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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1966
Page
1
City Hall sessions under Mayor Oran Grayson produced a tense scene as taxi company leaders pressed a final offer to Teamsters negotiators. Dick Thomas and Bill Carpenter voiced cautious optimism about a possible settlement by March 11, with arbitration items noted.
A severe blizzard lashed the Northern Plains and upper Midwest with 98 mph winds and 30 foot drifts, isolating cities and stranding motorists and trains. North Dakota Lt. Gov. Charles Tighe declared the state a disaster area after talks with National Guard and civil defense officials.
Las Vegas city commissioners endorse an eight million dollar general obligation bond for expanding the Convention Center and recreational facilities. The plan aims to attract large conventions, boost employment and grow Clark County's economy, with bonds paid from existing hotel motel and gaming taxes.
The piece argues adults are easily duped by public officials while youth probe government. It laments halls closed to youngsters and defects in commissions, urging accountability and direct questioning of authority. It cites oppression, taxation, and alleged corruption as outcomes of unchallenged power.
Tornadoes across Alabama Mississippi killed 61 and injured about 600. Mississippi conducted house to house searches. two more deaths raised state toll to 60 with Alabama reporting another fatality. SBA declared disaster areas enabling federal 3 percent loans. floods prompted evacuations in Georgia. Weather watch issued for the deep south.
Dr Otto Ravenholt Clark County health officer said the Asian flu outbreak in Las Vegas area is declining after a peak on Monday. Daily illness counts fell and Clark County schools reported decreasing absences with 8462 out Monday 8090 Tuesday and 7694 Thursday, among about 57500 students district wide.
South Bend Indiana report notes Studebaker Corp halted auto production and exits the industry after more than a century in wheeled vehicles. The firm will continue non automotive lines such as appliances and electric generators while citing long term sales decline.
Viet Cong guerrillas fired on a U S Army barge on the Sai gon River and on two Vietnamese mine sweepers in an effort to block the inland port. In a separate engagement, American paratroopers killed 82 Reds about 220 miles northeast of Hanoi as U S planes pounded North Vietnam in a major raid.
Nevada Health and Welfare Director Wallace White proposes a 100 acre Clark County complex to care for mentally retarded youths, house a branch of the state children's home, and house a vocational rehabilitation center. The plan, presented to the State Planning Board for 1967 legislature proposals, envisions medical dental and psychiatric care and bookkeeping facilities.
Pal Benko of New York City won the five day U S National Open at Stardust Hotel with 75 points to take first prize of 800 dollars. Larry Evans placed second for 600 dollars. A total of 116 contestants entered the 4600 dollar event.
A Canadian Pacific DC8 crashed in fog while landing at Tokyo Airport, hitting a concrete wall and bursting into flames. Sixty four people died including five Americans. eight passengers survived. Notables among the dead include Jesse Zousmer of ABC News and his wife from Sands Point, NY. One U.S. citizen, Mrs. E. R. Heubner, 27, survived. Other victims include Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Covert of Philadelphia and Frank Bur.
Weather bulletin notes partly cloudy skies and gentle winds. Today's forecasted high around 35 and low near 30 with noontime humidity at 16 percent. Sunrise at 6 06 and sunset at 5 39. Yesterday reached a high of 50 and a low of 25.
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