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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1965
Page
2
A Las Vegas reader defends the city’s friendliness amid debate about courtesy abroad. The writer notes mixed service but laments poor responses elsewhere, then pivots to satire about Mars images and local banking, praising Bank of Las Vegas branches for parking and safety while touting “The Best.”
The piece surveys geothermal steam use worldwide from Italy to the Soviet Union and California, noting Nevada's large yet underused steam deposits. It argues federal land leasing barriers slow development, outlines legislative efforts, and stresses that opening public lands could yield cheap power and mineral opportunities.
Contractors and union carpenters clash over a proposed five year pact while wage increases loom. Morris cites a $1.37 retroactive raise for LA carpenters since June, and talks may shift after three years. The package outlines hiring limits, outside worker restrictions, millwright rules and how to allocate raises.
Legal notice dated August 2 1965 with publication dates August 4 11 18 25 1968 listing official actions and required deadlines for a matter filed in this jurisdiction.
Belgrade sources report the conference aims to bring Viet Nam parties to the talks under the Shastri TItio plan. The United States rejects the plan which demands an immediate halt to North Viet Nam bombings.
Hollywood reports comedian Paul Ford completes the movie Never Too Late and heads back to Broadway to resume his stage musical Fun and Games.
Sheriff Lamb cites juvenile issues at the Pussycat while security officers insist strict ID checks prevent minors. A 19 year old used a broken expired license. hearings consider suspending the license as owners plan to sell to new operators.
U S Marines using flame throwers and bulldozers razed two hamlets near Da Nang in retaliation for sniper fire. Artillery completed the destruction as 29 Viet Cong guerrillas were killed and 175 Red suspects seized in a two day sweep southeast of Da Nang. A raid near Pleiku lifted a nine day siege as a U S jet was shot down with the pilot missing.
A Federal Grand Jury indicted Rocco Pranno a reputed member of Chicago's crime syndicate and Mayor Henry E Neri of suburban Northlake on charges ranging from extortion to income tax evasion Edward V Hanrahan US attorney and David Schippers OC unit announced the action.
Angry neighbors threw eggs and tomatoes at a pro test march near Mayor Richard J. Daley's Chicago home Tuesday night. At least one demonstrator and one policeman were struck by the projectiles.
Police in Orangeburg South Carolina detained five singing demonstrators who chanted during a protest against voter registration procedures at the county courthouse Tuesday night.
A bid by a water firm was rejected in favor of North Las Vegas. A preliminary sale agreement for 55 000 dollars has been reached, raising fears that Trailer Estates could annex to North Las Vegas after the purchase.
Three minor fires occupied fire crews Tuesday with limited damage. At 1537 Las Vegas Blvd North an office incurred minor damage at 6 20 p m. At 2800 E Stewart minor floor damage confined to an apartment at 6 25 p m. At 1121 Leonard damage was confined to an electric stove at 7 10 p m.
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