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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1966

Page

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Gov Sawyer Reports Gains in Cab Talks

Gov. Sawyer said substantial progress has been made in mediation talks to resolve the six month Yellow Cab strike. Talks resumed after a recessed session and will continue Tuesday evening as Sawyer adjusts his schedule for travel between Northern Nevada and Las Vegas.

Gov. Sawyer Grant Sawyer Sawyer Nevada Las Vegas Teamsters Local 881 Yellow Cab Checker Cab Companies

Tuskegee Students Riot After Arrest Sparks Street Turmoil

About 600 Negro students stormed through Tuskegee protesting the arrest of William R. Scott Taylor. Violence flared as store and auto windows were shattered and a deputy sheriff assaulted amid clashes with pickets.

Tuskegee Ala UPI Alton B. Taylor Samuel Younge Jr George Jackson William R. Scott Taylor Jackson Scott Taylor Wille Parris Younge

Rusk Ky See No Indication North Vietnam Seeks Peace

U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk and South Viet Nam Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky said there were no signs North Viet Nam sought a settlement to the Viet Nam War. They supported continued military readiness while open to peace proposals and noted world efforts toward a settlement. The communique came as they prepared to meet Harriman in Manila for talks with the Philippines.

Tary Rusk Viet Nam Rusk Johnson W. Averell Harriman Manila Philippines

Honey Faith and Family Memories Across Generations

A writer recalls childhood taught truths from mothers and fathers about honey cream tomatoes and eggs for 100 years. He notes belief in home remedies schoolyard lore and the lingering question of evolving knowledge. The piece mentions Ruthe Deskin's ranch beehives and abundant honey at home.

Ruthe Deskin Lovelock Way Ruthe

Nigerian Army Revolt Kidnaps Balewa Amid Civil War Fears

UPI reports a Nigerian army mutiny that abducted Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and a cabinet minister. Lagos broadcasts claim assassinations and widespread violence, while loyalist forces under Maj. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi reportedly remain loyal as radio signals promise a return to normal.

Lagos Aguiyi Tronsi

Second arrest in Clark County grand jury probe

A second former state health official, Jack Crisci, 47, was arrested on indictments charging misappropriation of property and perjury. The arrests followed a 21 month grand jury probe into missing condemned food after a September 16 fire at the L Bar L Market in Las Vegas. Also named was a fourth student at Nevada Southern University who's at large.

Clark Countty Grand Jury Jack Crisci Burton C. Corwin Las Vegas Area L Bar L Market Sahara Maryland Park

Castro Seeks Volunteers for Southeast Asia War Effort

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro announced Cuba is prepared to send volunteers to fight Yankee imperialism in Southeast Asia. He condemned U S efforts for a peaceful settlement in Viet Nam as hypocritical and urged socialist governments to follow Cuba’s lead with strength and resources.

Fidel Castro Cuba Castro U.S Viet Nam Havana Miami

Weather Brief for Today and Yesterday

Sunny with variable cloudiness and NW winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 20. Today’s high 60 and low 35, yesterday’s high 63 and low 35. Noontime humidity 22 percent. Sunrise at 1:51 and sunset at 4:50.

Regents Plan Bid for Funds

University of Nevada regents met in Reno to form plans for a special legislative session to provide nearly 1 million dollars for more teachers and staff. President Charles Armstrong said about 700000 of the pending 849759 request would fund new teachers salaries amid a 15 percent enrollment rise forecast for Reno and Las Vegas campuses.

University of Nevada Regents Reno University Charles Armstrong Armstrong Las Vegas

Inaugural Snowstorm Sets Scene For JFK Day

The first of 20 installments recounts the Kennedy inauguration amid heavy snow in Washington. President-elect and Jacqueline Kennedy attend the Inaugural Concert and Gala as snow and wind paralyze streets. Soldiers melt drifts, and crowds brace the cold for the Capitol ceremony.

Arthur Schlesinger John F. Kennedy White House Washington Constitution Hall Armory Washington Monument William Walton Jackie Jefferson Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Plaza Georgetown Red Capitol Paddy L.B.J

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