Black Orchid Faces Show Cause Hearing In Las Vegas
West Las Vegas liquor license action targets the Black Orchid owned by Charles Kellar. City officials plan a show cause hearing after Fountain warns tavern operators to remove prostitutes. Grant Stewart, Mayor Grayson, and City Atty Whitmore at the National League of Cities meet. hearing slated for Friday.
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President admits Viet Cong existence and openness to talks
The President declares the United States will fulfill commitments and explore peace avenues with the Viet Cong, signaling a willingness to meet with them while emphasizing strength. The piece argues appeasement can be prudent or dangerous, and warns against Red China expanding territory.
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Vegas Recruit Offices Await Step Up Order
Col Addison Millard said the 39 figure may stand while the September 35 quota could change due to the Presidents order. Navy Army and Air Force offices expect higher monthly enlistments as the draft step up may impact Clark County.
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President Johnson to send 50 000 more troops to Viet Nam
President Johnson announced a careful response to the war with a plan to add 50 000 combat troops in South Viet Nam and double the draft call to 35 000 per month. He stopped short of a national emergency and kept reserve forces option open. The total in country would rise to 125 000 as needed. The moves appeared less drastic than expected and were described in a nationwide news conference.
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Strike Expands as Vegas Painters Walk Out
Members of Painters Decorators and Paperhangers Local 159 began picketing glass and floor contractors on Wednesday after failed contract talks since July 1. About 160 glazers and tile workers join 450 other union members, with full details continued on Page 2.
Red Nations Blast Johnson Decision
Moscow radio and Eastern Bloc outlets condemned President Johnson's order to send 50 000 more troops to Vietnam calling it a new escalation stage. Radio Budapest warned it would worsen world peace. UPI reports New York stock market gained strength after Johnson's Viet Nam remarks.
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Fortas Named to Supreme Court by Johnson
President Johnson selected Abe Fortas a prominent Washington lawyer and close advisor to fill the first Supreme Court vacancy. Fortas, 55, will replace Arthur J. Goldberg who becomes U.N. ambassador. Fortas’s Jewish heritage keeps the court's Hebrew ancestry tradition alive since 1916. Fortas is expected to win Senate approval easily. Senator Sam J. Ervin called Fortas a capable lawyer and acceptable for the court.
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Weather bulletin for Today and Yesterday
Partly cloudy with southwest winds. afternoon high near 15 and a low of 75. Yesterday’s peak reached 104 with no reported low. Noontime humidity at 4 percent, sunrise 5 45, sunset 7 48.
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Bribe Allegation Hits Local Dairy Route Takeover
A petition filed with the Nevada State Dairy Commission in Las Vegas alleges Anderson Dairy paid a $250 bribe to move in on Vegas Valley Farms milk route at the Decatur Tonopah Highway junction in Indian Springs. Vegas Valley Farms claims film and tape records document the transfer and seeks license revocation.
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Right to Work Battle Passes in House Vote 221 to 203
The Johnson administration with labor task force backing won the main skirmish as the House approved a bill to nullify right to work laws in 19 states by repealing Taft Hartley section 14 B. The measure moves to the Senate with favorable outlook.
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Go Go Club Founder Garwood Van Exits Pussycat Venture
Garwood Van, founder of the Pussycat Go Go, plans to sell his 40 shares to Las Vegas resident John Egan, subject to Nevada Gaming Commission approval. Egan will file forms within days as the commission’s mid September meeting approaches. Van says he will retire from active ownership to focus on Musicland and real estate. A license show cause hearing looms for the club amid prior sheriff criticism.
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