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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1966

Page

2

Strikes Hit Many Plants Around U S

United Press International reports strikes spread through major plants as Chrysler faced mass layoffs. four thousand Chevrolet workers walked out in St Louis while Fisher Body and GE unions also halted production. Chrysler warned of broader cuts and possible full automotive job losses. negotiations continued at Twinsburg to resolve UAW grievances amid safety and overload disputes.

Chrysler Corp Chevrolet St. Louis Fisher Body General Electric Massachusetts Michigan Johnson Administration Washngton Chrysler United Auto Workers Twinsburg Ohio UAW Lynn A. Townsend Employes

NLV Admits Termination of Lou Hess

North Las Vegas city manager Clay Lynch confirmed the termination of Lou Hess, urban renewal director for four years. Hess offered no comment. While replacement is pending, Hess’s duties are handled by Lynch and Harry Reed, newly promoted to assistant director.

North Lynch Harry Reed Uniform Code Enforcement Program Urban Renewal Agency

Jewelry Remounting Services at Fremont Center

Jewelry designed and remounted for diamond and wedding rings offered at Heart of Downtown Fremont, next to Penny's. Study Jewelers invites customers to visit for professional ring work and service, location S44 Fremont with contact CL 7-PERSONALS.

Fremont Heart of Downtown Penny

$14 Million Shopping Center Financing Placed Here

Four out of state banks plus one local lender arranged $14 million in mortgage funds for Haas and Haynie Dallas developers of the Boulevard Shopping Center at Maryland Parkway and Desert Inn Road. The deal, insured by Stewart Title, lists National Bank of Commerce Dallas First Western Bank and Trust California Chase Manhattan Bank Chemical Bank New York Bank of Las Vegas as participants. The project includes Sears Broadway Las Vegas opening Oct 17 and stores like J C Penney Woolworth Mayfair Lerner's Bakers Kinney Shoes Clover Jewelers Hatch Cards and Ronzone's with Coldwell Banker as leasing agent.

Clark County Paul Horn Haas and Haynie Dallas Boulevard Maryland Parkway Desert Inn Road Sears- Roebuck Stewart Title Insurance Company of Nevada Stewart Title Guarantee Company National Bank of Commerce First Western Bank and Trust Company California Chase Manhattan Bank Chemical Bank New York Trust Company New York Bank of Las Vegas Sears Clover Jewelers Marvin Strasser Interiors Hatch's Hallmark Cards Ronzone’s Coldwell, Banker and Co

Veteran Actor Robert Young Hospitalized After Collapse

Emmy winner Robert Young collapsed from exhaustion while on tour with Generation in Chicago and was hospitalized. His wife also was admitted. manager Al Rosen said Young, 59, is not seriously ill but needs one week to ten days rest after extensive media interviews.

Chicago UPI Robert Young Illinois Masonic Hospital Young al Rosen Rosen

Charles Smith To Conduct Seminar Abroad

The Department of State awards six week American specialist grant to Charles R. Smith to visit Jordan the United Arab Republic Syria Lebanon and Yemen where he will lecture consult with labor leaders and workers and participate in seminars. Smith an operating engineer with Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company at the Nevada Test Site and a labor and trade union specialist since the 1930s is of Arabic extraction. He will be in Washington D C on Thursday and Friday for consultation before departing for the Middle East. Mayor Grayson saw the engineer off at McCarran at 1 30 a m today.

Department of State Charles R. Smith Jordan United Arab Republic Syria Lebanon Yemen Smith Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company Nevada Washington D.C Middle East Grayson McCarran

Lotteries Opposed By LV Chamber

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution opposing any lottery operation in Nevada. The Impact Priority Committee approved the measure after a lottery study, citing federal law violations on interstate transportation of tickets and potential harm to Nevada’s reputation and possible federal intervention.

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Nevada Chamber Frank E. Scott

County considers transfer from park fund to cover golf emergency

County commissioners act today on moving 8 000 dollars from the Lee and Red Canyons Fund for park development to the general fund. Don Dawson, assistant administrator for financial affairs, had recommended the transfer last month.

Lee and Red Canyons General Fund Don Dawson

Wives Picket REECo as Strike Impacts Families

Wives picket against REECo continue protest after page one report. Spokesman says workers’ families face cutbacks in clothing food and housing while fathers leave home to work out of state to support them.

Reeco

AMC Last of Big 4 To Hike Car Prices

American Motors Corp announced 1967 price increases from $56 to $98 over 1966 models. The 2 door American 220 lowest priced at $2,073 rose $56, and the Rebel series saw $81 increases. President Roy Abernethy cited new equipment either unavailable or optional on 1967 models.

AMC Detroit UPI American Motors Corp Roy Abernethy General Motors Corp Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp

Motels Put Trust In Packaged Campaign to Boost Business

Las Vegas motel owners rejected gimmicks and backed a four part self help program aimed at filling rooms. Bill Juster of the Fair and Recreation Board announced two vacation packages with three days two nights and five days four nights supported by airline and bus partners. Forty hotels have committed, with 130 showing interest, and funds will support printing and distribution of booklets and brochures.

Las Vegas Bill Juster Fair and Recreation Board California Juster Fair Board Western Air Lines Greyhound Bus Company The

Escape King LeMay Surrenders to Florida Authorities

Canadian fugitive Georges LeMay 41 and his wife Lise 29 were arrested in a Nevada casino and apartment after Florida dropped pursuit via telegram. LeMay is accused of masterminding a 1961 Montreal bank burglary that looted over 370 safety deposit boxes of cash jewelry stocks and bonds. The couple faces deportation proceedings once Florida confirms withdrawal.

Canada Montreal Florida Georges LeMay Dade County LeMay Lise FBI Sheriff's Office LeMays Clark County U. S. Immigration Department

Johnson to Meet Asian Leaders as Vietnam Talks Loom

Washington UPI reports Republicans refused to turn the timing of President Johnsons meeting with Asian leaders in the Philippines into a political issue. The Viet Nam summit has no fixed date but is planned later this month. Election day is November 8 and speculation grows that Johnsons attendance could aid his campaign.

Washington UPI Republican Party Johnson Philippines Viet Nam U.S

Tunis as hub of moderate Arab bloc against Nasser

Diplomatic sources say Tunisia could anchor a new group of moderate Arab states opposing Gamal Abdel Nasser's UAR policies. In Washington, President Johnson and his wife joined Catholics worldwide in Pope Paul VI's peace plea observance at the UN, attending a mass at St Matthew's Cathedral with Chief Justice Warren, the Supreme Court, Speaker McCormack, Congress members, and diplomatic corps dignitaries.

Tunis UPI Tunisia United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser Washington Johnson Paul VI United Nations St. Matthew's Cathedral Earl Warren Supreme Court John W. McCormack Congress Diplomatic Corps

Where I Stand on Grand Jury Conduct in Nevada

A speaker condemns rumors and newspaper charges that harm a person’s good name. He argues grand juries and district attorneys in Clark County have repeatedly defamed individuals without charges, insisting the law, not men, must be supreme and that officials are not above accountability.

Nevada United States Clark County Just Concluded Grand Jury John Birch Society Charlie Bel George Aliom

Local Woman Survives 2 Story Fall At Caesars Palace

A 23 year old woman seeking work at Caesars Palace fell 15 feet from a second floor doorway onto pavement. She was treated at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital and released. Deputies identified her as Willie Ann Jordan of 1000 Mc Williams.

Caesars Palace Willie Ann Jordan McWilliams Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

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