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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1966

Page

11

Dr Sam Sheppard vows solid proof in innocence retrial bid

In Fostoria Ohio Dr Sam Sheppard declares to newsmen he has solid proof of his innocence as he campaigns for a second trial after the Supreme Court voided his 1954 murder conviction. He plans to bring and adopt his second wife’s daughter and discusses a manuscript with movie rights offers while the BBC defends airing Exit 129 about sex and relationships.

Fostoria Ohio UPI Sam Sheppard Sheppard U. S. Supreme Court Marilyn Supreme Court Sam Arianne

Will LBJs Give Away Lynda Soon

New York reports Lynda Byrd Johnson and George Hamilton growing close after she postponed Washington departure to celebrate his birthday with a party. The couple have been inseparable since Monday, signaling possible marriage over career plans for the president's daughter. George serenaded Lynda with The Language of Love as violinists played at Chez Vito, drawing cheers from nearby tables.

New York UPI Lynda George Lynda Byrd Johnson Washington George Hamilton Chez Vito

Ky urges war critics to blame Hanoi over Vietnam conflict

Premier Nguyen Cao Ky told reporters in Baguio City Philippines that critics of South Vietnam should direct protests to Hanoi. He defended South Vietnam as defending freedom and independence, urged support for Marcos peace efforts, and warned war would continue if peace fails. Ky urged readers to focus on the Viet Nam war, fight if needed, and blamed communists for obstacles to peace.

Viet Nam Hanoi Philippines Ferdinand Marcos

New Record Heat in Palm Springs Exceeds All

The U S Weather Bureau reported yesterday the highest temperature outside Hawaii and Alaska at 114 degrees in Palm Springs California. The day’s coldest reading was 40 degrees at Stampede Pass Washington.

New York UPI U. S. Weather Bureau Hawwaii Alaska Palm Springs Calif Stampede Pass Wash

Johnson offers olive branch to Reds amid Vietnam pledge

President Johnson reiterated US resolve against Communist aggression in Southeast Asia while offering aid for peaceful development once North Vietnam and China end aggression. He spoke after receiving a peace award from the 8th Armored Division Association, stressing that peace requires rebuilding victims and partners in a wider effort for progress.

Washington SPI Johnson Hanoi Peking United States Southeast Asia Viet Nam 8Th Armored Division Association Homer G. Bradley Joliet, Ill

Indonesia and Malaysia sign peace treaty ending border conflict

Indonesia and Malaysia formally end their undeclared three year border war and restore diplomatic relations through a noon treaty signing in Jakarta. Foreign Ministers Adam Malik and Tun Abdul Razak sign as Suharto and Sukarno attend or observe, signaling shift in leadership and regional stability.

Jakarta UPI Indonesia Malaysia Southeast Asia Foreign Ministry Adam Malik Tun Abdul Razak Sukarno Suharto Malik Nort Borneo Razak

Birthday greetings in the Middle Ages linked to luck

National Geographic reports that medieval people treated birthday wishes as potent. Good wishes were believed to bring fortune by connecting the celebrant to the spirit world, while evil or belated greetings were thought to invite misfortune.

Washington UPI National Geographic

King Kamehameha III Declared Rights and Tolerance Edict

In 1839 King Kamehameha III proclaimed the Declaration of Rights and the Edict of Toleration after lectures by missionaries. Hawaii honors a monarch with a public holiday King Kamehameha Day on June 11.

Honolulu Hawaii Kamehameha III Kamehameha

Senate to Debate Civil Rights Bill on Sept 6

Senate leader Mike Mansfield announced the Senate will begin debate on the House passed civil rights bill on September 6. He said a southern filibuster cannot be broken without Republican Leader Everett Dirksen, who opposes the open housing section as unconstitutional. The House bill was delivered to the Senate and routed to the calendar under a new parliamentary procedure.

Washington House Senate Mansfield Judiciary

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