Searchlight Eyes Route 66 Boom Amid Fight Over Highway
The sleepy Nevada town of Searchlight expects a $6 million first year windfall when Route 66 is rerouted through town, boosting 200 residents but threatening Needles California's stake as the old corridor shifts to a four lane interstate. Beneficiaries and rivals prepare legal and political appeals as federal planners push the new course linking Kingman to Searchlight and Wheaton Springs toward the Las Vegas–Los Angeles freeway.
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Airliner crashes off Chicago in ball of flame
A United Air Lines jet likely a Boeing 727 with at least 30 aboard fell victim to a fire off Lake Michigan near Chicago's North Shore. Flight 389 departed LaGuardia for O'Hare with an estimated arrival at 10 20 p m.
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Viet Cong attack near Da Nang leaves many dead
Viet Cong guerrillas attacked U S Marines near Da Nang in a 15 minute battle. Six guerrillas were counted dead and an estimated 20 killed. Marines suffered no casualties. In Saigon police reported a terrorist attack on National Police Headquarters leaving four policemen dead. A separate air and lake search followed a missing United Airlines jet with 24 passengers and six crew.
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Die Hard Snipers Open Fire on Police in Los Angeles Rift
In Los Angeles Watts district violence worsened as die hard snipers fired on police cars, marking the sixth day of rioting that killed 34 and caused extensive property damage. Police reported five shootings after curfew began, with 40 mobile units deployed to 107th Street and Compton Boulevard.
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U.S. Relents in UN Dues Policy Backdown
At the United Nations U.S. Ambassador Arthur Goldberg announced a policy shift allowing the General Assembly to return to normal after a year of deadlock over whether Russia should pay its dues to retain voting rights. The change signals a reluctant compromise by the United States.
Stand-in editor leads Tike Daily Free Press in vacation
Chris Sheerin, a prominent editor from Nevada, fills in as acting publisher for Hank Green while he is away on vacation at the Tike Daily Free Press.
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Tike Daily Free Press
Hank Greenspun
Daily Free Press
Nevada Affects Apportionment Shifts Under One Man One Vote
Walter Cox comments on Nevada reapportionment as Clark and Washoe counties gain representation while smaller cow counties lose assemblemen seats. He notes the shift toward one senator per county under federal checks and balances and the impact on Clark County.
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Supreme Court
Carpenters Vote on Final Offer Amid Strike
Carpenters of Local 1780 held a late night general membership session to vote on Federated Employers final offer for a new ware contract. A heated floor discussion was anticipated before the final ballot. The local has been on strike since late July with about half of its 2000 members working for smaller contractors under signed agreements.
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Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday
Variable cloudiness with scattered afternoon thunderstorms and gusty winds. Today's high around 95 and low 72. yesterday's high 95 and low 73. Noontime humidity 43 percent. Sunrise at 6 00 and sunset at 7 29.
New Joint Council 95 Formed by Las Vegas Teamsters
The first officers were elected for Joint Council No. 95 after approval by the Teamsters International executive board. Local 881 Local 31 and Local 14 merge to form a district council ending 30 years under the Los Angeles district. Each local retains its own administration while the council harmonizes bargaining strength.
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Las Vegas
Richard Thomas
Teamster
Los Angeles
County official seeks controls on teen dance acts at convention center
Clark County Commissioner Darwin Lamb announced plans to push limits on rock acts and teens attire at dances at the Las Vegas Convention Center. He will request board screening of entertainers, a ban for the current group, and dress restrictions including no bare midriffs or capris for girls and no hats or Levis for boys, plus winter coat requirements.
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North Las Vegas Council Ends Moratorium on Topless Shows
North Las Vegas city council voted 3 2 to enforce a city ordinance banning topless entertainment. The decision ends a month of controversy over the Silver Nugget nightclub and its semi nude show, which must close at midnight. Council members Myers Kelly and Bud Cleland led the split vote with Petitt abstaining after opposition.
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Federal boxing bill and heavyweight dispute at WBA meet
World Boxing Association delegates gather at the Flamingo Hotel to discuss federal legislation passed by the House establishing a Federal Boxing Commission with licensing powers over fighters and promoters. Abe Greene urges federal control to curb closed circuit interleavers and scandal as heavyweight status remains split with Ernie Terrell the WRA champion.
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Ernie Terrell
Chicago
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