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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1966

Page

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U S Seeks Extended Vietnam Cease Fires Talks

The United States asked UN Secretary General Thant to take steps toward extended cease fires in Vietnam and to back Pope Paul VI's proposal for longer truces. Ambassador Goldberg said Washington would cooperate to make negotiations sincere, while Thant studies the idea amid doubts over direct contact with Hanoi.

Unted Nations N.Y UPI United States Thant Vietnam U.S Arthur J. Goldberg Pope Paul VI North Vietnam

Teenagers Propose World Solutions At Clark County SUN Forum

Clark County youth gathered for the SUN Youth Forum moderated by Robert Mullen and Harry Reid. Students argued 17 and 18 year olds deserve a voice as they face global issues, endorsing liberty and U N participation with conditions, while acknowledging risks of nuclear war and debating space exploration tradeoffs.

Clark County SUN Youth Forum Robert Mullen Harry Reid Tim Rowland

Gas truck explodes in Indianapolis killing four

A gas line truck flipped on East 38th Street causing flames to engulf three cars. Four people died in the wreckage and three more were hospitalized. The most seriously burned was driver rval Hulley 51. Firefighter Roy Burris 40 helped rescue Sharon Roach 21 and others as flames rose 50 feet high. Witnesses described a napalm like blast and frantic efforts by bystanders. The deceased include Wallace Scheffe 20 his wife Elizabeth Ann 27 and their 4 year old daughter Wendy.

Rval Hulley Indianapolis William Torchia East 38Th Street Wallace Scheffee Elizabeth Ann Wendy Scheffees

US Air Strikes Reach Hanoi Area on Target

U S jet bombers returned to the Hanoi area for the first time since last week’s raids and reported all bombs on target at the Ha Gia oil dump 14 miles from Hanoi. Communist MIGs scrambled to intercept but no dogfights occurred. The on target claim counters potential Communist assertions of strikes on Hanoi residences.

Saigon APS U. S Hanoi Ha Gia

Las Vegas Aglow With Holiday Shopping And Activities

Southern Nevadans rush last minute Christmas shopping while Las Vegas hosts Living Nativity events at Squires Park behind City Hall with 4-H Club members and local high schools performing nightly. City and county offices close for holidays. jails prepare festive meals. teen dances and a holiday basketball tournament occur through Friday with events at Las Vegas Teen Center and Osia Center.

Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Clark, Rancho, Valley Western West Las Vegas City of Clas County New Las Vegas Teen Center E. Elton Ave North Las Vegas Recreation Department Jim Bridger Osla Center

Boy, 7, Hanged In Swing Tragedy

Dean Allen Oswald, seven, died after a rope on a backyard swing looped around his neck. Parental grief marked the scene at 4.20 pm in the Oswald home on Smoketree Ave. Authorities report the boy fell while playing and was pronounced dead at the mortuary after a brief rescue attempt. Witnesses included several siblings. he attended Twin Lakes Elementary School.

Dean Allen Oswald Smoketree Ave Bunker Brothers Mortuary Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Kenneth Oswald Dean Oswald Twin Lakes

Underground Test Rock Las Vegas Area With Blasts

U S scientists prepared to detonate the countries largest underground thermonuclear device near Pahute Mesa Nevada. The AEC warned ground tremors could shake Las Vegas hotels and topple old desert town buildings 30 miles away. The Greeley test was set for 7:30 am with safety seals and wind considerations.

United States The Atomic Energy Commission Earth Las Vegas Pahute Mesa Nevada

Weather outlook with gentle winds and cold night

Sunny with gentle winds and a chilly night ahead. Today reaches a high near 6 degrees and a low around 35, sunrise at 6 22 and sunset at 4 30. Noontime humidity near 38 percent with yesterday's high around 62 and low 34.

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