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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1965
Page
1
U S warplanes and South Vietnamese troops stopped a second Viet Cong bid to overrun Ba Gia outpost 70 miles south of Da Nang. The attack began at 1 a m with mortars and recoilless cannon. One American adviser was killed. two missing. three wounded. Outpost reoccupied. seven Marines injured.
A columnist rants about youth violence and social disorder across six states, blaming immature decision making and lacking guidance. He contrasts it with a rising death toll in Vietnam and hints at local tensions over dairies and a coroner versus medical examiner clash. He notes upcoming air racing events in southern Nevada.
Nevada report shows no freeway fatalities in Clark County as July 4 weekend ends. Las Vegas crowds swelled but patrols logged only minor incidents including a three car crash at West Charleston and Arville with no injuries. The sole fatality occurred Sunday night in Winnemucca from brake failure on a downgrade, injuring Barbara Powell.
Today's forecast for Wald predicts variable high cloudiness and generally sunny skies. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph after noon. High around 110 and low near 78. Noontime humidity about 7 percent. Sunrise at 5 30 and sunset at 8 91.
A hydrogen explosion at Cambridge electron accelerator involving Harvard, MIT and the AEC injured ten men, four critically, and caused about 1 million dollars in damage. The blast occurred as liquid hydrogen filled a bubble chamber in the facility, the largest and most advanced of its kind. Firefighters from Boston and Somerville helped contain the hydrogen blaze that followed.
The Independence weekend traffic toll climbs beyond 510 deaths as the National Safety Council warns the final count may exceed 556 for a four day holiday. At 1 30 A M EDT UP I records show 527 deaths nationwide with California leading at 50, New York 34 and Illinois 23.
A fragmentation grenade near the rear wheel of a car narrowly missed injuring William E. Bell at Royal Crest Apartments. Las Vegas police recovered the live device and handed it to Nellis officials for disposal as detectives seek the pranksters who placed it Monday morning.
Porfirio Rubirosa millionaire playboy diplomat died when his high powered Ferrari slammed into a tree in the Bois de Boulogne Paris. The 56 year old was alone at the time as his wife Odile Rodin had left the bistro after a polo victory celebration.
Two 24 year old divers Harold Riley and Marvin Howe returned home safely Monday afternoon after a water search for them near Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. Deputies said the pair had left Sunday to spear fish, rented gear from Harry Wham of Whamco, and failed to notify families of their plans. A National Park Service plane assisted in the search before the men came home around 2:30 pm.
Two man Mt Charles ton State Fire Station crew controlled a Sunday night blaze in Kyle Canyon. Reported at 7 59 p m the fire was caused by fire jackers and confined to a dump area used by the state, away from picnic grounds. tanker deployed quickly. location about four miles from the station. County and state agencies were alerted to tinder conditions.
Beverly Hills based Hershey Martin a Wil liam Morris Agency top booking agent died at his home. He headed the West Coast personal appearance unit and helped place stars like Milton Berle Joe Lewis Sophie Tucker and Dean Martin in major venues. Funeral set for Hillside Memorial Park at noon Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Mayas two daughters Eleanor and Michele.
A casual dressed young man won a record $103,987.20 from a two dollar bet in Hazel Park's twin double at Monday racing. The previous Michigan mark was $52,235.80. Gem Line, Touch Bar, Abdul, and Little Lu made up the winning sequence with a cash payout in twenties, fifties, and hundreds.
Two labor disputes dominate the region. Operating Engineers Local 12 nears day 19 of a walkout against Southern Nevada contractors and building trades overp— with talks at a standstill. Independent Guard Association of Nevada continues picketing at the Nevada Test Site due to contract issues with Wackenhut. Carpenters Local 1780 threaten a strike after a late July offer from Federated Employers. REECO seeks concurrent maintenance and construction pacts with seven locals.
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