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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

2

Mediation In Works? County Moves Toward Taxi Negotiations

County Sheriff officers arrest Paul Chelus, 34, for disturbing the peace after a dispute at the airport as Yellow Cab fights with Teamsters over arbitration. Pat Carver, Yellow Cab general manager, defends the company stance and notes negotiations with other unions have not begun since the Teamsters were removed.

Paul Francis Chelusche Pat Carver Yellow Cab Las Vegas Sun Yellow Gragaon Carver Son Teamsters

Mixed Classifieds and Sale Notices From Local Listings

A cluttered page lists items for sale and misc notices including houses for sale, boats and motors, used rigs, tools and storage units. Entries show contact numbers and brief descriptions such as 440 s2 9 items, 7-HOUSES FOR SALE, 735-518?, 735-5656, 795-8407, and references to specific equipment like Silverline and Glassmagic rigs.

Flying Crane loses crew in Vietnamese air war crash

A United States Air Cavalry battalion destroyed a Communist base near the Cambodian border and a twin turbine Flying Crane helicopter crashed near Pleiku between On Khe and Khe Sanh. Five Americans died, and rescue teams found no survivors amid ongoing Viet Cong offensives and a temporary pause in air strikes.

Saigon 1St Air Cavalry Pleiku 1St Cavalry On Khe North Viet Nam Hanoi South Viet Nam U.S Khe Sanh Quang Tri Province

Kleitgen Loses Fence Bid Despite His Plea for Safety

City commissioners deny an appeal by Dr. and Mrs. George Kleitgen of a 12 foot fence near attorney G William Coulthard s property. The doctor claimed discrimination noting 12 foot fences around nearby tennis courts and warned the current wall poses a safety hazard for children.

Kleitgen George Kleitgen Sahara G. William Coulthard Coulthard Kleifgen

Coast Faces Severe Winter Floods and Snow

Heavy rain and mountain snow cripple northern California regions through Thursday isolating Ferndale Dunsmuir and Eureka areas. Dozens of homes damaged or destroyed, roads and bridges washed out, and public safety officials warned of possible renewed flooding if warm spells melt the snowpack. About 43 people died during the Christmas week storms and property losses top $300 million. Humboldt County residents faced evacuations and a state of emergency was declared as streams began to recede but risks lingered.

Mountai

Dungan Demands Court Apportion Legislature In Session

A warted call by Miss Dungan urges the court to ensure fair apportionment of the legislature. She notes mistrust in a current Assembly bill that would allocate Clark County 40 percent of representation despite 44.5 percent population, while 14 small counties with 25.6 percent population gain 30 percent of seats.

California Assembly Clark County

Easy Win For Hanley In Nevada Casino Election

Keith declared the turnout excellent as 115 ballots were cast of 127 possible with five challenged. Feldman congratulated Hanley after previously clashing, and debates over contract talks and NLRB jurisdiction continued amid a make or break election on the Las Vegas Strip.

Keith

Grand jury to hear more testimony in municipal court scandal

The grand jury aims to finish testimony on the Municipal Court scandal disclosed by the Sun over 37 years ago. Some witnesses may invoke the Fifth Amendment. Barbara Maxwell faced felony charges later dismissed in Justice Court and the matter was to be presented to the grand jury.

The SUN Barbara Maxwell

Minor Fire Doused In Thunderbird Hotel Hallway

A minor fire in the fourth floor hallway of the Thunderbird Hotel was quickly controlled by the County Fire Department. Officials report minor fire and water damage to a small portion of the hall.

Thunderbird Hotel

NLYV Strikes Out In Sewer Clash

Las Vegas issues stop work order for a proposed drive in theatre sewer hookup in Las Vegas city limits. City manager Lynch seeks lift but is denied unanimously. Lynch defends charter to extend sewer service beyond city bounds. Mayor Gragson criticizes Lynch with a controversial quip.

NLYV Las Vegas Cty Clay Lynch Lynch Kasper Park Oran Gragson

City commission orders police checks for Las Vegas outlet officers

Kansas City city commissioners voted to require background checks on three officers connected to Gateway Sporting Goods as a condition for a local permit for a planned firearms shop in Las Vegas. The officers were not named, with License Director Jean Dutton stating he did not have the identities. Sgt. Ben Compton objected to licensing Jerry Walburn and Cal Jensen alone, while their managers supported checks. the objections stemmed from Kansas City attorneys for other involved officers.

Kansas City Las Vegas Gateway Sporting Goods Las Vegas Sporting Goods Charleston Jean Dutton Ben Compton Jerry Walburn Cal Jensen

Cliff Jones’s Advertising Controversy and Newspaper Boycott Reflections

A personal account recalls a Las Vegas power dispute involving Cliff Jones, Nevada politicians, and casino leaders. The piece describes a hotel boycott over Sun advertising, Jones’s denied involvement, and a judge-like stance on press ethics as the author defends truthful reporting and laments a misleading headline.

Record High Marriage Licenses Issued in Southern Nevada

Loretta Bowman of the Clark County Clerk reported 39,515 marriage licenses issued in 1965, surpassing the 36,701 issued in 1964, marking a new regional record for Southern Nevada.

Loretta Bowman Nevada

Doan's Pills Promise Quick Relief for Aches

Doan's Pills offer speedy relief for nagging backache headache and muscular pains as well as mild bladder irritation. The advertisement touts two actions a soothing effect and a mild diuretic through the kidneys to increase urine output, claiming decades of customer relief and urging purchase of the large size.

Dean Doan

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