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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
1
U S authorities disclosed a missing C47 Skytrain on a classified mission over North Vietnam since July 29 with all eight crewmen aboard. The loss follows two days of U S B52 bombing plus numerous air raids and an Air Force plane downed over the North amid ICC border supervision.
Reports describe U S and North Vietnamese actions in the DMZ and South Vietnam with records of 1 548 U S air strikes in a week and a rising number of missing C47 and other unmarked transports suspected of operations in North Vietnam. Observers note disappearances may involve commandos or supplies.
Federal attorneys must answer a $3.9 million suit by Edward Levinson and the Fremont Hotel alleging wiretapping and trespass. Judge Mowbray ordered no further delay and required affidavits, with FBI agents available. Levinson claims violations of Nevada and federal law and privacy rights. Ion Novelty Co. denies conspiracy.
United Air Lines machinists led by IAM President Roy Siemiller rejected a 3 to 1 vote across two thirds of the union. They argued the package lacked a cost of living clause and sufficient fringe benefit gains despite a 5 percent raise to 4.08 dollars an hour. The vote sustains a 24 day strike and invites congressional action.
Moscow officially confirms sending military advisers to North Viet Nam Col. Vladimir Naumov and Col. Nikita Karatzupa were sent to Hanoi to train border guards The West had suspected Soviet trainers were aiding Viet Nam in dispatches and instruction
The Harris survey reports most Americans favor drafting young men while about half oppose the current deferment system for some college students. It notes Johnson's commission spurred a national inquiry and reveals support for a universal public service program, though college deferrals remain the most controversial aspect.
About 25 percent believe college admission procedures are unfair due to special treatment and 20 percent think all students should be deferred automatically. Yet the public supports the draft by better than five to one, with similar views across those with relatives in the armed forces.
In Plentywood Montana a courtroom confrontation left the mayor and a defendant shot. Witnesses describe the mayor crawling across the floor as the gunfire erupted and authorities responded.
A Harris survey shows strong support for universal service for 18 to 26 year olds favoring two-year military or public service stints, while a large majority rejects a proposed lottery plan. In a separate incident, a court shooting fatally wounds Mayor Ludwig Tande and a judge as oilworker Duane Falk opens fire after a domestic dispute.
Moscow reports say the Soviet Communist Central Committee met secretly to set guidelines for the newly elected Supreme Soviet. Observers in London suggested the meeting addressed Premier Kosygin possibly resigning as he faces illness and pressure from hard-liners.
Variable cloudiness with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Gusty winds in shower areas. Today's high around 100, low 70. Sunrise 5 47, sunset 7 46. Yesterday's high 98, low 72. Noon relative humidity at 42 percent.
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