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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1966
Page
1
Two Marine A6 Intruders collided over Chesapeake Bay and one crashed into Hampton triggering fires and destruction across three blocks. Ten killed and scores injured as 100 homes damaged and 15 destroyed. Pilots parachuted to safety. crews rescued by Coast Guard. Command said live bombs status unknown and cause under investigation.
The Washington Post reports that government and journalist snooping may backfire as leaked material and public scrutiny heighten concern over privacy and misuse of surveillance powers.
District Judge John Mowbray postponed ruling on defense motions to dismiss a $4 million invasion of privacy suit by Ed Levinson and the Fremont Hotel against Central Telephone, its employer, and FBI representatives. The government argued delay could affect related criminal probes involving Bobby Baker, Moe Dalitz, Johnny Drew, and others.
A Las Vegas memo mocks Hank Greenspun for afternoon dozes and a rumored habit of delivering fight tickets. It quotes a New Jersey reader criticizing Nevada litter along routes to Hoover Dam, calling for preservation of the scenic countryside.
U S paratroopers clashed with Communist forces on a rice paddy coastal plain near Tuy Hoa. At least 69 enemy soldiers were killed as the 101st Airborne Division fought back with helicopter reinforcements. Casualties on the American side were light.
Mostly clear conditions with afternoon showers possible. High 103 and low 70 reported for today, sunrise at 5 24, sunset at 8 01, yesterday’s high 99 and low 75.
President Charles de Gaulle told the Kremlin dinner that France seeks a European settlement on security without U S participation while acknowledging the United States role in global affairs. He pressed for Franco Soviet talks to shape Germany policy and regional peace.
Governor Grant Sawyer directed the State Welfare Board to independently appraise each family affected by his order removing children from homes where a foster parent had a felony conviction. The board will meet July 1 to evaluate merits and may decide some children should remain with families. Sawyer met with foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Raley to discuss the situation.
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