Saigon Police Crackdown on Buddhist Protestors
In Saigon riot police used clubs and rifles to break up a Buddhist demonstration and beat American newsmen and photographers. The day saw clashes, arrests, and gunfire as militant Buddhists pressed anti-government protests amid warnings of an “America go home” campaign and delays to civilian rule. Violent actions continued through Hue with hunger strikes planned and a government move to limit Constituent Assembly powers.
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Saigon
UPI
Washington
Hue
National Leadership Council
Where I Stand on Lotteries and Nevada's Ballot
A columnist evaluates lottery myths and scams while weighing Nevada's legalization prospects. The piece questions morality and risk of gambles, noting past Spanish lottery schemes and urging cautious view of lottery promotions before a possible ballot amendment this fall.
Army Major Leads Gin Rummy Tourney Semi Finals
Major James F. Low of Washington, D.C., a veteran competitor from Berlin, tops the 11th International Gin Rummy Tourney after a 15-1 first round. He shares second with Martin Kreemerman and Gordon Johnson after eight straight wins. Jack Callie sits second with a 14-2 two day score, while Irving Page remains in the mix at 13-3.
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Army
James F. Low
Washington, D.C
Berlin
Germany
Low
Martin Kreemerman
Mexico City
Gordon Johnson
Orange
Calif
Jack Callie
Beverly Hills
Callie
Flamingo
Fremont Hotel
Irving Page
San Antonio
Texas
Page
Navy Jets Shoot Down Mystery Plane Off Vietnam Coast
Navy jets from an aircraft carrier downed an unidentified plane and pursued another off the North Vietnamese coast after radar sighting. Ground forces in the central highlands fought a major battle as Capt. Bill Carpenter and his paratroop unit retook the bamboo area where they had been trapped last week. The Harrah’s Club case on NLRB jurisdiction over Nevada casinos reached a critical point with a San Francisco appeals court ruling.
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Saigon
UPS
South China Sea
7Th Fleet
U.S
Central Highland Jungles
Bill Carpenter
West Point
Carpenter
A. U. S. Court of Appeals
San Francisco
NIRB
Nevada
Ex-DA Foley Seeks Clark County D A Office
George Foley 44 of Las Vegas announced plans to file for Clark County district attorney. A former DA in 1959 1960 he has 19 years practice at Mendoza Foley and Garner and served as prosecutor and defense counsel in local boards and commissions.
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George Foley
Las Vegas
Clark County
Law Firm
Mendoza, Foley
District Attorney's Office
Foley
Board of County Commissioners
Weather notes with sun and showers forecast
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and gentle winds. Today's predicted high is 195 with sunrise at 5 23 and sunset at 7 59. Yesterday's high 195 and low 71 with noontime humidity around 6 percent.
Richards Objects To $10,000 Study Of Court Working
Municipal Court Judge Walter Richards and Court Clerk Louise Conley blasted a blue-ribbon panel’s plan to hire an ABA traffic court expert for 10,000 to study court procedures. They say the panel ignored new procedures from the last 18 months and conducted only a cursory review, urging no public spending for the study.
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Richards
Walter Richards
Louise Conley
ABA
Ray Thorn
American Bar Association
California Fire Breaks Through Large Forest Blaze
In Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara wind driven timber area fire broke through lines as about 2000 firefighters fought containment. Officials report the blaze charred 65000 acres with winds up to 30 mph driving spot fires beyond a 50 mile perimeter and the fire moving south toward wildlife areas.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Upi
Los Padres National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Fair Board budget revolt over Clark County recreation plan
Kelley and Broadbent led a tense Clark County Recreation Board meeting that blasted a $2,684,000 budget and proposed 7 to 8 percent pay raises. Kelley urged moving the Convention Bureau under the Chamber of Commerce or closing the bureau, while Broadbent challenged rising salaries and heavy advertising costs. He argued last year’s spending exceeded revenue by $700,000 and warned that public funds back the budget.
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Clark County Recreation Board
Convention Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Broadbent
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Tion
da Nang
NLRB
Barcelona
Spain
Hank Greenspun
Navy
Tom Hanley
Gaming Union
National Labor Relations Board
Harrah's Club
NILRB
Nevada Resort Association
Fred Richman
Chicago
F Cortez
Supreme Court
Sahara
Thunderbird
Tropicana
Stardust Mint
Desert Inn
Golden Nugecet
Silver Nugget
el Cortez
Golden Gate
Hanley
The
Ney
George
Jim Barrows
SUN
Ann Landers
Boulder City
Paul Petes
Sylvia Porter
Boots
Secuhiniat TV
California
Kelley
Broadbent
Fair Board
James Kelly
North Las Vegas
Chamber
Fair and Recreation Board
Miami
Kelly
Hoover Dam
A.m
Showboat Motor Hotel
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