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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

2

Johnson Pushes South Viet Nam Unity and Constitutional Path

President Johnson urged continued U.S. effort to unify non Communist elements in South Vietnam and advance toward a constitutional government. He met with top aides to discuss the crisis as Lodge prepares to travel to Seoul and Saigon for coordination with Korea and Vietnam allies.

Washington UPI Johnson South Viet Nam U.S South Viet Mam Sis Viet Nam White House Lodge Saigon Seoul Korea Bill D. Meyers Vietnam H. Ss United States

North Las Vegas approves $1 million improvement district

North Las Vegas city council approved a $1 million improvement district covering the northwest portion of the city. About $629,653 funds one street project. $262,325 covers storm sewers. $82,353 for sidewalks. $26,046 for a second street project. Federal funds cover nearly a third. remaining costs assessed to property owners. The district completes offsite improvements long promised as North Las Vegas expanded.

North Las Vegas Council Las Vegas Nsw Bob McNutt Lion North

Salvage Yard Operator Ordered to Clean Eyesore in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas City Council gave Jack DelFante ten days to raze or clean up a major salvage yard described as one of the citys worst eyesores. The order followed a show cause hearing amid a broader drive to enforce city ordinances on the salvage industry. DelFante leased land to Robert Howard of Midnight Auto Supply. Howard is jailed in Clark County on auto parts theft charges.

Las Vegas Jack DelFante Robert Howard Midnight Auto Howard Clark County

Quinine Price Rise Linked to Dutch Cartel Probe

A Senate witness alleged a Dutch cartel, aided by U.S. agencies, bought most of the U.S. quinine stockpile in 1961 at 20 cents an ounce. The drug's value jumped to about $2 amid Viet Nam malaria demand, with Price naming the State Department and GSA as responsible agencies. He testified before the antitrust subcommittee amid cartel manipulation claims.

Mike Stansfield Johnson Nguyen Cao Ky U.S Thich Tri Quang State Department White House Ate Viet Nam Robert Price New York City General Services Administration GSA Price Senate Antitrust and Monopoly N. V. Nederlandsche Kininefabriek U. S

New York Newspaper Strike Talks Resume at Commodore

Negotiations between the World Journal Tribune management and the Newspaper Guild of New York resumed at the Commodore Hotel after a three week strike. Mediator David L. Cole led talks with officials from the Tribune and craft unions seeking new contracts as the paper copes with pre publication disruption following the April 24 strike over staffing.

New York UPI New World Journal Tribune David L. Cole Commodore Hotel World Journal Tribune Newspaper Guild of New York the Guild The Herald Tribune Journal-American World Telegram & Sun

Sonic Boom Study Begins at Edwards Air Force Base

An extensive study of jet noise and sonic booms will begin at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 1, announced yesterday. Researchers will measure sound levels and effects from rocket and jet flights to assess environmental impact.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif UPS

U.S. Britain Plan Moves To Preserve NATO Amid France Rift

Secretary of State Dean Rusk and British European affairs chief George Thomson coordinated strategy to keep NATO intact after France’s withdrawal. They pressed for June 6 NATO council decisions on moving military and political headquarters from Paris, plus terms for 70,000 French troops in West Germany, with Brussels favored for the military HQ and insistence on a continental location for the political HQ. De Gaulle departs for Moscow on June 20, seeking leverage as NATO faces division.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk George Thomson NATO France Charles de Gaulle NATO Council Brussels Britain United States Paris West Germany de Gaulle Moscow Europe London

Fashion show hints at future styles and the Mod look

A fashion briefing at Ward’s luncheon previews a shift toward revealing, freer clothing. Designers from California England and Italy outline trends from short skirts and two color rules to space age tailoring. Prices surprise as outfits reach $11 with a promise of attainable chic for all women.

Wanda Roveda Susan Price England Susan Rudi Alberto Fabiana Italy Rome Nicoletta de Roma Rita Perna Montgomery Ward John Damron Wards John

U N Security Council Discusses Rhodesia Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council meets to consider African demands for mandatory sanctions and for Britain to use force to topple Rhodesia's white minority regime under Prime Minister Ian Smith. African sources say the draft resolution faces likely defeat.

United Nations UPI Security Council Ilan Smith Rhodesia Britain Smith

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