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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1966

Page

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Rusk questions Viet Nam peace response and bombing

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said the Communists offered no positive reply to President Johnson's peace overtures during the 29 day bombing lull. He warned the United States could resume raids if Hanoi remains silent beyond invective and deceit. Rusk pressed for a meaningful signal from Hanoi and cautioned that widening Asian war would bring great peril to the Communists.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Johnson Rusk United States North Viet Nam Viet Nam Independence Nam Asia

Nevada Senate races loom as election filings begin

The article surveys Clark County figures in Nevada politics as filing opens for the House seat and potential Senate candidates. Mahlon Brown is tipped for re election while George Von Tobel Ed Fike and Guild Gray face questions from voters over recent votes and influence bidding. Bill Coulthard Vernon Burger and Floyd Lamb appear as possible contenders in a crowded field.

Mahlon Brown State Senate Mahlon Clark County

Gun barrel found east of Alsup home in desert search

Deputies scoured the desert area east of Astern Avenue about a half mile from the Alsup residence to locate a gun barrel from the Alsup slaying. Chief Glen Simmons said the hunt would continue for the butt, led by Walter Butt and Lee McCullough, with a two mile path studied and reports of possible retaliation noted after Donald Alsup, 24, registered a 44 magnum.

Desert Astern Avenue Alsup Glen Simmons Lets Walter Butt Lee McCullough Warmsprings Donald Lee Alsup Sheriff's Office Young Alsup Plumbers

Bomb blast hits U S troops despite cease fire

Viet Cong snipers killed two U S Marines as Communist forces violated the cease-fire at least 51 times nationwide. A bomb in a villa used as quarters for the 593rd Signal Company cracked a 3 by 3 foot hole, killing an American sergeant nearby. The device, about 25 pounds, was placed by a cyclist in a narrow alley. several Vietnamese homes were damaged but no Vietnamese deaths were reported.

U.S US. Army 593Rd

Bay of Pigs What Happened in Kennedy Era

The article outlines debates over the Bay of Pigs crisis and Kennedy’s decision on whether to escalate with a stronger military action or accept the defeat. Arthur Schlesinger Jr recounts the president’s reactions in the current installment on page seven.

Kennedy Arthur Schlesinger, Jr United States

Taxicab mediation in Las Vegas stalls as Gov Sawyer halts talks

Nevada sources report mediation between Yellow Cab Checker Cab and Teamsters Local 986 has collapsed after Gov Grant Sawyer abruptly stopped efforts late Thursday. No party would comment and rumors say a drivers union contract with a San Francisco based locals may be sought. A county hearing on a taxicab ordinance was set for February 7.

Las Vegas Grant Sawyer SUN Sawyer Yellow Cab Co San Francisco

American tourist Mott dies in Soviet labor camp transport

Mott 27 of Sheffield Massachusetts died by slashing his throat while being moved from a Murmansk jail to an unnamed labor camp. He had been sentenced November 24 in Murmansk to 18 months for illegally crossing the border. The U.S. embassy demanded a full investigation and condemned the handling of the case.

Moscow API Newcomp Mott Foreign Ministry Mott Sheffield Mass Murmansk

Angry villagers protest U.S. bomb search in Chevas de Almanzora

More than 50 residents gathered in the town square to oppose the U.S. and its bomb as a search for missing secret elements of a B52 bomber entered its fourth day near Palomares. The crowd shouted anti American slogans before dispersing, while hundreds of U.S. airmen moved equipment to a sealed beach area amid unconfirmed reports of a nuclear device being sought.

Chevas DE Almanzora Spain UPI U.S Palomares Air Force Ing Strategic Air Command

Bandits steal over 500000 in Miami Beach jewelry theft

Bandits broke into the Ocean side suite of Mrs. Frederica Emert at the Golden Strand Motel in Miami Beach and escaped with more than 500000 dollars in jewels furs and cash. Detectives said the exact value is uncertain but at least half a million. Mrs Emert sister of Congressman Frelinghuysen was away. goods were insured.

Miami Beach Oceanside Frederica Emert Emert New Jersey Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen Mrs. Emert Golden Strand

Nevada union leader comments on Alsup slaying link

Casino union head Tom Hanley said he cannot see any connection between the killing of Ralph Alsup, longtime plumbers and pipefitters leader, and the union's fight with the gaming industry. He called speculation premature and urged patience while investigators work.

Nevada Tom Hanley Ralph Alsup Alsup Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Los Angeles Hanley Hanle Esterday

Bombing Lull Worth The Price Says Mac

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara said the North Vietnamese used the 29 day bombing pause to rebuild bridges roads and communications lines and to regroup and resupply. He called the lull a small price to pay in the pursuit of peace as infiltration from the north reportedly increased.

Washington UPI Roberts McNamara North Viet Nam U.S Senate South Viet Nam

Arct ic Cold Wave Bites Las Vegas Area

A severe cold snap grips the region with temperatures down to 23 degrees in the lower valley and four degrees higher elsewhere. Residents report delays, frozen pipes, and children bundled for school as the arctic storm spreads snow from Kansas to the Mexican border and blankets Texas.

Las U.S Kansas Mexican Texas

Warmer Temperatures and Clear Skies Expected Today

The forecast calls for a high near 48 degrees with light winds. Low temperatures range from 20 to 25 degrees with yesterday’s high 44 and low 27. Noon humidity at 19 percent, sunrise at 6 48 and sunset at 4 57.

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