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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1968

Page

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Israeli Jordanian border clash sparks regional air war flare

United Press International reports heavy shelling around Beisan Irbid and other Jordanian towns as Israeli and Jordanian forces exchange long range artillery. Al-Fatah claims responsibility amid warnings of intensified strikes. ceasefire line near the Allenby Bridge witnesses a 78 minute barrage with no reported Jordanian casualties.

United Press International Jordan Beisan Al-Fatah Amman Israel Golan Heights Syria Irbid Jordan River Middle East Jerusalem Radio Israel King Hussein Allenby Bridge Dead Sea

Lyndon Johnson and Vietnam War Endgame Urges Resignation

In a sharply critical stance, the writer accuses President Johnson of preventing peace in Vietnam with obstinacy and misguided tactics. The piece argues only a change in leadership, possibly Nixon or Humphrey, can bring ceasefire, urging resignation within four months to reveal sincere peace efforts. It references Ho Chi Minh, Dean Rusk, and the White House power dynamics.

Johnson Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Lyndon Johnson Ing Dean Rusk U. S North Vietnam White House Richard Nixon Hubert Humphrey

Dean cites physician shortage amid rising medical education costs

Dr John Rose of George Town University School of Medicine warns of a U S physician shortage not from applicant decline but from soaring education costs as private and federal grants fall. He calls for expanding public and private medical schools to bolster supply and training capacity.

Georgetown University School of Medicine U. S John Rose

Nixon's No Shoo-In Says Poll Expert

A 1,866 voter Sindlinger poll across 48 states finds 23.1 percent undecided. Third party Wallace supporters add uncertainty about the election outcome, comparing Nixon’s status to Dewey in 1948.

New York UPI Richard M. Nixon Thomas E. Dewey Sindlinger George C. Wallace Nixon Dewey Harry S. Truman Truman Wallace

U S Plans 12000 GIs to Europe for Allied Maneuvers

Washington UPI reports the Pentagon considering sending about 12 000 combat troops and airmen to Europe early next year for allied maneuvers as part of NATO deterrence against Soviet pressure in Eastern Europe. Initial figures of 20000 to 40000 referred to Americans involved, with two brigades and four squadrons, totaling about 12000 men, likely to participate.

U.S Europe Washington UPI United States Pentagon Defense Clark M. Clifford North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Soviet Union

Weather Summary With Sunny skies and warm day

Clear and sunny weather with gentle winds. Today's high 90 and low 60. Yesterday's high 86 and low 55. Noontime humidity at 11 percent. Sunrise at 6 25 and sunset at 6 44.

Recount Confirms Franklin Narrowly Wins County Post

G. L. (Bud) Franklin Henderson city councilman is the Democratic primary winner for county commissioner from cities outside Las Vegas. A recount requested by rival Dr. James B. French Boulder City councilman upheld the certification, showing Franklin with 1,563 votes to 1,558 for French.

G. L Bud) Franklin Henderson Las Vegas James B. French Boulder Franklin French

Unruly Cab Driver Couture Sparks Airport Standoff

At McCarran Airport, taxi driver Jimmy DelGiudice faced Deputy objections to his tuxedo and floppy beach hat, triggering a wildcat taxi strike until he agreed to dress more conventionally. Union rep Leo Henrikson helped mediate as deputies secured the county pass.

Las Vegas McCarran International Spiro Ted) Agnew Maryland Paul Laxalt Nevada GOP Richard Nixon Ted Vesely John Adams John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church Agnew Nixon Miami Beach Clark County Committee Sheriff's Department Jimmy DelGiudice McCarran Jimmy Sheriff’s Department Leo Henrikson

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