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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1966
Page
1
Air travel rebounds as machinists return to work ending a 43 day strike. Eastern United Trans World National Northwest Airlines resume operations, restoring flights across the nation after the disruption.
Reports from Eastern Turkey show mounting casualties with at least 1487 dead and 1500 injured, while officials warn the toll could rise as rescue teams restore communications. The quake struck four provinces near Erzurum and Varto, prompting global aid and rapid resumption of air travel amid widespread devastation.
McCarran Airport resumes near normal operations as United Flight 348 lands and 216 passengers disembark while 131 board for other destinations. 13 major carriers’ flights restart. 27 pre strike arrivals scheduled today. Shows rail and road traffic back to normal, with lingering questions about a federal state gaming showdown and casino probe.
In a nostalgic column a writer recalls 1950s Las Vegas growth debates from paving San Francisco Avenue to water pipes and a 114 degree race track day. He launches SOCK to organize brain power against overreliant planners and outlines two goals for the valley: a regional subway and moving Nevada Southern to the Legislature designated site.
A wood and steel platform on the state fair grandstand collapsed during the 100 mile auto race in Springfield Illinois killing three and injuring at least 37. Victims include Dale R Mueller and Glen R Lockwood both photographers and Ralph Heger the grand stand stage manager. Ron Drewett remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
Scattered afternoon cloudiness with gentle winds. Today's high 100 and low 75. Sunrise at 6 03 and sunset at 7 24. Yesterday's high reached 10 with a low of 71. Noontime relative humidity at 31 percent.
Harold Hyman reports Georges LeMay, a famed international fugitive tied to a 1961 Montreal bank robbery that allegedly yielded $3 million in cash jewels stocks and bonds. The fugitive also escaped custody in Florida in 1965 and 1965, prompting both nations to seek his return for prosecution.
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