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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

7

Kidnaper-Killer Surrounded on Tuscarora Ridge

A 44 year old William D. Hollenbaugh, a former patient from a mental hospital, eluded capture after killing FBI agent Terry Anderson during an abduction of 17 year old Peggy Ann Brodnick. Police report 250 troopers and FBI agents close in on the 1000 foot Tuscarora Mountain ridge at night awaiting daylight to move in.

Shade Gap UPI FBI Edward Switaj National K-9 Corps Tuscarora Mountain Switaj Terry Anderson

Artificial Heart Used in New Implant Stay Shifts Hope

Houston surgeon Dr. Michael E. DeBakey implanted an artificial heart in 61-year-old Walter L. McCans and reported the patient was awake and doing quite well. The device previously sustained life for five days in a 65-year-old Illinois coal miner as a last resort.

Illinois

Propose Increase In Gaming Tax Increases Considered

Kinsley estimates the new tax formula could raise 3 to 5 million yearly while casinos now paying 4 to 5 percent would face 5 to 6 percent and those at 5 percent would rise to 7 percent. The bill adjusts lower brackets with 3 percent on revenue up to 15 000 per quarter and 4 percent on revenue between 15 000 and 150 000 per quarter.

Kinsley

Soviet push to unite UAR and Syria under leftist front

In Cairo sources say the Soviet Union won agreement for talks between the United Arab Republic and Syria to end their feud and form a leftist regional front. A Syrian delegation is in Cairo with a second group due, following Kosygin’s urging for Arab unity including UAE, Syria, Algeria and Iraq.

Cairo UPI Soviet Union United Arab Republic Syria Middle East Alexei Kosygin UAR Kosygin Arab World Uae Algeria Iraq

Vegas contractor Plaz Conner, kin die in Nevada crash

North Las Vegas residents Plaz Conner 39 a building contractor who flew his own plane Archie Conner 36 foreman and Charlie Gore 60 relative died 17 miles north of Ely in a snowbound mountain crash. Wreckage of a four seat Cessna 182 was found with engine and cabin burnt. Ground crews removed three bodies from the cockpit. Local officials said the victims were unidentifiable but the aircraft serial matched Conner. CAP and private contractors joined the weekend air search and search flights helped locate the crash site.

North Las Conner Archie Plaz Gore Lester Cannon Las Vegas Spring Valley Nev Utah Cannon Civil Air Patrol

Helldorado Night Contests Highlight Cashman Events

Contests and Feed on Tap headline a lively Helldorado night with Judy Fleishman and Jo Collins among honored guests. Square dances will fill the evening as top entertainment volunteers join the program during Thursday’s parade and rodeo opening at Cashman Field.

Cashman Will Judy Fleishman Helldorado First Fremont Streets Cashman Field

Fulbright regrets remarks on power and Saigon

Sen J William Fulbright apologized for statements described as arrogant and calling Saigon an American brothel. He blamed misinterpretation by the press and said three minor remarks caused furor, including a New York April 28 quote about America showing signs of overextension of power and mission.

Washington UPI J. William Fulbright D-Ark Saigon New York America Athens France Nazi Germany

Gambling Leaders Plan Civil Rights Push in Nevada

Milton Keefer warns licensees to follow state laws while Equal Rights Commission prosecutes. Bailey says progress on minority hiring is slow and local action preferred, with federal help if needed. Rudiak urges adherence to the 1961 policy without revoking licenses. Also notes a $23,000 purse rodeo at Cashman Field and praise for Edward Olsen’s civil rights efforts.

Milton Keefer The Gaming Commission Nevada Equal Rights Commission George Rudiak

Hue violence threatens to pull US deeper into Vietnamese crisis

An American gunner killed a South Vietnamese army officer who opened fire on a helicopter transporting a pro-government general. Six Vietnamese soldiers were wounded, two seriously, as Buddhist leaders in Saigon denounced US generals accused of helping Ky crush the rebellion. Rebel troops moved to defensive positions near Hue while American advisers withdrew.

Hue South Viet Nam UPI United States U.S James E. Fulton Imperial Palace

Ground Snafu: U.S. Jets Kill Americans in Strike

U.S. Air Strike against Viet Cong positions misfired due to ground signalling error, killing two American soldiers and wounding 58. Spokesmen blamed ground forces, not F100 Super Sabre jets, for the Thursday incident reported this week.

U.S Saigon UPS Air Force

Mediator reports printers union reach agreement in dispute

UPI says mediator David Cole announced the World Journal Tribune printers union and the publisher reached full agreement on disputed items. Cole, Mayor Lindsay and union leader Bertram Powers attended. details withheld to avoid prejudicing other settlements as publishers plan further talks with all unions. Civilian militiamen and U.S. officers briefed Hue incident as Viet Nam tensions rise.

New York UPI David Cole Printers Union The World Journal Tribune Inc

Weisberg Rites Set for Today

Charles Kandell Bryant Burton and Mickey Wichinsky among friends and business associates attending the services. Weisberg owned six percent of Safds stock and was a Sands hotel official before dying from an apparent heart attack in his Sands suite after falling ill in the casino early Tuesday. Weisberg had a long history of heart trouble including a 1956 surgery revival.

Charles Kandell Bryant Burton Mickey Wichinsky Friends and Business Associates Weisberg Safds Entratter Cohen Hyman Abrams Sands

Hunger strike and Marines move to quell unrest in Saigon

Buddhist monks and nuns began a 48 hour fast against the military regime of Premier Nguyen Cao Ky yesterday. An estimated two battalions of South Vietnamese marines moved into downtown Saigon with orders to crush anti government demonstrations.

Saigon Vien Hoa Dao Hue U.S UPI Nguyen Cao

Mansfield Hospitalized With intestinal ailment

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield was hospitalized yesterday at Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland after complaining of an intestinal ailment.

Washington

Bonanno Mafia Chief Surrenders After 19 Month Disappearance

Joseph Bonanno, 61, a Brooklyn mob boss, surrenders to federal authorities in New York after a 19 month disappearance tied to a Park Avenue kidnapping. He faces an obstruction of justice charge and bail was set at 150000 dollars with conditions to reside in the New York Long Island district and visit his ailing wife in Tucson.

New York UPI Joseph Joe Bananas Bonanno Park Avenue Brooklyn U.S Robert M. Morgenthau Marvin E. Frankel New York-Long Island Gaye Tucson Ariz Salvatore East Meadow N.Y Underworld Salvatore Bonanno Gaspare Little Gaspar di Gregorio

Landmark Tower Sale Hinted Amid Court Impoundment

Court action halts the Landmark Tower sale as Caracciolo claims he was dumped while ABCC denies the claim. ABCC says it would provide up to 3 million to finish the tower, which could include a casino dance floor shows and a 350 seat restaurant. Moffitt estimated 80 percent completion at nearly 5 million dollars earlier this year.

ABCC Moffitt

Bosch threatens retirement over Dominican violence

Presidential hopeful Juan Bosch warned he will withdraw from the June 1 election if the government does not curb political violence within 48 hours. clashes between Bosch and rival Joaquin Balaguer have since left two dead and about twenty wounded.

Santo Dominigo UPI Juan Bosch Bosch Joaquin Balaguer

Dickerson Files for Third Term as Nevada Attorney General

Atty. Gen. Harvey Dickerson, 60, filed for a third term on the Democratic ticket. First elected 1954 and 1962, he previously sought the governorship in 1958 but lost to Gov. Grant Sawyer. Dickerson, son of former Gov. Denver S. Dickinson, has practiced law since 1941 and served as city attorney for Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson. William Morris, a Las Vegas attorney, has filed for the Democratic nomination.

Carson City UPI Harvey Dickerson Dickerson Grant Sawyer Denver S. Dickinson Las Vegas North Las Vegas Henderson William Wildcat) Morris

New Mexico and Arizona Agree on Gila River Water Split

Arizona lawmakers report a five point pact granting New Mexico an average 18 000 acre feet of Gila River water per year with potential increase to 30 000 acre feet when Colorado River basin imports are available.

Washington API Arizona New Mexico Gila River Colorado River

Rusk Urges Viet Nam Unity Against Communists

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged South Vietnamese leaders to bury differences and unite against the Communist threat. He said U.S. influence pushes Ky and Buddhist leader Tri Quang to cooperate for elections and a constitutional government, while NATO faces its own concerns after France’s withdrawal.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Rusk U.S Nguyen Cao Ky Tri Quang South Viet Nam Viet Nam NATO France da Nang

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Posse G-Man Killer Peggy Ann Brodnick William D. Hollenbaugh Walter L. McCans Woodinville, Wash DeBakey Blue Ribbon McCans Rod Ely White Pine Archie Robison CAP Sahara Plaz Conner F. Bruce Archie Conner E. Robendale Wyoming Sen. Fulbright National Press Club Johnson Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bailey Rudiak Rodeo Cowboys Association Edward Olsen Gaming Control Board U. S Bulletin Cole Jonas M. Platt Northfield 4Td U.S. Marine Amphibious Force Huynh van Cao Cao Platt Phan Xuan Nhuan World Briefs National Briefs Albert J. Krieger Rackets Cosa Nostra Landmark Caracciolo Gila Sels Alliance Charles de Gaulle China Peking Warsaw Poland Red China Laos Hanoi Henry Cabot Lodge
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