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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1966
Page
1
Space Center Houston reports astronaut Eugene Cernan may attempt a spacewalk to remove the dangling shield from the satellite Glob. Thomas Stafford and Cernan pursued a rendezvous with Gemini 9 nearly docking while the shield blocked planned docking and jeopardized the mission.
William C. Schneider told reporters at a news conference that no decision had been made on sending Cernan to the Glob. He said the team would study the issue all night as the weld-like machine described resembled an angry alligator moving about the area.
An editorial reflects on rapid scientific advances and space exploration while contrasting them with a local missing child case. It argues that despite cosmic wonders the enduring value lies in community, family, and helping the boy return home, stressing interconnected humanity over machines.
Two Buddhist nuns set themselves on fire in Saigon driving the death toll to eight in a wave of self immolations protesting U.S. backing of Ky's government. The nun Thich Na Dieu Tu died at Nha Trang while Nu Bao Luan died at Vien Hoa Dao pagoda Saigon.
The State Department reiterated the United States would consider stopping the bombing of North Vietnam if Hanoi showed reciprocal action. It also sought clarification from China on a Chinese proposal as part of the broader effort to ease the crisis.
An estimated 25 000 to 30 000 people passed through the Four Queens on its first day of operation Thursday. The same heavy turnout continued yesterday with a weekend expected to bring a dense crowd to the new casino.
Inside the Sun notes the Four Queens casino drawing huge crowds on its first day. Thousands flock to slots blackjack and keno as officials lead a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. despite an early opening.
Chaos roils North Vietnam as mass bombings cost seven U.S. planes and possibly six crewmen. Daredevil rescues recover three airmen as four straight days of heavy air attacks unfold along the coast and inland.
Pasadena Calif. America’s Surveyor moon probe scanned the lunar surface for the third day to help astronauts assess a bright bump seen in 863 clear pictures. JPL scientists said the feature’s classification depends on distance, from a bump to a mountain, as data return continues.
Clear with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high near 95 and low around 60. Yesterday reached 92/63. Noontime humidity about 5 percent. Sunrise 5 24, sunset 7 54.
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