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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1966
Page
2
The piece argues that strikes can aid or cripple economies but violence has no place in civilization. It condemns arson, Molotovs, and intimidation while urging bargaining, lawful action, and mediated settlement. It cautions leadership shifts and stresses lawful means to protect workers and the public.
A gunman wired with a bandolier of shots killed three people at a car agency before a bullet through his head ended the spree. He allegedly held a female employee and two other women as shields while firing at two entering officers. Later reports tie the suspect, Jackson, to prior visits that day over car terms.
Classified ad seeks 20 shares of Merid or Life stock at $8 per share, valued at $10, with contact numbers 8725475 or 878-8020. Also a vehicle listing for a Buick Le Sabre four door with power steering in rough condition priced at $2450, contact 778-9111 Paseo.
Airman 1 Sam D. Johnson, 38, based at Beale AFB Calif, was killed when two cars collided 12 miles west of Elko on U S 49. His wife and seven members of the Onohee family were injured and taken to Elko General Hospital for treatment of undetermined injuries. Rev Keith Curry, his wife and five children were in the other vehicle.
Cliff Jones former Nevada lieutenant governor will fly to Washington to surrender for arraignment on a federal perjury indictment. The grand jury also indicted Bobby Baker for income tax evasion and grand larceny. Jones plans an arraignment before a district court judge on January 2.
Leonard Ingalls, spokesman for the Authority, says wages and taxes go uncollected with $100 million a day at risk if the strike lasts next week. Douglas MacMahon, new TA leader, accuses management of trying to break the union while TA seeks fines of $322,000 a day from the State Supreme Court for strike losses.
City leaders and the Clark County public service commission move toward a meeting on cab control as officials discuss PSC authority over the industry. Officials debate airport tolls, cab starters, and measures to curb abuses while chamber leaders consider hiring a full‑time lawyer to help regulate operations.
James Townsend and three other non union cab drivers were beaten and a cab set ablaze in a Riviera district assault. Deputies reported a large mob with brass knuckles and gasoline attacked cabs as bystanders watched flames billow from the vehicle. Officials said some assailants may have come from outside Las Vegas. union leaders denied involvement. Townsend was treated and released from hospital.
A Las Vegas cocktail waitress reports being abducted after leaving work at 1 30 a m. The assailant, a powerfully built man, forced her into his car on a lonely road west of the city, threatened to kill her, demanded disrobing, and held her in a vice like grip before driving back toward town. Police later arrested Riley at Main and Ogden Street. he is a kitchen helper employed in a Strip hotel and has been in Las Vegas since 1955.
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