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Re no Evening Gaz WEATHER Reno-Tahoe: Fair with some afternoon cloudiness through Friday, and gusty afternoon winds. Sierra: Fair through Friday with a chance of light showers on Friday. Weather table NEVADA ROAD TOLL 1968: 141 A Newspaper for the Home Information and enjoyment for every member of the family on rage 24. Last year to date: 120 NINETY-THIRD YEAR, No. 125 Enured Reno Pott Published Weekdays by Rene Niwt- RENO, NEVADA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1968 PHONE (702) 323-3161 10 CENTS Office Second Matter papers, Inc.

401 Ant fed Street rr-r? 4S c8 Li1 1 4 i 'tV- 7r 1 a RfiSiy in Candidates Activs frornvrYd With a big smile, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey waved he would support Humphrey in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. In the spotlight, Sen. Eugene McCarthy spoke to a capacity of Nixon and Agnew "without a vice presidential running, crowd of 14,000 persons at a rally in Kiel Auditorium Wed- mate." nesday. McCarthy said ho could beat the Republican ticket (DPI Telephotoe) gooaDye as tie lett Harlem following a visit Wednesday.

Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, left, a Republican, said Under Fire by McCarthy Supporters 3' 'erriocrafic h.ei JS i 4 vi i.i" a football star Frank Ryan, and basketball star Alvin Hayes. The committee met for two days in Washington D.C. this spring, Rose said, "to decide what to do." Rose thinks Humphrey will get the party nomination on the first ballot and contends the vice president has 18 of 22 votes from the Nevada Las Vegas, for his support of Humphrey. Griswold said, "I have no objection to Mr. Rose expressing his personal views.

He's entitled to that. I wouldn't quarrel with him so long as he lets people know in which capacity he's speaking." He said he thinks Rose should have revealed he has By PATRICIA SULLIVAN Gazette-Journal Carson City Bureau Nevada Democratic Chairman Robert Rose has been the co-chairman of a national steering committee of "Young Citizens for Humphrey" since April, it was learned today. Rose said he did not want his position revealed until af ter the National Democratic Convention, which begins Aug. 26, because as state chairman he has to "deal with (Sen. Eugene) McCarthy people as well as vice president (Hubert) Humphrey backers.

Rose has been criticized by Nevadans for Humphrey chairmen Chan Griswold of Reno and Ralph Denton of Griswold says McCarthy is the best candidate because ha represents a repudiation of the Johnson Administration's Vietnam policies, which will ba the biggest issue in tha campaign. "McCarthy had the courage to bring the war issue to the people in the primary elec- tions," Griswold said. been a member of the Humphrey committee because "He's not made it known and at the same time he's been analyzing the candidates and issues as state chairman." Rose said on the committee with him is Clarence Mitchell, Maryland state senator, the youngest state senator in the nation; singer Nancy Sinatra, Griswold contends Humphrey doesn't have 18 votes. "We know for a fact he can't count on 18 votes." He contends McCarthy has picked up delegate, strength we're not counting votes because people are inclined to shift and change their minds." Humphrey is the best can- didate In Rose's estimation because he can "unite the party. He has the greatest drawing appeal in the south and from the conservative elements of the Democratic party." "The vice president represents everything the party stands for.

Most particularly, he's a doer. he has supported this country's most progressive legislation." Vietnam Bombing Will Continue Until Troops Are Safe Clifford Johnson Remains Neutral On Politics: Humphrey 90 Guns, Diamonds Are Stolen were in charge of making ar Johnson is not managing this convention." rangements for the convention The Vice President empha "The President has something More than 90 rifles, pistols sized he felt that the convention else to do but decide who gets above the demilitarized zone so U.S. and allied forces in that area would not be jeopardized. "I think that reason still holds," the defense chief told a news conference. Clifford said he felt that without some agreement with the North Vietnamese, the current hotel rooms," Humphrey said.

and shotguns and several diamond rings and stickpins were stolen Wednesday night from the planners were giving equal treatment to all the candidates, with a slight edge for Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy. WASHINGTON (AP) Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford said today the United States will not cut back the bombing of North Vietnam until the administration can work out some arrangement with the North Vietnamese which would protect American servicemen near enemy territory.

Clifford said the bombing restriction authorized by Presi NEW YORK (AP) Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey today denied the White House was managing the affairs of the Democratic National Convention. He said President Johnson was remaining neutral and that he'd like to see a little neutrality in favor of his candidacy. DIFFICULT "The President's neutrality is a neutrality, may I say, that at times is a little difficult even for home of a Fernley pipefitter, fighting in South Vietnam is North Vietnam's response to President Johnson's bombing cutback. The United States has repeatedly called on North Vietnam to cut back its own warlike activity as a means of further de-escalating the war.

Clifford said U.S. intelligence information indicates the lull in fighting is merely a prelude to a third North Vietnamese offensive in South Vietnam. If it is not, Clifford said, all the North Vietnamese have ta do is "get the word to us." But he also cautioned: "I am not sure that at this point we can dignify the present circumstances by suggesting that it constitutes a marked departure from the enemy's activ ities in the past." Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey had indicated earlier there is argument within the administration over the significance of the lull, and the possibility it may signal a North police said. This convention is giving Tony Albanese of Fremont bombing limitation is a rea what I call very equal treat Hughes Drops Plans to Buy Sixth Casino Road said he returned from a trip to Reno and found the doors to his home forced open and some of his pistols on the ground ment with a slight edge to my friend, Mr.

McCarthy," he said with a smile. "For example, while I was able to get 110 sonable and logical approach." At the same time, Clifford said the United States still awaits a "clear signal" from Hanoi that the recent lull in dent Johnson March 31 allowed me. After all, I do have to carry for strikes against the enemy outside where burglars had evidently dropped them. rooms, he got 128. Now I de some of the burden of presenting the administration's case mand equal treatment.

I need 18 Vietnamese willingness to de-es more rooms." and I'd kind of like a little extra calate. Humphrey said that the Dem LAS VEGAS (AP) Billionaire Howard Hughes called off "We are trying to really find help," Humphrey said. Asked if he would like the ocratic Chairman John M. Bailey and John B. Criswell, the today plans to buy his sixth out what is going on," Humphrey said on the NBC "Today' show.

Air Strikes Increase After Tropical Storm President to be a little more neutral in Humphrey's favor, party's treasurer and the coa Las Vegas hotel-casino while the vention's executive director Despite the expected new justice department was consid the Vice President replied: "That would be fine. I mean, Albanese said his weapon collection was valued at around $5,000 and included rare frontier guns, many dating back to 1879. He said the diamond jewelry included eight rings and several stickpins. Their value hasn't been determined, he said. Lyon County Sheriff George Allen said the Reno Police Department Identification Bureau is aiding in the investigation.

Albanese said he has been collecting the firearms for 13 years. They included a set of ering whether the purchase yes. I mean you've asked an honest question and I give you would constitute a monopoly. round of attacks, Clifford said the United States will hold to the currently authorized ceiling on the number of U.S. troops in Vietnam, which is 549,500.

declined South Vietnamese feel ers for a resumption of full dip- SAIGON (AP) U.S. Vietnam today for the bombers attacked North Viet-1 second time this week to attack The 62-year-old industrialist an honest answer." San Francisco Gun Ordinance Effective Soon SAN FRANCISCO (AP) lomatic relations between Paris had bought four hotels by last In a news conference after ap and Saigon. He disclosed that an addition pearing on the NBC "Today March his VA years in Las Vegas. Then he announced plans Vietnamese sources said their Show," Humphrey was asked to comment on reports that John government would like to raise al 5,000 American troops have gone to South Vietnam in the past week, raising the total in to buy the Silver Slipper and its Paris consulate back to em son was managing arrange bassy level so as to be better the country to 543,000. 5 The big gun hunt is on.

Police acting under a new law expect to locate 400,000 enough to arm more than half the people of San ments for the convention, which convenes officially Aug. 26. prepared if the talks are en larged to include a South Viet Humphrey replied: THE TRUTH Francisco. An ordinance takes effect Frt namese delegation. The sources said the French government reacted to unofficial approaches troop concentrations, artillery and antiaircraft sites.

Two flights of the eight-jet Stratofor-tresses, with at least three bombers in each wave, struck from just above the demilitarized zone to 5'2 miles inside North Vietnam. The B52s have concentrated recently on trying to blunt the expected third Viet Cong offensive against Saigon and other South Vietnamese cities. In maneuvering connected with the peace talks in Paris, qualified sources said today the French government has firmly nam's southern panhandle with renewed fury Wednesday after a day in which tropical storm Rose prevented American aircraft carriers from launching a single mission. With the three 7th Fleet carriers in the Tonkin Gulf back in action, American pilots flew 105 missions against supply lines in North Vietnam, more than triple the 31 missions flown Tuesday by land-based planes. That had been the lowest number in more than two years.

America's biggest bombers, the Air Force B52s, roared over day requiring the registration of "Well, if I had evidence to prove that was true, I wouldn't counter it. After all, I would like to win. But, the truth is that Mr. by declaring that as host to the Nevada Centennial pistols and a set of rare matched derringers. He said watches and other jewelry might be missing.

Most of the modern pistols were semi-automatic weapons from World War II. Many of the rifles were the lever-action frontier types. Albanese said he does not think any ammunition was taken. He said he moved to Fernley three years ago from Reno. The Stardust.

State officials gave Hughes the go-ahead, but the justice department announced June 28 that it would study "any antitrust implications" over the Stardust purchase. In a joint statement the owners of the hotel and Hughes spokesmen said, "The Stardust Hotel and Hughes Tool Co. have terminated any existing plans for the purchase of the hotel." It was not announced why the purchase was cancelled. all pistols, rifles and shotguns INDEX 2 Sections 32 Pages SECTION ONE Ann Landers 14 Crossword Puzzle 4 Editorials 4 Sylvia Porter 8 before Oct. 1.

peace talks it must avoid disturbing the diplomatic status Good News quo in any way that might af feet the negotiations. South Vietnam's military jun- The Doctor 10 ta reduced diplomatic relations Win at Bridge 11 Wftman't 11.1C SOME PATIENT CHARGES REDUCED BY WASHOE MEDICAL with France in June 1965, Criticism at RENOvation Meeting Mapes: Imagination Lacking in Plans SECTION TWO Amusements 25 Classified Ads 27-31 Comics 26 Deaths 2f Earl Wilson 25 Local, Regional News 17 Markets 27 Sports 20-23 Television Log 25 Weather Table ..24 RENO EVENING GAZETTI A Speidel Newspaper. Member of Associated Pres. cnncTRiPTlON RATES: Home delivery by carrier talesman, AO cents week; These reductions are possible "because of our continual surveillance of costs, and our relating of costs to charges," Ogren said. "As a non-profit organization, all we want to do is break even." The reductions are also possible, Ogren explained, in spite of the hospital taking over 100 per cent of its own debt service, which is payment on outstanding bonds.

81 PER CENT The hospital, prior to July 1, paid 81 per cent and Washoe County paid the remaining 19. "We took over the entire debt service because government programs have eliminated much county use of the hospital, and also because of increased use of the facilities by private patients," Ogren Jsaid. Reversing a national trend, Washoe Medical Center in Reno is reducing its charges to patients in some areas, administrator Carroll Ogren said today. Two categories of obstetrics patients will benefit, as the flat rate of $50 daily is reduced to $38 for a three-bed ward and $44 for a semi-private room. Private rooms in obstetrics will remain at $50.

Nursery charges for newborns are also being reduced from $25 to $20 a day. BLOOD COST Other reductions throughout the hospital include blood from $25 a pint to "our absolute cost" of $23; piped oxygen outlets from $20 daily to and tents and croup-ettes (small tents for children) from $10 to $7.50. All reductions become effective today. by mOTor route ena tamer wtm, wi-side Reno, S3 a month; by mail In the State of Nevada and Modoc. Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, inyo, mpinm, mono em Nevada counties ana in ke ianu i.

r.nwnia. la a vtari by mail to all criticized for not offering enough," said Mapes. Sharp said he thinks the two approaches are sufficient at this point but that more alternative suggestions will develop. "I think the planners have intentionally avoided getting too far out in the sky, and additional plans could tend to confuse and scatter comment," Sharp said. Trustees agreed to hold a special meeting for property owners around Sept.

5 and a public meeting about Sept. 10. "I'm still not sold that this fellow has given us all the al- (Turn to Page 2, Col. 1) Mapes said property owners should be given an opportunity to discuss tentative plans before public hearings because property owners would be most affected by any changes. Mapes said his first impression is that the tentative plans will be controversial and are limited in alternatives.

Trustee Ed Parsons, an architect, and Sharp emphasized that Blayney's plans are not final and that Blayney is open to suggestions for revisions. "The imagination is coming," Parsons said. "The public should have a right to criticize these plans but ws should, be careful not to be Reno hotelman Charles Mapes was critical today of preliminary and tentative downtown development plans, saying they lack imagination and do not offer enough alternatives. "There is not enough variety of ideas. There is not enough imagination shown by the planners," he told "Project: RENOvation" trustees this morning.

Mapes' comments were made during a discussion of when to hold public meetings for scrutiny of proposals. RENOvation, Inc. is a private corporation working toward downtown development. It has hired the San Francisco ning firm of Livingston and Blayney to draw a $230,000 downtown development plan. Several weeks ago John Blayney, partner in that firm, revealed two proposals for downtown development, one revolving around lowering the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, the other without that approach.

At this morning's meeting, RENOvation trustee Milton Sharp suggested holding a public meeting, conducted by the Regional Planning Commission to get response and criticism of tentative plans. Sharp is chairman of the Regional Planning I domestic points outside the above areas, tH a year. Address F. Bok MO, Reno. Nevada, 19604.

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