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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
1
Antonio Morelli highlights Good Friday event to bolster Las Vegas cultural life. The author recalls Temple Beth Sholom lectures on early Christianity and Paul, praising ecumenical spirit, 85 churches, strong church attendance, and Las Vegas as a hub of faith and community activity.
UPI reports the Johnson administration nears a decision on widening the air war against North Vietnam by striking oil facilities in the Hanoi Haiphong area and possibly Quang Yen refineries. Military chiefs favor broadening the conflict and expect assent if peace talks stall.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky agrees to pull Loyal Marines from Da Nang and set up a Saigon conference to plan elections and a new constitution. Rioters protest in Saigon for the third straight day as Buddhist leaders boycott, pagoda closed, and paratroopers clash with crowds amid calls for Ky resignation and U.S. evacuations.
Three executives from Parvin-Dohrman Corp of Los Angeles sought Nevada Gaming Commission approval to take over Fremont Hotel and its casino. They plan a $300000 investment for 58 tables and 741 slots and will lease the casino back after purchasing the hotel for 16 to 18 million dollars. Existing licenses held by Parvin and Goldman members at other casinos influence the deal.
A rapid gasoline price war begins in Las Vegas with independent stations cutting prices and major brands following. Terrible Herbst drops to 27.9 cents per gallon, Shell and Flying A dealers around 30.9 cents, while Hancock dealers report moves from their main offices or independent choices. Stations watch closely as they consider joining the price cuts to stay competitive.
Las Vegas meter maid Alice Dambro 35 received a citation for unsafe parking after her three wheel scooter bumped a car on Sixth Street south of Carson while preparing an overtime citation. Her gearshift slipped and the incident caused no serious damage to either vehicle.
The 12th announced nuclear test this year was conducted underground yesterday at the Nevada Test Site by the Atomic Energy Commission. The test was of low yield, or less than 20 kilotons. A kiloton equals 1,000 tons of TNT.
Las Vegans plan individual Good Friday services and four inter church events to mark the crucifixion. Catholic Episcopal and Orthodox churches join in a combined liturgical presentation at the Convention Center led by Bishop Robert J. Dwyer starting at 1 p.m. The program features seven meditations and choral singing The Last Words with narration by Danny Thomas and a 200 voice choir, with Michael Rodney as Christ and Antonio Morelli as music director.
The Latter-Day Saints Church named James Alfred Cullimore of Oklahoma City as an assistant to the Council of the Twelve during its 136th General Conference in Salt Lake City. Cullimore, a furniture firm owner and BYU and NYU graduate, has led the Oklahoma Stake and Central British Mission and serves on the priesthood welfare committee. The conference runs three days and ends this weekend with Easter Sunday.
Yellow Cab Co and Teamsters Local 881 failed to resume negotiations due to other union commitments but planned to meet at 2 p.m. Officials said no commitment to sign exists, while the union cites an agreement reneged by Yellow. Gov Grant Sawyer had just ordered arbitration in the Checker Cab dispute.
Las Vegas city commissioners approved a third postponement on whether to rezone Ed Fountain’s Washington Tonopah home for a service station. Neighbors oppose commercializing their residential area and vow continued resistance despite delays. Mayor Gragson and planner Franklin Bills discussed a cul de sac plan shown to few residents.
Variable high clouds but mostly sunny with a predicted high of 88 and a low of 50. Yesterday reached 85 with a 45 low. Noontime humidity at 8 percent. Sunrise at 5 19 and sunset at 6 07.
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