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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1966
Page
1
In Las Vegas a veteran columnist recalls August 7 1942 when U S forces began the Guadalcanal offensive. He reflects on war memories from World War II while contrasting TODAY in entertainment and life in Las Vegas with Vietnam war coverage.
Thousands of American troops arrived in the Central Highlands in the first phase of a planned 100000 man buildup by year end. A 4000 man brigade from the 4th Infantry Division landed at Qui Nhon, 270 miles northeast of Saigon, aboard a U.S. troop transport.
United Press International reports thousands protested the Hiroshima anniversary and Lucy Johnson’s wedding with marches and pickets in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. Demonstrators urged ending the war in Viet Nam while signs attacked LBJ. Military actions included 105 air missions against North Viet Nam and troop movements from Fort Lewis to Pleiku. Former Vice President Nixon cautioned that victory requires sustained effort at home.
At the White House, Luci Johnson Pat Nugent and President struggle to cut a seven foot high thirteen tier cake. After a tense pause the fourth layer yields and Luci feeds the piece to her mother with her fingers.
Luci Baines Johnson and Patrick Nugent married in a Catholic service at the National Shrine in Washington. The couple, ages 19 and 23, left for a secret honeymoon as crowds watched on TV. A White House reception followed with family, friends, and notable guests.
Mostly clear with scattered clouds in the afternoon and gusty winds at times. Today's high reaches 110 degrees and low 80, humidity at noon around 22 percent. Sunrise is 5 52 and sunset 7 40. yesterday's high 109 and low 83.
Congress pressures an end to the IAM airline strike with a weekend session push. House Commerce Committee urges talks, Senate support for a back-to-work bill threatens a 180 day restoration of order, while airline leaders warn of no winners and stalled bargaining.
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