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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
1
Pasadena affair pits unbeaten Michigan State Spartans against UCLA with MSU favored by 14 points to cap a perfect regular season. Overcast skies backdrop as weather bureau notes conditions for the classic game.
The Spartans coach treats UCLA as a serious foe ahead of a 2 p.m. kickoff in front of about 100000 fans at the Rose Bowl. Daugherty had his players drill for 15 minutes and walk the field to familiarize themselves with the stadium.
Im Ae Daugherty stated UCLA possessed a psychological edge but Michigan State beat the Bruins. He noted UCLA claimed size advantage yet trailed in weight by about twenty pounds per player, reflecting on the matchup and public perception.
The Bruins showed explosive play this season though gaps appeared in key moments. After a surprising run they dropped only one game beyond a season opener at Michigan State, then faced a disputed loss to Tennessee following a conference title and Rose Bowl bid.
A long wish list salutes many individuals and groups including Hank Green Jordan Crouch McGroarty Marino Maki Belfer Scouts and pilots from Nellis and Thunderbirds. The message celebrates prosperity and democracy with local families and various professions named across page two.
More than 60,000 visitors and Las Vegans filled nightclubs bars and cabarets to ring in the new year. Officials trimmed predicted traffic tolls downward after the bustling celebration.
Las Vegas saw no street violence on New Year Eve despite a feud between Yellow and Checker Cab Companies and Teamsters Local 881. Only Checker Cab lacked drivers, while Yellow faced recruitment issues. a temporary restraining order hindered picketing but did not deter its aim. Casinos reported crowds, while freeway crashes near Las Vegas and elsewhere pushed early hour death toll higher than expected. authorities hoped to curb alcohol-related incidents.
Washington reports note administration officials refuse to treat Moscow and Hanoi remarks as direct responses. With eight days of North Vietnam bombing suspended, U.S. officials await a definite yes or no on the wide peace offensive. Kosygin demands withdrawal from South Vietnam, Tass cites Ho Chi Minh accusing Johnson of peace talk while waging war. Johnson aides press ahead, signaling continued diplomatic outreach and a warning to the Soviet and Communist blocs.
The Las Vegas SUN dedicates its first 1966 issue to stories of joy and goodness as a contrast to violent crime headlines. Editor notes contrast with prior front pages and expresses aim for a hopeful, integrity driven newspaper.
Variable high cloudiness with scattered showers possible. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Today's high 55 and low 33. Yesterday's high 55 and low 36. Noontime humidity 48 percent. Sunrise at 6 33, sunset at 4 26.
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