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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1966
Page
9
Las Vegas firemen hunt a small pre teen gang believed to have started several fires in a week, destroying a Rambler and prompting multiple brush and vacant lot fires. Inspector Hampton notes five vehicles were heavily damaged since July 25. The piece then shifts to city officials banning bare bosom shows and theatrical remarks about decency.
A reader notes a local resolution replacing bikini bottom wording with a vague pelvic clothing rule. The columnist jokes that some pool figures could face indecency arrests if shown on a stage, while defending the changes.
The piece recalls Alan Jarlson succeeding H Greenspun and reflects on their early reporting days. It mentions Pauline Van Dam a heroin user whose Las Vegas life ran like the serial Perils of Pauline, with danger tied to her drinking.
Ruthe Deskin pitches a sensational tale about Van Dam, a high risk club owner with a supposed gun license, and Pauline’s sudden shooting spree at Paul’s 95 Club. The reporters miss the story, later learning of the sheriff’s morning report.
TWA ticket agents at McCarran Airport keep working in coveralls as regular duties pause during the nationwide strike. Wage cuts begin with 20 percent last week and a further cut is planned if the strike endures. Other carriers report furloughs and improvised duties while administration tightens sales procedures and trains on tariffs and ticketing rules.
Las Vegas becomes a stepping stone to Europe as a nationwide airline strike shifts travel to western gateways. Despite disruptions on the East Coast, travelers use Los Angeles and San Francisco routes and polar flights to Europe with 12 000 people seeking Europe and Asia access. TWA offers interest free loans to stranded turistas and students abroad.
George H. Bud Albright, executive director of the Clark County Fair and Recreation Board, was elected chairman of the IAAM executive committee and vice president of District 7. IAAM announced the results at its 41st annual conference closing session held at the Stardust Hotel.
Earth bound hitchhiker DeVon Smith stopped in Las Vegas on the final leg of a month long interplanetary trip honoring space program support. He seeks mayor signatures to make presidents honorary citizens and plans to gift an album of certificates to Lyndon Johnson on his birthday.
County commissioners said they welcome questions about the Winterwood Golf Course deal but will not seek a grand jury investigation. Chair Bill Briare urged open inquiries while defending the board’s actions and cooperation with any legitimate requests.
VEgas briefs report low bidder Birdwell of Tulsa supplying well logging services at the Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Test Site with one or three year options. Nevada Educators Night at Northern Arizona University Flagstaff features Dr James Mason and Glenn Mackie with 300 educators attending. Army Pfc James S Luhrs, son of Dorothy Luhrs of Was Was assigned to the 173 Airborne Brigade in Viet Nam. Southwest Gas earnings up nine percent for nine months ending June 30, 1966. Las Vegas Gem Club met with eight members. a $350 rock inlaid table was won by Barbara Clark. Tonopah Days planned Sept 3-5. Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church runs Mon-Fri 9 am for ages 3-16. EG&G reports mid-year sales $30,279,000 and earnings $908,000 with per share 60 cents. Singletons plan Las Vegas chapter meeting Aug 10-11 at Sahara Hotel. membership criteria listed.
Pacific Southwest Airlines will fly 650 employees from San Diego to Las Vegas to attend Hello Dolly at the Riviera Hotel. The 727 fleet will shuttle porters, baggage handlers, pilots, and officials to the show with a buffet and entertainment planned. They return to California by dawn Sunday, with 160 more employees scheduled to fly out next weekend.
Dr. Robert Mortensen, a Las Vegas chiropractor and Democratic candidate for governor, has filed a federal suit seeking a declaratory judgment on whether Clark County and parts of Lincoln and Nye counties are really in Nevada. The suit argues the 1864 Enabling Act fixed the southern boundary at the 37th parallel, north of Clark County, with a potential territorial governor appointed by the President if Nevada ends north of Las Vegas. The filing says taxes paid to Nevada by individuals and businesses could be illegal if the border is north of the state’s present boundary.
Ralph Pearl’s TV show on Channel 8 at 4 38 P M features a Las Vegas cafe night with Red Buttons at Fremont Hotel drawing a warm crowd. Joi Lansing and Dave Burton headline acts alongside the Riviera lounge engagement and other club appearances across the Strip.
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