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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

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Yanks Clobber Reds in Viet Nam Ambushes

U S troops halted two Viet Cong ambushes in separate actions near Da Nang and along the Highway of Death. First Cavalry jeep radar foiled an ambush, while Marines near Da Nang East destroyed or wounded several enemy fighters. South China Coast ships shelled Viet Cong installations, with USS Shelton Higbee and Ernest G. Small involved.

Saigon UPI U.S Viet Nam 1St Cavalry Com da Nang South China U.S. 7Th Fleet Highland South Viet Nam Shelton, Higbee Ernest G. Small UPS Ticonderoga

Indira Gandhi rises as India’s prime minister reshaping gender roles

The article notes Indira Gandhi becoming prime minister and the shockwaves it sends through views on women in government. It contrasts India’s move with the United States and recalls past efforts like Margaret Chase Smith’s 1964 run. The piece suggests women may influence global politics despite prevailing gender norms.

Indira Ghandi India Margaret Chase Smith

First triplet home as Bowen infant recovers from lung defect

Paul Bowen born Jan 5, Nevada history’s second triplet set, survived a collapsed lung after birth. Surgeons at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital repaired the defect and he left hospital with siblings pending return within three weeks. Mrs Bowen expressed joy as the family adapts a trailer into a nursery and awaits the other two infants.

Paul Bowen Nevada Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Paul Charles Bowen

FBI to aid hunt for hot suspect in Glendale slayings

Sheriff Ralph Lamb said the killings of Les ter McCormick and James Francis Boyle at the Glendale Service Station involved a $100 robbery. A warrant for the main suspect was issued and the FBI will seek a flight to avoid prosecution. The suspect fits the general description, has a lengthy police record, and may be in the Midwest.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Glendale Lester McCormick James Francis Boyle Ralph Lamb McCormick Boyle District Attorney's Office FBI Lamb Midwest Grand Theft Auto Glenn Simmons McCormick’s

Weather summary for today with chilly showers

Cloudy with showers expected. High near 53 degrees and a low around 1. Yesterday's high was 52 with a low of 0. Noontime humidity around 3 percent. Sunrise at 6 45 and sunset at 5 02.

Who Is It contest finals draw closer for big prizes

The Sun reveals the identity of photos in the tie breaking round of its Who Is It mystery celebrity photo contest on page 33. Finalists compete for a $25,000 prize package including a 1966 automobile, mink store, TV sets and more.

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JFK and Adlai Stevenson Had Their Differences

Arthur Schlesinger notes in A Thousand Days that Kennedy admired Stevenson but found him occasionally irksome. The relationship was not as cordial as expected, with Kennedy’s admiration tempered by Stevenson’s idiosyncrasies. Part 12 appears on Page 22.

JFK ADLAI John F. Kennedy U.N Adlai Stevenson Arthur Schlesinger Stevenson Kennedy SUN

Judge Sexton Goes on Strike After Supreme Court Reversal

District Judge John Sexton of Battle Mountain stayed home and did not plan to return to court after a State Supreme Court reversal of his robbery conviction appeal. The ruling cited a trial with jurors present only in parts, and Sexton questioned a nonrecord stipulation about proceeding without a twelfth juror. The dispute involves alleged misrepresentations to the high court and DA office representation at the appeal.

State Supreme Court Dist John Sexton Battle Mountain Supreme Court High Court District Attorney's Office

Cabbie Settlement Near? Teamsters Deny Quick Arbitration

Teamsters prepared a counter proposal for Yellow Cab Co. while denying reports they would submit issues to arbitration to end the strike. Yellow Cab manager Carver said talks were close to a return to the streets, but Carver and Teamsters Local 881 officers cautioned that arbitration is not yet agreed and the strike continues.

Yellow Cab Co Ver Carver Grant Sawyer Teamsters

Link Yanks To Viet s Black Market Link

The House Foreign Affairs Committee heard that unknown amounts of U.S. aid to Viet Nam are being stolen and diverted to black market operations with both Communists and Americans profiting. Secretary Rusk and aid director Bell testified in support of $415 million in economic aid, including $275 million for Viet Nam, and Bell said diversions are under investigation as a fast-moving operation.

Washington UPI U.S Viet Nam House Foreign Affairs Committee Dean Rusk David E. Bell

Nevada employment hits record high in 1965

Nevada averaged 155 440 business and industrial jobs in 1965 a new high as construction activity dipped unemployment ranged 5.1 to 7.5 percent above the national average Bruce Barnum director said labor force should rise at least five percent in 1966 with gains in tourism transport trade and education while some lagging industries including construction remain subdued.

Carson City New UPI Nevada State Employment Security Department Bruce Barnum

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