Johnson orders draft for all marriages after midnight
President Johnson signed an executive order to place any man who marries after midnight Thursday into the draft pool like a single man. The move ends the former childless married category and follows recommendations from Defense Secretary McNamara and guidance from Selective Service Director Hershey.
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Metropolitan government debate in Clark County
Vora chairman of the Board of County Commissioners reflects on the push for consolidating duplicated government services as discussed by Mayor Oran Grayson. He notes opposition exists and stresses defining government roles before any metropolitan structure, warning against labels and irrational resistance. See WHERE Page 2.
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Carpenters Win Three Year Contract Settlement
Mayor Oran Grayson helps end a two month dispute between Carpenters Local 1780 and four major contractors over a term of three years. Carpenters gain 35 cents per hour raise July first with 29 cent increases in years two and three subject to union approval in a special election. A lockout of 50 by Southern Nevada Ready Mix may affect major projects.
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Viet Cong raid near Saigon overruns Tan Nhut outpost
Viet Cong guerrillas struck two government positions on Saigon outskirts early today overrunning the Tan Nhut outpost and damaging Binh Chanh district capital. Heavy casualties feared at Tan Nhut. light casualties in the Binh Chanh attack follow U S Air Force B 52 raid on Zone D earlier.
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Moapa Valleys Plight Without Local Doctor
In Moapa Valley a population around 5 000 faces a doctor shortage with no local physician. The piece notes the community has lost access and readers are directed to Page 7 for full details.
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Several Leads in Theft of 120000 in Furs
Detectives pursued multiple leads in the burglary of Harry Brown Furs Shop at the Dunes Hotel complex. About 100 fur pieces with a wholesale value near 120000 were stolen, including 39 full length coats, from the vault after a night break in. The theft was reported by hotel security before 7 a.m. Zoe Bernard, manager, said the store closed at 6:30 p.m. and some furs belonged to customers in storage.
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Nevada lawyer Stoops to apologize to high court
Davis Marshall submitted a letter to the Nevada Supreme Court apologizing for remarks about the court tied to the Milton Beasley murder decision. He accepted full responsibility and said further investigation was unnecessary. Beasley, serving a life sentence for the 1961 fatal shooting of an FBI informant, had prompted the dispute.
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Milton Badt
David Zenoff
Dist
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Stampede of Couples Rush to Escape Draft in Las Vegas
A flood of out-of-state marriages overwhelmed Las Vegas Clark County Clerk offices as men 19 to 26 sought 1-A status under a new LRA order. Couples from California and beyond rushed to wed with sheriffs' deputies managing crowds and clerks scrambling for records as offices stayed open late.
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Gemini mission extends flight past six days despite failures
In Houston, Cooper and Conrad struggle with steering rocket failures and a water buildup in the fuel cell system as they push for an eight day flight. Kraft says eight days is the priority to advance Apollo goals and extend weightlessness data despite partial mission setbacks.
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Bombshell hits NSW airport plan over Thunderbird Field sale
North Las Vegas Councilman James B. Kelly said he is unsure it would benefit the company he works for to sell Thunderbird Field, as First Western Savings and Loan foreclosed on the facility amid broad offers from California and Nevada. He cited community interests but warned the firm cannot take a large loss and questioned any fair basis for a deal.
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Weather snapshot reports hot conditions and clear skies
Today's forecast shows high cloudiness with gentle winds and mostly sunny skies. Expected high 103 degrees and low 70, with yesterday’s high 195 and low 88. Noontime humidity percentage is noted. Sunrise at 6:98 and sunset at 7:17.
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