and predict an Emmy for Van Heflin. Cast includes Pat Hingle and Peter Fonda with strong performances. Prudential promises more similar programs. Smog in Las Vegas Valley likened to major cities. pilot Brant notes poor air quality. Nevada Southern football draws crowd as general admission passers enjoy better views from higher seats. Randy McElhone heckles for bleacher space.

Woman laments lost waistline in fashion revival

Column quotes Joan Riley presenting a witty lament on the return of the waistline in fashion. The piece notes the long absence of defined waists and the lingering challenge of finding one in modern styles. Ruthed provides the playful tag.

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