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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1966

Page

3

Strike Hits Hart and McCarran Airports During National Machinists Strike

McCarran Airport and Hart Airport faced revenue losses amid the national airline machinists strike. Erle Tyler, manager at McCarran, cited at least 1000 dollars lost per day and July income of 112668 compared with June’s 137000, noting late bill payments from airlines and cutbacks on nonessential expenses to preserve maintenance. The airport aims to recover by the end of August.

McCarran Erle Tyler McCarran Airport Taylor

Judge Denies Bail Reduction in Corwin Case

District Judge Taylor Vines kept Burton Corwin jailed on 51 000 bail, citing four Grand Jury indictments for conspiracy perjury fraudulent property handling grand larceny and embezzlement plus three counts of lewd acts with a minor. Co defendant Jack Crisci saw bail raised to 1500 per indictment as prosecutors presented witnesses about Viet Nam related work. Trials set to begin Sept 25 following a year long Grand Jury probe into disposal of fire damaged goods from the L Bar L market.

Taylor Vines Burton Corwin California Jack Crisci Earl Hawly Los Angeles Pacific Architects and Engineering Corwin Viet Nam Crisci L Bar L

Four Crimes Investigated

Police pursued four separate crimes in a coordinated sweep. Carmen Cisneros at the Pioneer Club was knocked unconscious on Bonanza Road and about $30 taken. A gas station attendant reported a gunpoint robbery totaling around $100. Louis Prisley returned home to find his Tropicana Hotel residence vandalized with wine spilled. Mr and Mrs Hartman of Los Angeles reported theft of $ from their hotel room suitcase.

Carmen Cisneros Pioneer Club Bonanza Road Vonzie Drummonds Louis Prisley Tropicana Hotel N. 26Th St LeRoy Hartman Los Angeles

Swedish Tourism Hit by 1.2 Million Foreign Visitors

Stockholm reports 1.2 million non-Scandinavian visitors to Sweden last year while over 1 million Swedish travelers visited foreign destinations, signaling robust international travel and outbound tourism.

Stockholm Swedish Tourist Association Sweden

Apology Demanded Of Sawyer In Campaign Fund Controversy

Democratic congressional candidate George Ullom demanded an immediate public apology from Gov. Grant Sawyer over a $100,000 1962 campaign contribution from gamblers. Ullom claimed Sawyer and his spokesman defamed his honesty and health citing a remark by Ham on Aug. 19, 1966.

George Ullom Grant Sawyer Ullom Sawyer Richard Ham Llom U. S. Congress

Showdown City Vs Phone Co Overbilling Dispute

City officials seek talks with Central Telephone Co over a $13,700 wrongful billing dispute amount. The utility demands a blanket release of all claims in exchange for rebate, after a study by Monroe Ltd found overcharges and a later $1,200 undercharge added to August bill.

Central Telephone Co Sidney Whitmore John McNamee Monroe, Ltd

Nellis to Host Tactical Fighter Weapons Center

Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon said the Air Force will establish a tactical fighter weapons center at Nellis Air Force Base this summer. The center, staffed by about 70 military and 10 civilians, will develop tactical air force strategy and run training and testing with regular base operations.

Air Force Nellis Air Force Base Alan Bible Howard Cannon Bible Cannon Nevada

City considers child care plan to keep kids away from casinos

Downtown officials and casino executives discussed curbing sidewalk child presence near Las Vegas casinos. Dick Hickson and Wayne Hilton outlined nursery limits and costs, noting state law prohibits loitering. officials favored education over new ordinances, with pilot and long term plans and prices.

Las Vegas City Hall Dick Hickson Reno Wayne Hilton Harrah's Recreation Center Kovell Hilton Don Lake Tahoe

Ambulance Bids For County Ambulance Service

Clark County plans to call for bids on a new county ambulance service contract after six months. Bishop Ambulance Service complained the current month-to-month hiring loses money and was reportedly the low bidder previously but failed due to service deficiencies. Commission Chair Briare urged departments to draft service standards with input from city officials before issuing a fresh invitation to bid.

Clark County Bishop Ambulance Service Bishop Commission Bill Briare

Funeral services today for Sally Everett 81 Las Vegas resident

The Las Vegas resident Sally Leticia Everett 81 dies Saturday in Brownville Nebraska born in Brownsville Nebraska. Survived by two daughters one son 52 grandchildren 113 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren.

Sally Leticia Everett Las Vegas Everett Brownsville Neb

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