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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
1
A Las Vegas merchant column argues failures result from ignoring SUN advertising and relying on the afternoon paper. It cites five defeats blamed on false circulation claims by the Review Journal, including a Paradise Road grocery store collapse. The piece defends SUN readers and criticizes big-shot egoism.
Charges and counter charges surged over wire tapping in Nevada as Clark County District Attorney Edward G. Marshall challenged Gov. Grant Sawyer to authorize prosecutions under state privacy laws. George Allard, chairman of the State Public Service Commission, stood at the center as the clash intensified in Las Vegas with state officials.
U.S. jets extended the war to near Hanoi and Haiphong, bombing oil depots two to three miles from the cities. Initial estimates show about 80 percent of attacked facilities wiped out, crippling North Viet Nam oil supplies. Hanoi claimed seven U.S. planes were shot down during the raids.
Joseph Falcone, 30, was found guilty of false imprisonment by a district court jury while acquitted of kidnaping. Falcone reacted with tears and thanks to his court appointed attorney Drake Delaney. The judge delivered the instructions at 3 p.m. and Falcone faced potential the death penalty on kidnaping, which jurors did not convict.
Sen. Alan Bible said final congressional action on Southern Nevada Water Project amendments clears the way for prompt funding. He praised House Interior Committee Chairman Wayne Aspinall for securing rapid agreement to Senate changes he steered through the Senate, noting the amendment was requested by the President and modifies a water rights priority provision on the Colorado River.
Mostly sunny with gentle winds up to 25 mph. Today's high 105 degrees and low 80. Sunrise at 5 27, sunset at 8 92. Yesterday's high 104 and low 82. Noontime humidity at 1 percent. Bible notes ongoing talks with House committee, Interior Department and Bureau of the Budget and expects presidential approval of final language.
Southern Nevada faces final hours of contract talks as Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 vote tonight at 735 N Lamb Blvd. Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co. and Catalytic Construction Co. prepare a final proposal. Electrical Workers Local 357 continue talks at the Riviera Hotel aiming to break a stalemate with no details released.
Las Vegas hotelmen and tourism professionals watched a looming air mechanics strike set for July 8 that could shut five major U S carriers, with three serving McCarran Field, threatening the 1966 tourist season.
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