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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1966

Page

2

Israel Hits Two Syrian Fighters In Sea of Galilee clash

The clash near the Sea of Galilee saw Israel say it shot down two Syrian MIG fighters and silenced two shore batteries, while Syria claimed it destroyed four Israeli patrol boats and set eight ablaze. UN observers referenced the incident as regional tensions escalated.

Jerusalem Israel UPI Syria Sea of Galilee Yitzhak Rabin United Nations New York U. N Odd Bull Norway Security Council United States Damascus

Federal Judge Blocks Un-American Activities Committee Hearing

A federal judge issued a temporary injunction blocking the House Committee on Un American Activities from holding hearings on a bill to bar Americans from aiding the Viet Cong. The committee and House leadership condemned the order, planning to proceed with the 10 a.m. EDT hearing, while the Justice Department seeks to overturn the ruling.

Washington UPI House Committee On UN

Home Builders gather for Las Vegas meeting with Capitol link

National Association of Home Builders holds a five day summer board meeting in Las Vegas with about 1,000 attendees. Leaders cite passage of the Patman Bill and Senate approval of housing funds as key outcomes while monitoring a 4.5 percent cap on consumer CDs affecting savings and loan competition. delegates stay at the Flamingo Riviera and Thunderbird hotels.

National Association of Home Builders Washington Capitol House Patman Federal National Mortgage Association Senate NAHB Las Vegas Man Bill Congress

Beer Pop Tops On Park Meters Create Revenue Loss

Chicago street department reports beer can pop-top rings pulled from cans used in parking meter Hickel slots. Spokesman says the practice costs the city about 5500 dollars in revenue.

Chicago UPI

Gold Pondering Yields Snowlit Stone Discovery

Mrs. Thomas Johnson of Nome Alaska stepped outside to inspect melting wintersnows and found a stone gleaming amid the yard rubble as sunlight struck it.

Nome Alaska UPI Thomas Johnson

Princess Anne Celebrates Sweet Sixteen in Jamaica

Britain marked Princess Anne’s sixteenth birthday with public cheers as flags flew nationwide. She spent the day in Kingston after a late swing party ending at 2 a.m. and enjoyed a sunshine holiday with her brother Charles. The farewell event for Commonwealth Games athletes featured dancing and a smiling Prince Philip.

London UPI Britain Anne Kingston Jamaica Prince Charles Prince Philip

Beatles Rally Draws 25000 In Washington Stadium

The Beatles drew more than 25 000 fans in Washington as security and police protected the crowd outside District Stadium. A Maryland Ku Klux Klan faction protested the concert while Lennon and McCartney offered brief comments on a Broadway idea, stressing no plans were announced.

Washington UPI The Ku Klux Klan of Maryland

Beatles face questions with calm humor in press encounter

The group appeared composed before reporters answering odd questions. McCartney would return as a tree if reincarnated, while Lennon spoke of continuing music even if singing ends. Ringo, asked about entertaining troops in Vietnam, said he would avoid Viet Nam.

McCartney Beatles Lennon Viet Nam U.S Ringo

Japan modernizes industry with new electrofire production push

Tokyo reports a major market emerging for advanced U S electrofire production gear in Japan as plants shift from consumer electronics to computers and electronic testing equipment. Japan hosts over 2 800 plants producing electronic equipment and components.

Tokyo U.S Japan

Where I Stand (Continued from Page 1)

The column recounts a camp counselor contest won by Danny’s brother Brian who walked away with the prize. A reader laments paying over $300 for a leaky pipe repair after a series of costly and misguided fixes by a supposed fixer.

Danny Brian

Bombs Hit Church in Providence as War Day Celebrations Hamper Police

A newly purchased Negro church in Providence is firebombed with three Molotov cocktails early yesterday. The Holy Cross Church of God in Christ was damaged but unoccupied and no injuries were reported. Detectives say investigations were slowed by Victory Day celebrations and local underworld activity is cited in the area.

Providence R.I UPI Holy Cross Church of God In Christ Federal Hill Clarence Farrow

Yukon Territory records extreme cold in Canada

The Yukon Territory logged an extreme low of 81 degrees below zero, making it the coldest spot in Canada. Local authorities note harsh winter conditions and recordkeeping for icy forecasts.

Yukon Territory Canada

Aristotle's Museum Receives Alexander's Exotic Specimens

The philosopher Aristotle built an early natural history collection. Alexander the Great sent zoological specimens from conquered lands to his patron, enriching the nascent museum with diverse wildlife.

Aristotle Alexander the Great

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