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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1966

Page

6

Europeans React To Luci Johnson Wedding Buzz

The article reports mixed European reactions to Luci Johnson's upcoming marriage to Patrick Nugent. It cites reactions from Paris, London, Madrid, Helsinki, and Berlin, noting comparisons to royal weddings and headlines highlighting the White House event amid Hiroshima anniversary and Congress restricting demonstrators.

London UPI Luci Johnson Pat Nugent Brigitte Bardot America

Rusk signals possible U S entry into DMZ amid talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk left open the possibility that U S troops could enter the DMZ between North and South Vietnam while stressing no policy to cross the 17th parallel. He backed ICC supervision of the zone as a condition to halt Communist use and bombing.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk U.S Demilitarized Zone Dmz Viet Nam United States 17Th Parallel Rusk Guam International Control Commission Canada India Poland ICC North Viet Nam Haiphong

Nevada AFL-CIO convention opens in Sands Grand Ballroom

Gov. Grant Sawyer welcomed 300 delegates as the Nevada AFL-CIO convened in the Sands Grand Ballroom. Clarence Heckethorne and Bruce Barnum spoke on labor issues while Daniel Flannigan urged unity. Delegates will vote on five vice presidencies and the secretaryship, with Lou Paley facing possible challenge from Dave McGinty.

Nevada Clarence Heckethorne Nevada Industrial Commission Bruce Barnum State Employment Security Department Daniel Flannigan Afl-Cio San Francisco State Labor Federation Dave McGinty Henderson Plumbers Union Aflcio Lou Paley

Bombers Press The War In Vietnam Contested Actions Reported

U S bombers strike in South Vietnam and Laos as pilots battle a 1 200 strong Communist force in the Central Highlands. Ground actions include heavy enemy losses in an operation named Paul Revere with 900+ killed, plus raids on the Mu Gia Pass and Haiphong area. North Vietnam raids and a flight near Qui Nhon yield further guerrilla casualties. In Allentown Dr Wertham links sniper incidents to a Chicago nursing massacre, calling murder contagious.

Gulf of Tonkin South Viet Nam U.S Loc Tan Saigon 1St Air Cavalry Division 25Th Infantry Division la Drang

Bartender Chief Not Worried About Teamsters Takeover

Warren Wilson of Las Vegas Bartenders Local 165 said he is unconcerned by reports the Las Vegas Teamsters would take over jurisdiction over his members. He noted the Teamsters arrival and said members gave him a standing ovation when questioned at a Monday meeting.

Warren Wilson Las Vegas Local 165

Gisele Mackenzie Seeks Divorce From Bandleader

Singer Gisele Mackenzie is granted a divorce decree after testifying she was beaten several times by her husband, bandleader Robert Shuttleworth, who drank and shouted in front of their children. She agrees to a $10,000 property settlement and transfers 10 percent of gross earnings for three years in exchange for his business advice.

Los Angeles UPI Gisele Mackenzie Robert Shuttleworth Superior Court Roger Alton Pfaff

White House defends Luci Johnson wedding invite

U S President's aides say Luci Johnson's wedding invitation went to Rep. Robert McClory of Illinois, while Democratic candidate Herbert Stern for Congress in the 12th District was not invited. Stern's aide complained that a Democrat was the lone political stake in the ceremony among 190 million Americans.

Washington UPI White House Luci Johnson Pat Nugent Illinois Herbert L Hub) Stern Congress Nugent Waukegan Robert McClory R.ill Luci Stern

Senate partial approval of jobless benefit standards

The Senate approved part of nationwide jobless benefit standards but rejected full committee plans. Democratic whip Russell B. Long adjourned the Senate until Monday as the first uniform standards failed.

Washington UPI Senate Russell B. Long

Taal volcano activity ends month of fear for residents

In Manila the deadly Taal volcano, which erupted last year and killed about 200 people, completed a month of steady unrest that unsettled thousands. In Brussels the World Jewish Congress saw anti Semitic graffiti but police attributed it to one individual. In Bern Switzerland announced plans to aid both South and North Viet Nam with relief operations.

Manila Brussels UPI Palais de Congress Europe Bern Switzerland

UT's Summer Texan Calls For Closure Of Tower Deck

The Summer Texan editorial urges closing the University of Texas tower observation deck after Charles Whitman's mass killings. It cites safety and psychological concerns noting prior crises and argues reopening only with strict precautions once memories fade.

Austin, Tex UPI University of Texas Texan Charles Whitman University Tower

Comic Death Cause Still Unknown

Los Angeles police report a hypodermic needle and a white crystalline substance found near comedian Lenny Bruce’s body suggest possible narcotics use. An autopsy was inconclusive and toxicology tests may take up to ten days to confirm the cause of death. Funeral services were private for Bruce, who was 40.

Los Angeles UPS Lenny Bruce Bruce Hollywood

House Keeps Open Housing Clause In Civil Rights Bill

The House upheld the open housing provision by 19 votes in a 198 to 179 non-record vote, but the measure could still be struck out during roll call next week. The compromise would ban discrimination based on race religion national origin or family size in about 40 percent of housing and new dwellings. Rep. Mathias led the compromise cutting coverage from 60 million to about 23 million units.

Washington UPS House Johnson Arch Moore R-V John W. McCormick Mathias Ford House Judiciary Committee

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