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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1966

Page

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Drivers Put a Hitch In Contract Okay

Las Vegas cab strike talks nearly settled as drivers vote to accept a deal from Yellow and Checker Cab. They conditioned approval on the companies dropping all suits, including a four million-dollar action. The firms refused, saying suits were not negotiable and an arbitrator would decide wage terms.

Teamster Union All Matum Oran Grayson Yellow Teamsters Whittlesea Grant Sawyer

Viet Cong Assault Misfires In Mekong Delta Action

Viet Cong guerrillas two battalions strong launched a major attack in the Mekong Delta striking a government infantry camp at dawn but found troops had moved to a new outpost 300 yards away. In a separate engagement government reinforcements killed 75 guerrillas as U.S. and Australian forces pushed through the war zone near Saigon.

Saigon VPS Mekong Sa’ Gon V Cong 19Th

Stand-Stand Memo to Hank on Town Potholes and Promises

A reader letter laments months of ongoing street construction with no fix in sight and demands clearer timetables. The piece mocks Convention Center publicity and notes a mallard at Paradise Valley Golf Course as a light aside. It ends by referencing a Las Vegas marriage report.

Power Plays in Indonesia Spark Quick Army Takeover

UPI reports Indonesia moved to seize power after uncovering a plot by Foreign Minister Subandrio and Red Chinese Premier Chou En-lai to eliminate rightist elements among military and government leaders. The army acted swiftly to stabilize the country following the plot disclosure reported yesterday in Singapore.

Singapore UPI Indonesia Subandrio Chou En-lai Soehaorto Voice Free Indonesia West Java

Ribicoff Joins Kennedys In Vietnam Negotiations

Connecticut Senator Ribicoff urged including the Viet Cong in any future negotiations to end the Vietnam War. He said all parties must sit at the table and that the Viet Cong will have to be represented in bargaining. He spoke in Atlanta for the United Jewish Appeal and commented on Vice President's stance regarding elections.

Ribicoff Atlanta United Jewish Appeal Hanoi

Gemini 8 Launch Delayed By Dual Leaks At Cape Kennedy

Gemini 8 mission faces at least a 24 hour postponement as Atlas Agena booster and Gemini spacecraft leaks are chased. Neil Armstrong and David Scott drill on spacewalk plans while ground crews replace valve and regulator and crew reviews emergency procedures. A decision on a Wednesday liftoff was expected, with parts borrowed from Gemini 9 ahead of repairs.

Cape Kennedy Neil Armstrong David Scott Atlas Federal Space Agency Cremen Armstrong Scott

Paper Delivery Service Hours Note

The notice provides a phone number 382 3078 and asks readers to call before 9 50 a m if they miss their paper for immediate service. It appears as a reader assistance or delivery service reminder in a newspaper column.

Weather forecast with mild winds and cloudy skies

Variable high cloudiness with gentle morning winds shifting to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Today's high near 50 and low around 50, yesterday's high 51 and low 49. Noontime relative humidity around 20 percent. Sunrise at 5:52, sunset at 5:48.

City considers gas station plan on Sonopah and Washington

City commissioners will decide tomorrow whether Hol Fountain and builder Anthony Miranti can develop a service station at the Sonopah Highway and Washington Avenue site. Thirty three residents protested the rezoning from residential in petitions filed at last week's planning hearing. Planning commissioners had unanimously approved the change. The area already features multiple service stations including three corners opposite the proposed site.

Hol Fountain Anthony Miranti Sonopah Highway Washington Avenue Planning Commission Fountain-Miranti

Astronaut Scott Carpenter Visits for PWA Convention

Commander Scott Carpenter arrives to speak at the tenth annual Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association convention. He noted his May 1962 orbital flights and later Navy Man in the Sea aquanaut program participation.

Scott Carpenter Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association PWA Carpenter Navy

Navy diver earns commendations during Sea Lab II project

The Sea Lab II officer in charge Carpenter led diving teams and crew training during a 30 day experiment, earning the Navy Unit Commendation and the Legion of Merit. The convention features Dr Wyndham Davies, George R Cain, Dr James Z Appel and George F Archambault discussing medicine, healthcare, Medicare rules, and future health trends. More than 500 are expected to register today.

Carpenter Rious Wyndham Davies House of Commons Davies Great Britain Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association George R. Cain James Z. Appel The American Medical George F. Archambault

Slashing Swords Save Temple in Riot

In New Delhi thousands of Hindus attacked the Sikh temple area as guards wielded spears and swords. Several Hindus died and many injured as rioting spread to Amritsar and Jullundur. Curfews were ordered and police fired to control mobs.

New Delhi UPS India Amritsar Armritsar Jullundar New Delh

Grand Jury Adopts Agenda for Strife Amid Murders and Robbery

Grand jury yesterday weighed cases including murder and burglary as seven cab drivers testified in the probe into the 1964 Henry Durkee beating found after a robbery in West Las Vegas. A suspect, Jesse Travis, surrendered two weeks ago and Willie Scott is serving six months for involuntary manslaughter. A buyer in recent narcotics arrests was to testify but was missing for days.

Public Service Noel Clark Yellow Cab Henry Durkee Las Vegas Jesse Travis Willie Scott

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