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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1965
Page
2
Reporter recalls radio eyewitness account as two ex cons mob through three states robbing, murdering, kidnapping and evading pursuit. The chase included a sheriff’s car takedown and a threatened Las Vegas destination before shifting to Tonopah newsrooms. House ads promote Bank of Las Vegas services.
The Mariner 4 craft nears Mars after a long cruise from Earth. Officials warn the camera system may not provide usable pictures until trial transmissions begin. Scientists await first image data to judge if any usable photographs will be returned.
The House Rules Committee cleared a $1 billion military pay raise, signaling easy passage in the House. Chairman L Mendel Rivers cited retention of skilled Army Navy and Air Force personnel as the key issue driving the proposal.
Bible urges return to work and resumption of contract talks to settle the AEC dispute at the Test Site. He calls for open minds and rejection of extreme measures as labor unrest affects Southern Nevada highway, hotel, and private building projects.
The Fair and Recreation Board agreed to sell 20 acres to Nevada Equities for 750000 in cash within 72 hours notice, to be part of a larger 411 acre tract purchase from Mrs. Brown. If talks fail, the board’s purchase is void, and an access easement to the Convention Center is included.
Johnson said no decisions have been made on calling up reserves or increasing draft calls. He noted the administration will act after McNamara's return and outlined ongoing U.S. troop buildup in Vietnam, with estimates of 71,000 others possibly reaching 100,000 by summer, while expressing pessimism about peace talks and negotiations with Hanoi.
A proposed 14 point set of conditions governs air race sponsorship in Las Vegas. It requires FAA written approval and a formal waiver, Clark County and city business licenses, FAA Airport Facility contracts, notarized financial stability statements, insurance meeting airport and chamber standards, traffic control and parking plans, on site sanitation, food and beverage concessions, medical facilities, seating, public transportation, event date conflict avoidance, and coordination with Nellis AFB for air space clearance. The plan emphasizes escrow for prize money and robust safety and infrastructure measures.
Reds pound headquarters near Da Nang while U S planes strike deep into North Vietnam. One Marine killed and another wounded in Red Beach ambush as five Marines die in two Da Nang battles. Vietnamese forces report Viet Cong casualties and air operations against Son La, Ninh Binh, and Phu Yen. China warns of counterattack over airspace.
A columnist praises Paradise Valley Country Club for its revised private membership rules requiring a proposal from a current member and a seven‑person committee to approve applicants. The piece argues a foul mouth, not a big one, triggers disqualification and celebrates the club’s 27 holes, member ownership of real estate, family‑oriented facilities, and community value.
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