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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1965
Page
2
Readers complain about trash dumped into Lake Mead and along its shoreline. Debris hazards near marinas and water activities prompt calls to use bins and keep waterways clear. The letter also touches oil wealth myths and travel ad satire from the era.
The ongoing cab strike leaves drivers offering privately owned courtesy cars with tips only. About 35 Whit table Whittlesea Blue Cab Co. cars operate under a court order to provide a penalty shift. Union-backed drivers avoid being labeled strike breakers. No negotiations are scheduled with Checker or Union Cab, and a long standoff seems possible.
Austin police outline a double homicide investigation of two Texas Chi Omega sisters from Dallas. A medical examiner says Susan was strangled, possibly with a bra, with neck marks present. Shirley’s cause of death undetermined but suspected strangulation. Police note no single attacker is confirmed and suspect possible cross-location evidence such as field grass and vehicle samples. Investigators plan river-bottom searches while lab analysis aims to identify grass from the car.
Nudists jeered police as they vowed to stay. authorities warned of full legal action if behavior continued. Bulldozers razed a windbreak to block sunbathing sites while nudists donned khaki swimsuits to protest. Police pledge patrols through summer. the French sun-worshippers group condemned the act and urged members to seek official camps.
President Johnson rejected claims a back grounder by party rivals influenced his Viet Nam decision. Ford said Mansfield's remarks did not reference reserves and amplified that he and Laird briefed reporters on the White House talks. Mansfield declined comment on the confidential meeting.
U S bombers attacked Viet Cong positions near Saigon and Da Nang as part of a broader push to disrupt north–south supply lines. Major clashes occurred at Tan An Bridge and Go Cong while Marines faced mortar fire near Da Nang.
A Kansas City advertisement touts a new inconspicuous rupture support with no leg straps or springs. Readers are offered a free descriptive circular and a $3.50 special truss for trying it within 30 days, by writing to Physician's Appliance Company, 4530 Koch Bldg. 2906 Main, Kansas City Missouri.
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