Johnson weighs bombing pause as Viet Nam decision nears
President Johnson held a White House strategy meeting and acknowledged a 16 senator request to extend the bombing pause. He said he would be guided by congressional mandates and indicated a decision on resuming raids on North Vietnam was imminent though a date was not provided. Moyers said the process is for Johnson to determine what is best for the nation.
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City and County Propose Taxi Franchise Ordinance
Deputy Dist Atty John Porter says a taxi franchise ordinance was discussed with the Teamsters Union and industry representatives. If no definite plan emerges by Tuesday, the county will allocate franchises by its formula. A Las Vegas plan may use a separate resolution to cooperate.
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Quill Dies After Bus Subway Strike Leader
Michael J. Quill, 60, colorful Irish born labor leader and president of the Transport Workers Union, collapsed from a coronary occlusion in his Manhattan home. He had steered a 12 day bus and subway strike that paralyzed New York and drew national condemnation for wage guideline violations.
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Judge Takes A Trip
Wilbur Eugene Gray remains jailed as Judge John Sexton plans a trip to Mexico. Attorney Leonard Root denies misleading the Supreme Court in a case linked to Gray, Sexton, and the High Court. Gray faces February hearing on armed robbery conviction from December 4, 1964, after release on habeas petition.
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Vegas
Boston blast hits hotels and bars in honest district
A bomb-like explosion tore through two hotels a strip club a bar and a coffee shop in Boston’s theater district. Nine people died and 46 were injured with more bodies feared. Firefighters said cold winds and gas ignition may have sparked the fire and damaged buildings include the Paramount and Plymouth hotels and the Gilded Cage Leonardi’s and Chantiili venues.
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UPI
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Boylston Street
Sheriff denies link between Alsup murder and union dispute
The sheriff’s office refutes rumors that Ralph Alsup’s murder was tied to a labor conflict involving Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 and the contractor Bros., Inc. Detectives say the case remains open and not focused on the union’s dealings with the Caeser’s Palace builders. A shotgun was found at Alsup’s car after he returned from a local political meeting.
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Caeser’s Palace
Glenn Simmons
Alsup
Winter sports boom eyed for Sun Valley and Lake Tahoe
A columnist notes potential for a multi billion dollar ice and snow tourism rise shaping Lake Tahoe and Sun Valley Idaho. It recalls Las Vegas hesitations about events, cites ski pioneers, and mentions Parry Thomas Kell House Jerry Mack and Baldy Mountain runs as examples of growing interest in winter sports.
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Hedy Lamarr Denies Shoplifting After Arrest
Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr, 51, was arrested after being found with checks totaling 14 000 dollars and 130 dollars in cash while leaving a MayCo department store. She insisted she had never stolen anything and called the incident a misunderstanding during a Beverly Hills news conference.
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UPI
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Las Vegas Economy Hits New Highs in 1965
The Las Vegas economy reached new highs in 1965 despite ongoing labor strife and reduced construction. The year end economic activity report from the Bank of Nevada disclosed the gains yesterday.
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Bank of Nevada
Bank of Nevada Notes Modest 1965 Economic Advances
The Bank of Nevada report cites advances in utilities finance postal receipts population growth employment and tourism. President Arthur M Smith calls the year encouraging noting stability amid factors and a year end real estate upturn, with 1965 construction permits exceeding 91 million dollars.
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Arthur M Smith
Kennedy Versus Big Steel in the Hundred Days
The Kennedys believed big business favored Republicans over Democrats and the late President aimed to control prices. His first challenge was the big steel companies, a vast struggle highlighted in the current A Thousand Days episode on Page 13.
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Big Business
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Stormy Labor Picture With Three Unions Pressing Demands
Area labor picture remained stormy as three unions pressed demands across three industries. About 200 Las Vegas dairy workers waited for word on talks with employers as the contract neared expiration. The Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 failed to rally at the Nevada Test Site after leadership sought support from the Building and Construction Trades Council.
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Las Vegas
SUN
Sheet Metal Workers Local 88
College Boys Here Comes Draft
The Selective Service System moves to draft college students as guidelines for deferral or transfer to the IA are issued to local boards. Officials say criteria will mirror those used in the Korean War with test scores and class standing determining 1A or continued deferment for undergraduates and graduates.
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