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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1966
Page
2
Hong Kong observers say political strife in China will intensify with a crackdown on intellectuals. Peking radio and official statements indicate a tightening campaign, with leading figures possibly under pressure as the Bamboo Curtain tightens.
The Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reports intra party policy disputes in Communist China have led to demotions within the Beijing leadership. Peng Chen and Li Chui Ching are cited as demoted. Peng has been out of sight since March 30 and no public mention has followed for six months.
Captain Harold D. Dortch Jr. of the Thunderbirds at Nellis AFB earned the Air Medal for a successful medium altitude penetration mission against a major North Vietnamese explosives plant. He evaded SAMs and completed a decisive weapons release. Lieutenant Colonel Ralph J. Maglione also received the First Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Force Commendation Medal for leadership and training contributions.
Cape Kennedy prepares three rockets for a moon mission led by a Titan Atlas Centaur system. Astronauts Stafford and Cernan in Gemini 9 mount to chase an Atlas launched satellite while Surveyor 2,194 pounds, aims to land on the lunar surface after a 231,483 mile journey.
Billy Graham lands in Britain to launch a major London crusade with Oxford sermons already drawing crowds. The campaign opens at Bar Court Inn on Wednesday as British papers weigh church roles and the evangelist’s large budget and salary against quieter religious life.
Lt Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, head of the Selective Service, warned that a pentagon drafted lottery for peacetime service could reduce recruitment. He argued blind chance may not solve manpower problems and noted the plan risks turning off potential volunteers. Defense officials denied a formal recommendation, saying various lottery options are under study.
A UPI report says casinos in Reno show no plans to reduce slot machines after a $40 per unit tax increase. Officials from Primadennca, Horseshoe and Harrah's Club note the city council raised the tax from $60 to $100, despite specked warnings of cuts.
Funeral services for Keith Macdonald city recreation director will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church. Donations may be made to the Keith Macdonald Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Nevada State Bank.
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