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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1966

Page

2

Air Show Debate Faces Clark County Board Again

Clark County Fair Board pressed Convention Center Director Bud Albright for another legal opinion on sponsoring an air exhibit. Attorney Robert Jones reportedly said legality was lacking. Members debated process, finances, and potential private promoters as Lyon and Twiggs proposed a multi million plan with salaries and staff for a national aviation show.

Clark County Albright Jones Mirabelli Ed Fountain Redge Twiggs Goodwyn Lyon Lyon Las Vegas Lyon and Convention Center Schulte Federal Aviation Agency Fair Board Committee Mrabelli Reed Whipple James Kelly Fountan

Bomber Chartier Sought to Kill MPs in Ottawa House

Police report Paul Joseph Chartier planned to blow up the House of Commons and kill as many Parliament members as possible. A speech he wrote for delivery in the chamber was found, noting contempt for Pearson and Diefenbaker amid a liberal Tory feud. The blast killed Chartier, sparing others due to a fuse miscalculation. His estranged wife described him as uninterested in politics and prone to violence.

Ottawa UPI Paul Joseph Chartier House of Commons Chartier Toronto Clerk of the Commons Leon J. Raymond Lester B. Pearson John Diefenbaker

XB70 Sets Endurance Record Across Western States

The XFIA flew 2,600 mph for 32 minutes breaking size and weight limits for endurance. The test plane weighed over 265 tons and reached above 70,000 feet during the record flight over six western states. Pilot Al White led the test mission for North American Aviation with Air Force Col. Joe Cotton aboard.

Enwards Air Force Base Calif UPI America U.S al White North American Aviation Air Force Joe Cotton

Jets Bother Sheep Demonstration In Corsican Airfield

In Bastia Corsica state shepherds staged a demonstration at an airfield claiming their flocks produce less milk since jet planes began roaring over their grazing land. Local officials monitored the protest as farmers warned of continued disruption to dairy operations.

Bastia Corsica UPI

Lodge in Korea Discusses Viet Nam War Policy

U S ambassador to Saigon Henry Cabot Lodge arrived in Seoul for secret talks with South Korean leaders about Viet Nam. He planned to meet President Park Chung Hee and Foreign Ministry officials and then continue to Saigon. Seoul factions accused the visit of signaling a larger ROK commitment to the war. South Korea has about 30 000 troops in South Viet Nam with 10 000 more to be added by summer. Officially Seoul denied plans for further troop deployment including an air force squadron.

Snvoy Vet Nam Lodge Saigon Korea Viet Nam North Vet Nam

Indonesia Malaysia agree to open peace talks in Southeast Asia

Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to launch peace talks to end Sukarno's campaign to crush the Malay Federation. Maliks and Razak anticipate progress and plan a meeting in a neutral site, likely Bangkok, to begin discussions. Both sides say a regional security settlement may be possible.

Jakarta UPI Indonesia Malaysia Sukarno Adam Malik Razak Malik Southeast Asia Suharto

Where I Stand Continued From Page One

A column argues that today's schoolchildren show wisdom and resilience, challenging adult preconceptions. It praises Clark County School District graduates Bruce and Brent Adams as future leaders and condemns parents and veterans groups for limiting education and indoctrination.

Heart Patient Doing Well After Recurrent Surgeries

Walter L. McCans, 61, underwent another operation at Methodist Hospital after receiving a revolutionary artificial heart device last Tuesday. The device aided blood flow while his heart rested, but lung bleeding and hemorrhagic tendency persisted despite the removal of the pump and drainage of the lungs. McCans had suffered a severe left ventricle failure during a procedure to install a plastic ball valve in the aorta and was treated by Dr. Michael DeBakey.

Houston UPS Walter L. McCans McCans Methodist Hospital

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