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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1966

Page

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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.

Washington UPI Johnson White House Viet Nam U.S North Bill D. Moyers Ert S. McNamara Hubert H. Humphrey U.N Arthur J Goldberg Earle G Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff

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.

Teamsters Union Chamber of Commerce Taxicab Committee John Porter Porter Union Cab Management Resort Hotel Association Convention Industry Chamber of Commerce Sheriff's Office Las Vegas

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.

New York UPI Michael J. Quill Hyman Zukerman Quill Manhattan W. 72Nd St Roosevelt Hospital Transport Workers Union City Transit Authority Lyndon B. Johnson TWU Mt. Sinai Tospita Mike Page

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.

Wilbur Eugene Gray John Sexton Mexico Leonard Root Supreme Court Gray Sexton Root Nevada 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.

Boston UPI George Curtis William A. Torrenzi Paramount Plymouth Leonardi’s 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.

Ralph Alsup 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.

Sun Valley Idaho Lake Tahoe Las Vegas Lake 14 Hoe Parry Thomas Kell House Jerry Macks Baldy Mountain

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.

Los Angeles UPI Hedy Lamarr Beverly Hills MayCo Miss Lamarr

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.

Las Vegas 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.

Bank of Nevada 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.

Kennedys Big Business White House Crat

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.

Nevada 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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