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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1966
Page
2
Frere Was A War Protest features defense McNamara among others calling for U S exit from Vietnam now. Spectators heckle Meinhold who says truth is first casualty of war while others question loyalty and flag salutes.
The Shriners convention in Las Vegas ends with 1 500 delegates staying into the weekend as a taxi ban on Yellow Cabs draws comments. Ray Sheffer of Stardust cites fear of violence between non union Yellow drivers and Teamsters. downtown and airport service continues. Arbitration talks stalled after Yellow refused to drop a $4 million damage suit against the union and Whittlesea Cab titel Company. Teamster officials unavailable for comment.
At the convention, bylaws for a county body and central committee were debated amid clashes. Man Gianconteri resigns as state committeewoman to become COPE women’s activity director, with Norma Riddle to replace her. Hilbrecht presided briefly as temporary chair, naming Mildred Meedham secretary and Rene Ashieman parliamentarian as security restrained disruptive delegates. An eight-man sheriff squad watched as incidents involving Tom Hanley, Bill Flangas, and Marathon Attorney Bill Morris led to arrests and charges from Ted Marshall.
Delegates at the Washoe County Democratic convention backed a modest gaming tax increase and opposed petition-driven hikes while urging fluoridation of water and more funding for the University of Nevada. The event included a violent floor fight prompting police and sheriff's deputies to intervene as Robert Ryan pressed his bid for county chairman amid insurgent challenges and credential disputes affecting about 850 delegates.
A fragment references a diamond ring and wedding theme with emphasis on life milestones and lasting value. It suggests a symbolic lifelong commitment tied to jewelry but lacks clear events or names.
Protests against the Viet Nam war erupt in Washington as marchers pass the White House. Two Nazi party supporters are arrested after attempting to burn a Viet Cong flag. Signs include Batman Opposes the War and Make Love Not War.
State Assemblyman and lieutenant governor hopeful Fd Fike spoke at the Washoe County Republican convention denouncing one party rule. The GOP urged state grand jury investigations into the Highway Department, State Hospital and Parole Board amid sustained criticism.
The 5 45 p m rally led by Rev A J Muste urged Johnson to scrap policies and end the war Now The march featured diverse groups from beat poets to free love advocates and included a Molotov incident but over 1 000 police guarded the 29 block route In Central Park final speeches and symbolic performances capped a multifaceted demonstration with tense clashes between spectators and marchers.
A critical look at Donrey Enterprises and Don Reynolds as dominant players across radio, TV, newspapers, and billboards in Nevada. The piece alleges attempts to create a regional monopoly, undercut advertising rates, and manipulate circulation figures to pressure competitors, arguing for the public’s interest in robust competition.
The article describes factional manipulation at a regional party convention with Mike Marathon beating Hilbrecht in a confrontation. Gene Mattence rigs credentials by seating insurgents, shifting the vote edge to opponents. Leavitt resigns, Ryan gains initial support from culinary and West Las Vegas blocs amid backroom maneuvers led by Henderson figures.
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