Flaws in Electoral Process Highlighted Amid 1968 Deadlock Risks
The article argues that a House deadlock on a president could lead to a acting president via the 20th Amendment while a Senate could still appoint a vice president. It notes party dynamics, potential discipline for cross party votes, and the slim chance the House elects a president given Nixon's lead. It urges immediate electoral reform to close loopholes and ensure the will of the people is not thwarted.
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House
John McCormack
D-Mass
Richard Nixon
South
Nixon
Sen. Muskie
Gov
Agnew
Ex Marine Sergeant to Receive Two Valor Medals
Charles R. Dustin of Las Vegas will receive the Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor from Lt. Col. B. B. Dewitt at Lake Mead Base. The citations recount two April 1968 actions in which Dustin, then a weapons platoon commander, aided wounded Marines under heavy fire and helped clear Viet Cong from fox holes. The ceremony at 9 a.m. is open to the public. Dustin recently left the Marine Corps.
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University
Lake Mead Base
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Roger Dustin
E. Dustin Ave
Las Vegas
B. B. Dewitt
USMC
Marine Barracks
Lake Meal Base
Fifth Marine Regiment
Dustin
Rele
Vegas Briefs Roland Brown Dies From Desert Crash Injuries
Roland Brown of Beatty died yesterday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a desert traffic mishap near Las Vegas. He was ejected from a car driven by John Lewis Haretos 37 who was hospitalized in the same facility.
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Roland Brown
Beatty
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Las Vegas
Brown
John Lewis Haretos
Haretos
Swim Signup Today At Las Vegas YMCA
The Las Vegas YMCA offers fall swimming instruction for boys and girls ages 5 to 8 starting Saturday at 9 30 a.m. The eight week series costs 10 dollars. Experienced swimmers join the 9 30 a.m. class and beginners attend the 10 15 a.m. class. Register at the YMCA.
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Las Vegas Y.M.C.A
YGOP to Meet Second 1968-69 Exec Board
The Nevada Young Republicans hold the second meeting of the 1968 1969 executive board at 3 p m today at Clark County Republican Headquarters 1437 East Charleston Blvd Agenda includes reports from state officers and club chairs
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Nevada
Young Republican Executive Board
Clark County
Republican Headquarters
East Charleston Blvd
Sequences Tie Inmates Escape and Las Vegas Wedding Shock
Ward said Gal fled with two stolen cars from Las Vegas and Ogden Utah on the same flight. A second escapee was recaptured soon after the jail break. Sally Field and Steven Craig wed in a low key Las Vegas ceremony at the Bay Wedding Chapel with Field’s first marriage to her Los Angeles partner.
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Gal
Las Vegas
Ogden
Utah
Here
Sally Field
Steven Craig
Los Angeles
Marrie
Init ‘Bay
Miss Field
Air Taxi Route Sought From Tonopah to Scotty's Castle
Richard Blakemore of Tonopah seeks state permission to operate an air taxi service from M Far Airport to Tonopah Scotty's Castle and Furnace. He applied for the air taxi permit with the Public Service Commission.
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Scotty's Castle
Furnace
Mustang Air Keathy
Blakemore
Public Service Commission
Second Jail Escapee Caught in Wyoming
U S Atty Joseph Ward announced that Rudolph Gal 39 escaped Clark County jail was captured in Cheyenne Wyoming. He had escaped Saturday and was held on car theft charges at the time of arrest Thursday night.
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Joseph Ward
Clark County
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rudolph Gal
Henderson Man Retires from Nevada Highway Department
Henderson native A A Howard, assistant District Two engineer, retires after 33 years with the Nevada Highway Department. He will be replaced by Wilford E Robison of Henderson. For five years Howard aided District Engineer Michael Colletti in supervising maintenance in Western Nevada.
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UPI
A. A. Howard
District Two
Nevada Highway Department
Howard
Reno
Wilford E. Robison
Henderson
Michael Colletti
Nevada
Schirra Hints At End Of Space Flying After Apollo 7
Veteran astronaut Walter Schirra said he will likely retire from space after the Apollo 7 mission slated for October 11 through a 11 day flight. He emphasized remaining in the program to help achieve a moon landing, while noting some minor but resolvable issues with the spacecraft.
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UPS
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Cunningham
Apollo
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Edward White
Roger Chaffee
Cape Kennedy
Army Guards National University in Mexico City Clash
About 10,000 Army troops with armored cars blocked National University to prevent entry by students amid clashes with police. More than 1,000 students arrested. one student seriously injured by a gunshot as police battled crowds near the Olympic facilities.
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UPI
National University
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Olympic Village
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Olympic
Insurgentes Avenue
University City
Seek Ballot Spot Lottery Promoters Sue In High Court
Nevada Sweepstakes Inc filed suit in the Nevada State Supreme Court seeking an order to place a private lottery question on the November ballot. The firm contends it gathered over 18 000 signatures and requests an early hearing. The suit argues Secretary Koontz acted arbitrarily in refusing to place the issue on the ballot.
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UPI
Nevada Sweepstakes Inc
State Supreme Court
John Koontz
Reno
Charles Springer
Nevada
Silver State Sweep- Stakes Ltd
Nevada Taxpayers Association
Nevada Supreme Court
Timber wolf extinct in Iowa says Conservation Commission
The timber wolf is now extinct in Iowa according to the State Conservation Commission. Reports of wolves were typically coyotes misidentified as the species.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Monday Rite For Son Of Labor Boss
Funeral service for Richard Fred Michael Thomas set for 2 p.m. Monday at Palm Chapel as investigators probe a mysterious death. Thomas, 19, son of Las Vegas Teamsters official Dick Thomas, was found in a parked car after a week missing. no outward foul play suspected. He reportedly carried a large sum of money when last seen. cash was missing at discovery. Survived by five sisters and parents. interment at Palm Memorial Park. Donations to Easter Seal Treatment Center are requested in lieu of flowers.
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Palm Chapel
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Las Vegas Teamsters Union
Dick Thomas
Palm Memorial Park
F. Sunrise Ave
Las Vegas
Senators clash over Fortas Supreme Court ascent and Warren tenure
Senate foes led by Ervin challenge Chief Justice Warren's retirement linked to Fortas's confirmation. Mansfield urges decorum as debate begins with filibuster fears and cloture tactics. Hart defends Fortas against insult alleging dirty movie branding.
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Abe Fortas
Warren
Ervin
National Association of Manufacturers
Hot Springs
Fortas
Homer
Thornberry
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Fert
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