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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
24
Two-column feature by Robert S. Allen and Paul Scott offering a political overview from the U.S. capital. Focuses on national policy maneuvering, congressional actions, and White House perspectives shaping public debate.
The President's Club has raised about $1.5 million toward paying the DNC's $2 million debt, funded by $1,000 yearly memberships and large gifts from dinners in Houston Chicago New York with Johnson and Humphrey. Krim notes 1,520 members toward a 3,000 goal, plus plans for a $1 million June New York dinner and other events in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Minneapolis Des Moines and San Francisco to raise $500,000 to $1 million.
Carl Rowan argues that Sen. Kennedy speaks boldly about Latin America but lacks new proposals. He contrasts Kennedy with an administration hampered by diplomatic discretion and secrecy, suggesting this restraint leads to stagnation despite energetic rhetoric.
Rep H R Gross accuses the Johnson administration of a lavish Washington nightlife. He cites mink coats, late night dancing, the Watusi and Frug, and public figures at the opera ball, while a humorous exchange about invitations to the White House underscores the satire.
In a light column Ethel jokes about turning scraps into meals then quips she discards them anyway. The humor plays on kitchen mishaps and thrift with a wink to home cooks seeking clever waste reduction.
A U S perspective notes farmers receive about 4 cents per pound of lettuce in Q4 1966 while consumers pay 26 to 28 cents. Eggs and potatoes show similar gaps with farm shares around 33 cents per dozen and 1.7 cents per pound, respectively. The remaining dollars feed transportation, processing, packaging, display, advertising, and services. The National Commission on Food Marketing will release June 30 findings, potentially probing advertising and marginal services. The report comes as consumer resentment over prices grows and marketers face rising costs and spoilage.
Secretary Bill Hogarth of the National Union of Seamen warns the British Merchant Marine strike could lead to a national crisis or a severe mess if tensions escalate and actions continue. The UPI report frames the labor dispute as a pivotal moment for the maritime sector.
Cape Kennedy Flight Director Christopher Kraft Jr. declares Gemini 9's crew the best trained yet as they prepare for launch. In New York, Senator Robert F. Kennedy warns that approval of a $2 billion Medicare training and research program is crucial to avoid dashing Medicare’s bright hopes.
Clark County residents vote to finance new schoolrooms with a 10.6 million bond issue. Delores Chambers is newly installed worthy adviser of the Rainbow Order for Girls in Boulder City.
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