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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1965

Page

2

German Beauty Crowned Miss International in Long Beach

Ingrid Finger, a brown eyed brunette representing Germany, won Miss International Beauty in Long Beach California. First runner up Gail Karen Krielow of Richmond Heights Ohio, second runner up Ida Fagioli of Italy, and third runner up Marie Tapare of Tahiti.

Long Beach Calif UPI Germany Ingrid Finger Gail Karen Krielow Richmond Heights Ohio Ida Fagioli Italy Marie Tapare

Carpenters Vote Delayed Over Legal Technicality

Local 1780 postponed a vote on contractors proposals to 7 30 p m Monday citing bylaw requirements for adequate notification The union plans to create a strike fund by assessing all 2000 members to aid about 1000 carpenters on strike who cannot claim unemployment benefits

Carpenters Local Reeman Johnson Busic Local

Riots erupt as Watts burns and loots spread

Rioting youths set fires across Watts destroying two blocks on 103rd Street and looting shops up to six miles away. Police fired in the air and at a house where shots were fired, injuring a woman. Arrests reached 135 as 2,000 gathered at Compton and 103rd. Anderson and Hill vowed force if needed while seeking to avoid further violence.

Watts 103Rd Street 88Th Street Broadway Dick Gregory Oak Park Hospital William Parker Viet Nam Parker National Guard Johnson Edmund G. Brown Europe Compton Downtwn Anderson Hill Los Angeles Glendale Santa Ana Long Beach Burbank Inglewood Samuel W. Yorty Marquette Frye 116Th Avalon Frye

Jets Lost in South Vietnam Observation Mission

Five LS jets from the carrier Midway ran into trouble during an observation mission 400 miles north of Saigon. One Crusader crashed and the pilot is presumed lost after rescue efforts ended. Other raids targeted bridges near Hanoi as Vietnamese forces battled Viet Cong in the delta.

South Viet Nam Saigon Us.s. Midway North Viet Nam Hanoi Mekong U. S Can Tho U.S Delta U S Pleiku

Strike Looms Over Local 631 After Contract Expiry

Reynolds' Local 631 contract expired June 1 and five extensions followed. John Fenton of the FMCS will chair a last ditch meeting Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Algiers Motel to avert a strike at the outdoor laboratory. Teamsters oppose rotating shifts and Saturday Sunday premium days, citing heritage and fairness.

Reynolds Carter John Fenton Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Algiers

Riviera Suit For $200 000 Goes to Jury

A four day trial over a $200,000 false arrest suit ends with the jury deliberating. Frank Farabi accuses Ross Miller of assault in a Riviera Hotel backroom and of arranging his arrest for snitching chips. Co-defendant Jerry Garvin faced embezzlement charges. Garvin freed in court. Farabi appeals conviction.

Riviera Spa Ross Miller Frank Farabi Scenic Way Miller Farabi Jerry Lee Garvin Garvin Ross Justice Court Justice of the Peace Tom Pursel Dist Taylor Vines Elko Atty George Franklin Aty Drake Delaney

Troubles in East Fallout Sparks Fire at White Stores

In Springfield Massachusetts police report two youths hurled bricks gasoline and torches into two white owned stores after 23 civil rights demonstrators were arrested on city hall steps. Witnesses saw a car drive up in Winchester Square Area in heavy rain and then flee. Police search for the two teens.

Springfield Mass UPI Winchester Square

Chicago Fire Station Riot Flares Again In Lawndale

Hundreds of rioters clash around a West Side fire station after an under manned engine killed a bystander. Police arrest at least twenty five. seven injured including a reporter. Civil rights leader Al Raby and others join to mediate.

West Side Central Lawndale UPI Michael Roster Roster al Raby Chicago

New Frontier Sale Hints at Finalization Amid Vegas Growth

Negotiations for the New Frontier sale have been underway for months with no official word. Ground breaking and building contracts are expected within 30 days as the casino resort progresses from the 1954 debut replacing the Last Frontier opened in 1942. Investors Maurice Friedman Irv Leff and Stanley Leeds joined by Doc Bayley. Mario Lanza once headlined for a reported 50 000 a week before an abrupt departure.

Maurice Friedman Irving Leff Stanley Leeds Lanza Las Vegas

Fire Chief Williams Assigned to Army Reserve Training

Fire Chief C. D. Williams of Las Vegas becomes a U S Army Reserve major and reports for two weeks annual summer training at Fort MacArthur California.

C. D. Williams Las Vegas U. S. Army Reserve Ft .MacArthur Calif

Reapportionment in Clark County Could Narrow Local Delegation

The letter warns that statewide reapportionment may shift power within Clark County and threaten strong legislators from smaller districts like Henderson and Boulder City. It argues for within county redistricting and supports electing solid citizens from smaller areas. The writer also jokes about a future round of golf at Walker Lake Country Club.

Clark County Henderson Boulder City The Valley

Cab Driver Pay Talks Stall Over Minimum Wage

Cab drivers would receive at least 20 dollars per shift under a proposed plan. Employers argue a 40 dollar minimum per shift would sap funds for maintenance and other costs. Negotiations between Cab Drivers and Federated Employers, Inc. paused for 10 days and only resumed Friday. Ed Ronthaler of Federated Employers said no new talks are set, but each side remains on call. Some Teamsters face District Court hearings Wednesday after Public Service Commission citations related to the use of courtesy cars during the strike.

Federated Employers, Inc Ed Ronthaler Federated Employers Public Service Commission PSC

NLW Official Gets Honor at White House Ceremony

C. R. Bud Cleland a North Las Vegas city councilman and president of the Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association becomes the first Nevada city official to attend White House hill signing ceremonies.

C. R Bud” Cleland Las Vegas The Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association Nevada White House Hill

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