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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1965
Page
1
The National Guard joined city authorities to restore order as unrest escalated during violent days in Los Angeles. Police reported clashes, looting, and separate shooting incidents across multiple districts as officials urged calm and coordinated security response.
Police and guardsmen in a curfew zone battle rioters in a war torn city. A sweeping operation named Clean Sweep arrests looters and fortifies Central Avenue as 1396 were taken into custody. At Da Nang and Chu Lai in Vietnam, U S Marines bolster their bases with 3200 additional troops arriving yesterday and today.
TallyHo’s Lux Strip hotel with no gambling remains off the market as owner statements indicate continuation of operations. Floyd Cook in Las Vegas confirms the property is not for sale and damages cited relate to a California man dispute.
In Chicago, 2900 National Guard troops surrounded West Side areas amid racial unrest. Lawndale saw no violence after two nights of brick throwing and Molotovs. A fire truck incident at Wilcox and Pulaski caused injuries, including Dessie Mae Williams, 73, who was killed.
Labor relations appear to improve as two major unions prepare to vote on contracts and 124 carpetlayers settle with AQ contractors after an all night session. Painters and Paperhangers local 159 report a four year contract with a $1.56 wage package over five years and no re opener. Teamster local 411 cab drivers vote today at the Riviera Hotel on no change to the $22 minimum earnings per shift. talks with taxi firms continue. Teamster Local 631 at the Nevada Test Site authorizes a strike during negotiations with Reynolds Electric and Engineering over Saturday pay and other terms.
Variable clouds with isolated afternoon and evening showers. Gentle to moderate winds, stronger near showers. High 105, low 75. Noontime humidity 31 percent. Sunrise 5 59, sunset 7 31.
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