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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1966

Page

6

Terrorist attack wounds GIs at Da Nang club

In Da Nang a Saturday melee at the Take Ten officers club saw five grenades explode as two attackers tossed them through the door. Twelve were injured, eight Americans among them. one American is in serious condition. Guards fired on the assailants, wounding one and capturing another. Nearby, shooting incidents at Da Nang Air Base prompted warnings of further raids as Communists seek to disrupt elections.

Saigon UPS da Nang U.S North Viet Nam Panhandle Thanh Hoa Dong Hoi

Fair Tragedy Kills Three at Illinois Fair

At a state fair a viewing stand platform collapsed during time trials injuring spectators. Dominic C. Jiacamini of Springfield witnessed the incident with his father and his 6 year old son. Coroner W C Telford said a tow truck tightened a rope used by a Green Beret unit for its daily performance.

Fairgrounds Dominic C. Jiacamini Springfield Jiacamini Sangamon W. C. Telford Telford

Planes Fill Skies As Strikes End And Car Auctions

The report covers a Miami businessman reunited with family after an airlines strike ends. It also describes a fairground accident at a Springfield event where a platform collapsed, trapping several spectators and injuring a boy and a teen, with officials evacuating the area.

John F. Kennedy New York W. H. Cortright Miami Fla New York City Cortright Virginia

Custody Battle for LeMay Continues in Clark County Jail

LeMay aged 41 and his wife Lise aged 29 remain in adjoining maximum security cells in the Clark County jail as extradition proceedings ignite from Canada and Florida following a bank looting incident.

Canada Florida LeMay Lise Clark County

FBI bugging sparks Nevada probe into casino cases

In Denver federal court the FBI admitted bugging Las Vegas casino phones. The issue heads to Clark County Grand Jury in September as state officials and residents debate illegal eavesdropping and its impact on casino financing and privacy rights.

Denver Las Vegas FBI Nevada Clark County Grand Jury Dist Atty Ted Marshal Grant Sawyer Walter Baring Bobby Kennedy Baring Kennedy Sawyer Bobby Baker U.S. Supreme Court Justice Department Jones Baker's Fremont Ed Levinson Central Telephone Chicago Caesars Palace Chicago Sun-Times Sam Momo) Giancana Ray Patriarca Massachusetts Gerardo Catena New York Baltimore Las Vegans Miami Cleveland Los Angeles Starr W. Horton Greater Miami Crime Commission Harry Lewis Thomas E. Dewey Lewis Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Gaming Control Board W. F. Butch Leypoldt James W. Hotchkiss Bert M. Grober Lake Tahoe Grober Philadelphia Underworld

Holden Charged with Manslaughter in Italian Fatal Crash

William Holden, 45, is charged with manslaughter over the July 26 collision on the Florence Viareggio highway that killed salesman Valerio Giorgo Novelli, 42. A Lucca magistrate ordered a January trial. Holden testified the Italian driver blocked the passing lane and swerved, causing the crash.

Lucca Italy UPI William Holden Valario Giorgo Novelli Novelli Holden Florence-Viareggio

Libel suit filed by Candy Mossler seeks $83 million

Candace Mossler, previously acquitted in the Miami slaying of her husband Jacques Mossler, sues Curtis Publishing Co for $83 million. The suit, heard before U.S. District Judge Allen B. Hannay, claims a Saturday Evening Post issue branding her a liar caused great inj ury and distress. Clyde Woody and Marian Rosen assisted Mossler in filing the suit.

U.S Allen B. Hannay Saturday Evening Post Mossler

Fiery Smashup Kills Five From One Family in Ohio

Five members of the Price family of Cincinnati died when their car was rear ended by a semi on Interstate 71 near Washington Court House Ohio. The crash also injured relatives and the wrecker crew. two family members survived in the wrecker. Victims: James T. Price 41 Minnie 38 Jeri 17 Venita 14 Angela 11.

Washington Court House Ohio Here Hio Charles West Melvin H. Duncan Jr Cartersville, Ga

Midwest Storm Threat and Heavy Rain Across Regions

A midwest storm center spawned heavy showers from Kansas to Minnesota and raised the tornado threat. A tornado watch was issued for parts of Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa as Gulf Coast cities reported heavy rain. Omaha canceled a Shrine game after three quarters as 20,000 watched. Galveston and Beaumont on the Texas coast saw significant rainfall. A funnel cloud was spotted near Palm Beach and a water spout near Miami.

Midwest Kansas Minnesota Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Ilowa-Nebraska Sion City Omaha Nebh Texas Gulf Coast Galveston Beaumont Houston Palm Beach Fla Miami

Johnson Urges Americans Meet Crisis of Our Times

National briefs from UPI report Secretary of State George Ball saying U.S. Viet Nam involvement does not conflict with arms-control aims. President Johnson urges self discipline to meet crises in Viet Nam race relations and the economy during a New England tour ending in Maine.

Johnson New London New England Lewiston Kingston R.I Manchester N.H Burlington

Scotland Yard seals Britain to trap scar-faced killer abroad

Scotland Yard issued a special act to ports and airports to halt Harry Maurice Roberts from fleeing amid a seven day manhunt for the third suspect in the Aug. 12 murder of three policemen. Newspapers were urged to reprint the suspect’s photo as crime-busting teams convened.

London UPI Scotland Yard Britain Harry Maurice Roberts St'll

McNamara Climbs Mt Rainier Before DC Return

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara capped a brief vacation by conquering Mt. Rainier with his son Robert Craig and daughter Kathleen. The climbers signed the summit register after reaching the 14,410 foot peak Friday and were en route back to Washington with plans to return to the Pentagon Monday.

Seattle. Wash Defense Robert S. McNamara Mt. Rainier Washington McNamara Pentagon Robert Craig Kathleen

Ackley Questions Air Strike Settlement Wage Rise

Washington sources report the 4.9 percent wage increase for airline machinists falls short of 8 percent claimed by union spokesmen. Gardner Ackley, Johnson's chief economic adviser, says the deal exceeds wage guidelines, offers little real buying power, and should not raise passenger or freight rates. He notes productivity supports continued fare declines despite the settlement.

Washington API)— Administration Gardner Ackley Johnson Stro Zly Ackley Council of Economic Advisers Council Machinists Union

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