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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1968

Page

2

New York City Teachers Wage Near-Weekend Strike Standstill

Union president Albert Shanker warned the NYC teachers strike likely won’t end by next week as 1.12 million students stay home. The UFT faces a judge over a temporary injunction while tensions rise after a rooftop Molotov attack on police guarding Ocean Hill-Brownsville.

New York City New York UPI Albert Shanker New York Cy Shanker City Board of Education Brooklyn Ocean Hill Brownsville James E. Allen Jr Manhattan Supreme Court United Federation of Teachers UFT Srike Francis J. Bloustein Ernest Fleischman Fleishman

Wells Cargo low bidder for West Charleston rebuild

Wells Cargo submitted the lowest bid among seventeen for the West Charleston widening project from Up land to Highland Drive, estimated at 1 293 000, with Wells Cargo at 1 137 472. Final award pending bid review.

Wells Cargo West Charleston Boulevard West Charleston Upland Highland Drive

Baring Seeks to Exclude Road Funds From Cuts

U.S. Rep. Walter Baring condemned a 6 billion dollar spending reduction and said Congress did not intend to freeze highway construction. He introduced a bill to stop the Administration's use of Highway Trust Fund monies and end the pattern of selective funding.

Congress U. S Walter Baring Baring Highway Trust Fund United States

Columbia U Peace Vowed By Leader

Columbia University acting president Andrew W. Cordier told about 300 students at a rally there would be no repression on campus. He spoke as SDS protesters and Students for a Restructured University clashed over facilities, while fall registration for 17,500 students proceeded peacefully.

NEW York UPI Andrew W. Cordier Columbia University Columbia Cordier Students For A Democratic Society SDS

Western Greyhound Lines seeks five percent fare hike approval

Western Greyhound Lines petitioned the Nevada Public Service Commission for permission to raise passenger rates by five percent. The filing notes anticipated revenue needs and public impact assessments, with the commission expected to set a hearing date pending review.

Nevada Greyhound PSC Western Greyhound Lines Nevada Public Service Commission

Libya plans university on Benghazi outskirts

Libya announces a plan to build a new university on a 1 000 acre site on the edge of Benghazi overlooking the Mediterranean. The project signals a major investment in higher education capacity in eastern Libya and targets expansion of public university facilities amid regional development goals.

Jane Johnny University of Nevada Reno Gary Peltier College of Education Peltier Benghazi Libya Mediterranean

Soviet Bear Flies Close to HMS Eagle in NATO Exercise

Soviet four engine Bear reconnaissance aircraft buzzed the British carrier HMS Eagle during Operation Silver Tower off Keflavik Iceland. U S and allied ships numbered over 200 as NATO maneuvers intensified Russian air activity. U S Navy jets intercept Soviet bombers while P-38 Orion patrols monitor ships and subs in the area.

Keflavik Iceland UPI U.S

House OKs 1.6 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Amid Debate

The House approved a 1.6 billion dollar foreign aid appropriation the smallest since the program began and just over half the amount requested by President Johnson. A companion 1.9 billion dollar authorization for military economic and technical aid for the current year also passed.

Washington UPI House Johnson

Britain Cuts Bank Rate to Seven Percent

Britain yesterday cut its bank rate by one percent to seven percent. The move aims to lower credit costs for business and personal loans, boosting business and exports while reflecting growing confidence in the pound after a $2 billion, 10 year credit from major central banks.

London UPD Britain

Thant urges a strong third force for global peace

UN Secretary General Thant urged creating a vigorous third force between the United States and the Soviet Union. He warned that events including the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia heighten the cold war and called for halting U.S. bombing in North Vietnam as a first step toward peace. He cited risks to Europe the Middle East Nigeria and global balance of power.

United Nations UPI Thant Czechoslovakia United States Soviet Union Dag Hammarskjold Memorial Fund North Vietnam Vietnam Centre Europe Middle East Nigeria Ussr

Israel drafts: service ages and ongoing duty terms

The article states Israelis serve in the army from age 18 to 21 with few conscientious objectors exempt. Afterward men perform 30 to 80 days of active duty annually until middle age, reflecting a long term military obligation.

Tel Aviv

A call for vision and unity in political leadership

The speaker criticizes simplistic solutions from past and present rulers, urging a global alliance of people with understanding to promote peace. They condemn the current White House leadership, demand resignation, and propose Hubert Humphrey then Richard Nixon as successors, stressing the need for hope and justice.

White House Hubert Richard Nixon

Long Weekend In Texas For Johnson

President Johnson flew to Texas for a long weekend at his ranch. He landed at Randolph Field near San Antonio at 4 22 p m and traveled by Jetstar to the LBJ Ranch. Lady Bird Johnson was expected to join him later during the weekend.

San Antonio Tex UPIJD Johnson Texas Randolph Air Force Base Lbj Ranch Jetstar White House Lady Bird Johnson

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