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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1966
Page
2
A 14 year old honor student writes about crippling nausea before exams. A counselor explains stage fright, the audience being parents and teachers, and urges studying for personal satisfaction to ease the illness and pressure to get top grades.
A chatty local column recalls varied topics from a drug scare over DMSO to FDA actions on market withdrawal. It mentions a Las Vegas social circle, TV audience turnout for a pro bowling final at Showboat Lanes, and cultural notes about theater and wages.
A tentative deal is expected today between Local 881 Teamsters and cab firms Yellow Checker with an 11 day cooling off period. If no settlement follows, cab operations revert to the prior status. Judge Mowbray stresses public safety and potential invalidation if violence occurs. City officials back a cab reentry plan with a tied up ordinance and shuttle aid for tourists at the airport amid continued picketing.
Six Las Vegas residents faced 24 hours of cold, hunger, and fear after their sedan bogged in mud in the Hidden Forest region two miles off Highway 93. Rescuers from the Clark County Sheriff's Jeep Posse found them at dawn after a focused air and ground search.
Four astronauts trained near McDonnell Field for Gemini 9 with Thomas Stafford Eugene Cernan and others. Backup crew members were killed in a training incident prompting NASA to confirm plans to proceed with the mission.
Larry Lord Motherwell aged 48, a convicted murderer once linked to the death of Washington widow Mrs. Pearl Putney, died of a heart attack in San Quentin prison. He previously faced a five-to-life sentence after a 1960 jury conviction for second degree murder. The case centered on the disappearance of Mrs. Putney in 1958 and the later discovery of her remains.
North Las Vegas Councilman James B. Kelly alleges the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board misstates its 35 member composition against its charter. City leaders approve a request for SMa matching funds after Elaine Wolbrook invites a meeting to discuss concerns. Mayor Taylor blocks a $30,000 advance to an engineering firm, pending bond sale. total project costs are estimated at 175000.
Seven masters lead after two rounds at Stardust Auditorium in a field of 115. Highlights include International Grandmasters Larry Evans of Las Vegas and Pal Benko of New York City with 2-0 scores along with U.S. Masters Kenneth Smith Dallas Drorich Marchand Rochester N Y Charles Henin and Nearman Lessing Los Angeles and Dan Tischheimer Chicago Anthony Saidy was upset in round two drawing with W S Kaiser of Minneapolis. Mrs Gregor Piatigorsky leads the women with one win and one draw. Games today at 9 am and 4 pm with the public invited.
Local feature notes Peana community ties to diamonds as a lasting symbol displayed in annual festivities. Residents celebrate era of craftsmanship and heritage, highlighting cultural symbolism and local pride amid ongoing events.
Boyd relinquishes roles on area development priority state legislative action and downtown improvement committees. He received the 196] United Fund Award for outstanding citizenship and was named M among Man of the Year. He holds positions with American Legion Elks Rotary United Fund AB board Boys Club Clark County Variety Club and Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation.
Police reported a break in at the home of Richard and Connie Stephens 3009 Colanthe with at least 20 dollars missing. Stephens, an Arden milkman, will make a full inventory to determine further losses.
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