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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1966

Page

7

Fulbright Launches Attack on Foreign Aid Escalation

Sen. J. William Fulbright opened the Senate battle over foreign aid criticizing the Johnson administration for escalating commitments without congressional consultation. He urged year by year review as U. S. involvement grows in Viet Nam and Johnson’s Asian development plan.

Washington UPI Sen J. William Fulbright Senate Johnson Administration Congress Fulbright U. S Ment Viet Nam Johnson Arkansas Democrat House Alliance For Progress South Viet Nam Dean Rusk Senate Foreign Relations Committee Asia Executive Branch

Philippine Mayor Slavi Ambushed by Huk Assassins in Pampanga

Mayor Anastacio Gallardo of Candaba in Pampanga and five escorts were slain in an ambush by suspected Huk assassins while traveling toward Manila for a meeting with President Marcos. Also killed were two policemen a constabulary trooper a village official and a civilian guard. The group was on a jeep about 50 miles north of Manila when attacked. Gallardo led the Anti Huk Mayors League in Pampanga.

Philippine Constabulary Anastacio Gallardo Candaba Pampanga Province Manila Ferdinand Marcos Pampanga Gallardo New Anti-Huk Mayors League National Police

Black Power Debate Highlights Powell Defense of Movement

Rep. Adam Clayton Powell argues that Black Power is not antiwhite and envisions an ingathering of Black people to claim rightful democratic status. He cautions that ignoring the new strain of civil rights activists could trigger more violence in Watts Harlem and Chicago.

Washington UPI Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Powell Martin Luther King Harlem Watts West Side Chicago

Bardot Honeymoon Stirs Tahiti Quiet Life

Brigitte Bardot and Gunther Sachs honeymoon after their Las Vegas wedding. They reached Papeete seeking rooms but found none and then vanished with Sachs saying they would stay with friends to enjoy privacy. He claimed Tahiti offers the couple peace away from crowds.

Papeete Tahiti UPI Brigitte Bardot Bora Bora Miss Bardot Gunther Sachs Las Vegas Sachs

Kennedy aide leads rescue of two pilots off Vietnam coast

On the USS Princeton a former Kennedy aide, Capt. Tazewell T. Shepard Jr., directed a daring rescue after an F4C Phantom crashed north of the DMZ. Marines helicopters braved shore batteries to pluck Capt. Frank D. Moruzzi and Lt. John Preston from the sea as enemy junks closed in.

Saigon UPI John F. Kennedy Tazewell T. Shepard Jr Mobile Ala Princeton Shepard

Nation's Weather Table Summary by UPI

Temperature and precipitation data for a 24 hour period ending 4 a.m. Pacific Standard Time are prepared by the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco. The table provides regional readings and moisture measurements used for nationwide weather forecasting.

U. S. Weather Bureau San Francisco

Record Heat Hits Buckeye and Needles in U.S. Heat Wave

The U.S. Weather Bureau reported the day's high temperature reached 115 degrees in Buckeye Arizona and Needles California, the hottest readings outside Alaska and Hawaii. The coldest early morning value was 38 degrees in Reno Nevada.

New York

Salt Lake mineral rights bill clears path for plants

The House passed an amendment to allow exploitation of minerals in Great Salt Lake Utah by giving the Interior Secretary authority to set rental rates on lands exposed by shrinking lake waters pending final ownership ruling. The move, requested by President Johnson, aims to enable mineral extraction plant construction along the lakeshore.

Washington UPI Great Salt Lake Utah Johnson Secretary of Interior

Impeachment Talk Arises Over Justice Douglas Marriage

In Congress Mississippi Democrat Rep. Abernathy called for Justice William C. Douglas to resign after learning of his fourth marriage to a 23 year old student. Rep. Andrews and Rep. Findley floated impeachment or tougher removal rules citing moral grounds and judicial safeguards.

Washington UPI Mississippi William C. Douglas Thomas G. Abernathy D-Miss House Speaker George Andrews D-Ala Congress Douglas Andrews House Juditiary Committee Paul Findley A-ll

New York Officer Saves Lifesaving Move After Street Fight

New York patrolman Philip Markey, accused of brutality during a Coney Island street brawl, earns hero cheers after reviving a newborn black baby with 15 minutes of mouth to mouth resuscitation. He and partner Steven Gessler helped hospitalize mother and infant in good condition.

New York UPI Philip Markey Markey Coney Island Hospital Coney Island Police Review Board

Auto safety rules push for clear consumer information

The House Commerce Committee approved a measure to require automakers to disclose safety performance data to buyers, with the Commerce Secretary detailing requested information. A $1,000 penalty per violation, up to $400,000 total, was set for noncompliance, and repurchase of nonconforming cars was favored over seizure. The bill targets 1968 model cars, with standards to apply to certain used cars in two years. Chairman Harley Staggers expressed optimism for rapid House action.

Senate House

Javits Pushes Tax Hike To Slow Inflation

Sen. Jacob Javits urged President Johnson to seek a federal income tax increase of 5.5 to 7 billion dollars to curb consumer spending and ease rising interest rates. Federal Reserve Board member Andrew Brimmer proposed temporarily suspending the investment tax credit if no tax rise occurs to prevent unsustainable capital outlays.

Washington UPI Federal Reserve Board Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Johnson Congress Javits Senate Andrew F. Brimmer

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