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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
A chaotic runoff in the city drew headlines as candidates clashed over governance. Voters faced a tight race with allegations and strong voter turnout headlines dominating the early report.
The American Farm Bureau Federation delegates debated inflation driven by government policy and consumer boycotts. J. D. Hays urged a broad anti inflation resolution while Charles Shuman sought restraint. Georgia’s W L Lanier condemned the president urging housewives to sharpen pencils as a distraction.
Leaders at the National League of Cities session retreated to the Pedernales Ranch amid a close vote reversal. Texas delegates shifted against restoring poverty funds, while California officials criticized the program amid urban unrest and calls for more OEO spending in 1968.
Governor George Romney criticized the Johnson administration and urged reforms to restore federal functioning. He spoke to the Dixie audience despite denying a presidential bid, arguing that only people have rights while states bear responsibilities to serve the public.
The first night session of the Federal Grand Jury probe into casino skim attempts in Nevada is held in Las Vegas. U S Attorney Stan Gimbel notes the evening sessions are unique in grand jury history due to Las Vegas all night gambling and entertainment. Sessions run in the Federal Court Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays until completion. Ten witnesses testified Tuesday.
At 6 30 yesterday morning Sandy Truman of 205 Torrey Pines Drive heard pounding at the door from neighbor Leroy Hammond. He said his wife Frances was in trouble and Sandy helped deliver a healthy baby boy. Mother and child taken to Sunrise Hospital in good condition.
Mostly clear skies and gentle winds forecast. Today's high near 60 and low around 35 with sunrise at 6 39 and sunset at 4 26. Yesterday's high was 60 and low 44 with noontime humidity around 57 percent.
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