Lawman Slain: National Guard Girds for Watts Riot
National Guard Adjutant General Hill orders all 10 100 men of the 40th Division to restore order in Watts amid the citys worst riot. Acting Gov Glenn M Anderson says the force will be used if needed, tear gas and possibly gunfire authorized. The Watts riots enter a third day as Deputy Ludlow is killed and business blocks burn with fire damage estimated up to ten million dollars.
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Political columnist sits in for Hank Greenspun amid regional clashes
The Mineral County Independent features Jack McCloskey filling Hank Greenspun’s column role. He notes past clashes over Barry Goldwater and Hubert Humphrey and recalls Clark County dissidents while referencing riots in Los Angeles with National Guard concerns.
LV Pilot Reports Planes Hit Amid Los Angeles Riots
A Las Vegas pilot told the Sun that airlines diverted flights away from normal routes after small arms fire near Los Angeles International Airport. He arrived in Las Vegas around 9:30 p.m. describing a riot zone about a mile long and noting easier visual approach due to good weather.
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Five Navy Planes Lost in Air Raids
Five U S Navy planes were shot down over North Vietnam during raids. Three pilots were recovered, one missing, one presumed dead. Ground fighting surged in the Mekong Delta as Viet Cong losses were estimated at 250 dead.
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Sale of New Frontier Hotel Reported Closed
Sale of the New Frontier Hotel, closed since January, is said to be complete. A buyer group led by millionaire John McArthur plans a 23 story skyscraper and extension of front footage to include the hotel and adjacent businesses on the Strip. Sources say the deal closed Thursday evening between Hacienda Hotel interests and McArthur associates. Confirmation could not be obtained from key representatives.
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Warren Rawley
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Hacienda
Teamsters Prepare at Nevada Test Site for Possible Strike
More than 700 workers at Reynolds Electric and Engineering Co. on the Nevada Test Site face a looming strike. Negotiations with the Teamsters have stretched three months, with a federal mediator aiding for three weeks. If a new contract isn’t reached by next Tuesday, a strike could be called by Teamsters Local 631, led by Secretary Treasurer William F. Carter.
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Teamsters 881 Call Meeting Over Las Vegas Cab Contracts
Teamsters Local 881 officials urge a 4 pm meeting at the Riviera Hotel to discuss contract proposals from major Las Vegas taxi firms. About 475 drivers struck Checker Yellow Ace and North Las Vegas cabs nearly two weeks ago when talks stalled, and the old contract expired July 31. Negotiators say no major concessions have been made and the parties remain at an impasse.
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Riviera Hotel
Las Vegas
Bingo schedule notice with single-session payments
The notice outlines pay once per session bingo times 1:09 PM 3:00 PM and 5:90 PM with a single entry fee. The text lacks clear venue or organizer details but indicates a recurring gaming event with standard increments.
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