Youthful Negroes At War In Watts Riot
In Watts, clashes between about 2 300 young Negro youths and police escalated into a bloody riot. Cars burned, rocks and bottles flew, and police and passersby were attacked. More than 3 000 officers and California National Guard were readied. one white motorist was critically injured and a reported fatality occurred.
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Los Angeles
UPN
Watts
40Th Armored Nvsion
California National Guard
William H. Parker
District Attorney Reflects on Career and Local Law Enforcement
Forward Marshall of Clark County reviews his career as district attorney and praises Clark County police, detectives, and support staff. He recalls family political roots, campaigns, and a pledge for police cooperation while emphasizing the dedication of both named and non ranking officers in serving the public.
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Marshall
Clark County
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South America
Alaska
Hawai
Ralph Lamb
Lorin Bunker
Nick Jamise
George Crisler
Dick Petersen
Ron Cassingham
Bell
Simmons
Gulas
Handlen
Gubser
Jacka
McCullough
Butt
Jeep Posse
Carpenters Near Settlement With Four Contractor Groups
Carpenters Local 1780 and four contractors associations were close to a contract agreement after a month of bitter dispute. Negotiators met late at the Federated Employers offices. sources close to the Sun reported progress but could not comment.
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Carpenters Local
Federated Employers
Casino Drops Bomb In Federal Hearing
Betty Cox testified at a federal hearing into firings tied to union activity at the Fl Cortez casino. Prosecutors seek back pay for five dealers ousted over union ties as labor tensions ripple through Las Vegas construction and tourism sectors with carpenters and other trades returning to work.
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Fl Correy Hotel
Tom Hanley
Casino Empolyees
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Betty Cox
Fl Cortez
Cox
Hanley
el Cortez
Hotel suit against Riviera stockholder heads for jury
A $710,000 lawsuit filed by Frank Tarahi against Ross Miller chairman of Riviera Hotel board heads to the jury after a week of trial before Dist. Judge Tayor Wines. Tarahi claims Miller beat him during detention after an alleged chip passing incident.
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Riviera
Dist
Tayior Wines
Ross Miller
the Riviera
Frank Tarahi
Ross
Jerry Lee Garvin
Weather Summary for Today and Then
Warner's forecast shows afternoon and evening thunderstorms with shifting winds from 10 to 90 degrees. High near 99, low around 78. Noontime humidity 33 percent. Sunrise at 5 57, sunset at 7 34.
Duc Co Camp Hit by Viet Cong Mortars Again
Viet Cong mortars attacked the Duc Co Special Forces camp in the central highlands with 10 81 MM rounds just before midnight. No casualties were reported. A Skyhawk bomber was reportedly downed over North Vietnam by a surface to air missile, with the pilot presumed lost, marking the second such loss in a month.
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Duc Co
Central Highlands
U.S
North Viet Nam
Navy aircraft downed in Vietnam missile strike
San Diego based Admiral Sharp said a Navy A4 Skyhawk was downed by a North Vietnamese missile. He promised to destroy missile sites when located and noted the U S must expect losses as mobile launchers move. He warned that locating launch sites is challenging and emphasized knocking out launchers as best defense.
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San Diego
Calif
UPD
S. G. Sharp
Titan II silo tragedy death toll blamed on jammed emergency ladder
White House and Air Force officials reviewed the Searcy Arkansas Titan II accident in which 53 died. Two men wedged on an emergency ladder likely blocked access for others, causing asphyxiation as fire damaged electrical areas and cut power. Investigations focus on escape routes, lighting, and contractor discipline during heavy maintenance.
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Washington
UPI
Searcy
Ark
White House
Zuckert
Air Force
Las Vegas Weather Turns Wet Yet Hot and Humid
The Weather Bureau reports increased rainfall with 444 inches year to date versus 217 normal. Olinches added to the airport total while West Charleston and North Las Vegas area gauges show measurable showers. Expect more clouds thunder and showers with highs near 100 and lows around 75 as humidity remains high.
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West Charleston
Las Vegas
Weather Bureau
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