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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1966
Page
2
The missing hydrogen bomb from a 1966 Palomares plane crash hindered by a partially parachuted device that settled on a sandy slope forcing a halt to recovery. Navy teams sought to raise the device as CURV unmanned recovery vehicles from the United States were flown in to probe underwater ledges off the coast. The wrecked bomb’s recovery had faced prior delays and depth challenges.
The NERVA nuclear engine test reached full power with five engines expected to operate 30 to 40 minutes in space. Officials planned disassembly for inspection and said next phase would begin by mid summer with upgraded reactor tests. Scientists aimed for a manned Mars voyage by the mid 1980s when Earth and Mars align favorably.
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada County Clark issues notice of posting of settlement and hearing for the estate of William C. Grahams? Deceased. Administrator Loretta Bowman Harvey requests distribution of assets and approval of final accounting with a hearing set for April 4 and 11, 1966, in Le Joos County.
Classified ad fragment lists Foster's Shoes and various items for sale including un furnished houses, a kitchen equipped unit, boats and motors, a power tilt trailer in top condition, a clothes washer and gas erver, and folding metal enclosures. Contact numbers 878-5 and 642-0666 appear with weekday and weekend offers.
Marine forces repelled a Viet Cong assault near rice coast areas in broad daylight. After hours of heavy shelling and air support, the enemy suffered about 42 dead with an estimated 44 bodies dragged away, while U S forces reported 1,459 helicopter missions in Operation King. A separate sweep along the coast northwest of Quang Ngai found a high ranking officer’s body among 658 Viet Cong dead, with guidance on possible general identity pending confirmation. Air and naval bombers continued strikes on military and communications targets across South Vietnam.
A VFW spokesman said the group will attend an antiwar rally at Nevada Southern University to protest Communist speakers. About 19 to 25 members will represent the organization as William Winter, WW II and Korea correspondent, is slated to speak at the Students for Political Action event.
Caroline Heaton, long‑time Las Vegas resident and real estate figure, dies at 9. She helped establish KGIX Las Vegas first radio station in 1928 and remained civically active through health declines. Survived by sister Mabel Hitte of Los Angeles and niece E Cahlan of Las Vegas. services at Bunker Brothers chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tally H Jarret officiating.
Mary McCarran, Nevada born artist and author, daughter of Senator Pat McCarran, dies after cancer treatment in a Washington DC hospital. Born 1906 in Salt Lake City, she lived as a nun for 32 years, earned a broker license in 1947, wrote textbooks and art works, and taught humanities before her death. Burial plans in Reno family plot. survivors include sisters Norine and Sylvia Patricia Hay and Sister Margaret Patricia.
Authorities raided a high rise club described as a regional clearing house for sex. They confiscated pornography, a membership list, letters, and magazines while no arrests were made. Police promised to present the case to the Fulton County Grand Jury.
Austrian papers speculated the former socialite known for garish society circles and mob ties died by poisoning. Friends insist she attempted suicide multiple times and refused to write her memoirs for the Kefauver era. A Swiss will and murder-threat statement were reportedly prepared for mob protection. Born 1916 in Alabama, she rose in Chicago circles as mob hostess and social figure.
The piece contemplates women keeping or changing their names after marriage amid political ambitions. It cites public scrutiny, identity, and the lure of famous surnames while noting potential protests and the impact on careers. A columnist voice questions if a spouse may hinder or help a woman’s public persona.
Ufology spokesman J Allen Hynek notes the Dexter and Hillsdale witnesses saw lights in a swampy area during a mild winter night, with football shaped objects described and limited corroboration. He stresses the lack of proof and the need for science to learn more about mysterious UFOs.
District Judge Roger M Foley awarded builder Robert Heberd 59790 plus interest in a suit against First Western Savings and Loan Heberd now a Lake Tahoe developer claimed the bank reneged on part of a 18 million loan for Capital Hills development Western ordered to pay First National Bank of Nevada the 59790 upon completion of 3 of 82 homes scheduled for construction
The Shriners start a large gathering as Al Mikachan leads the pledge and Dr J Richard Sneed conducts the invocation. Shrine units including wand chanters stagecraft guard mounted patrol hosts purveyors messagers drum corps and Kopper pass in review with parade participants. Kenmuir Potentate and Divan will dine at receptions. a special train leaves Las Vegas tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. for Los Angeles.
Last October protests sparked counter demonstrations by pro war supporters and pro government student groups. Police arrested seven men and two women at Science Research Associates for crowding doors while a spokesman said the firm aided a draft deferment effort. At the Ann Arbor draft board two demonstrators and two hecklers were arrested after a fight at the building. University of California Berkley drew thousands as Arthur J. Goldberg spoke to a student convocation while mimeographed protest sheets circulated. Los Angeles hosted 1,000 at a teach-in and another 1,000 nearby as Mayor Sam Yorty defended US Viet Nam policy amid hecklers. In Cambridge City Hall a draft board clash led to arrests after a demonstrator and spectator punched a guard and a photographer.
The article describes Democrats weighing a power play to control the convention chair and central committee. James Ryan, a county commissioner, is seen as a potential chair, while Richard Acamo is viewed as a neutral broker. The convention opens at 7 p.m with credentials and rules committees to be formed and a temporary chair to be chosen, guiding the path to a new state delegation.
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