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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1966

Page

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McCallister Leads Sahara Golf Halfway at Paradise Valley

Bob McCallister, 32, Corona, shot a three over par 74 to top the Sahara Invitational at 145 as tough winds favored early risers. Phil Rodgers, La Jolla, was second at 146 with Jack Nicklaus tied for fourth at 148 in windy conditions.

California Paradise Valley Country Club Husky Bob McCallister Corona la Jolla Phil Rodgers Jack Nicklaus McCallister Rodgers Rule Crampton Don Massengale Jacky Cupit Dave Hill Doug Ford Dave Douglass Roger Ginsberg John Schlee

Eight Car Pileup Kills Woman as Sandstorm Closes I-15

A severe dust storm hit the Las Vegas Valley with gusts over 50 mph and zero visibility on Interstate 15. An eight car chain collision three miles south of the Nevada border killed Mrs Maude Mathies of California and injured eight others while authorities urged motorists to stay off the road.

Sahara Interstate 15 Las Vegas Nevada California Los Angeles Maude Mathies

Winds Dominate Paradise Valley Golf Invite

In calm morning wind havoc afternoon winds shift results during the 111,111 Invitational. Jack Nicklaus could shoot a 65 opening day, while bettors cover bets with Calcutta wagers as weather determines outcomes.

Las Vegas Nicklaus

Counterfeit Sweep Nets Two Vegans in Taft Arrest

Two Las Vegans were arrested in Taft California after police found more than $100,000 in counterfeit money in their possession.

Taft Calif

Sawyer questions REECo good faith in Nevada Test Site strike

Governor Grant Sawyer questioned Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company over its stance in the Nevada Test Site dispute. REECo rejected his mediation while Local 525 and Local 357 offered to negotiate in good faith. Sawyer urged both sides to demonstrate good faith and resume meaningful talks. He said he has no jurisdiction unless invited. In Taft a counterfeit ring led to three arrests, Fields Robey and Houts, following surveillance after their Las Vegas arrival.

Grant Sawyer Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company Nevada Reeco Electrical Workers Union Plumbers and Pipefitters Union REFCO Gov. Sawyer

Perle Brown Succumbs After Long Illness

Mrs. Perle S. Brown 76 widow of Frank Brown and mother of State Senator Mahlon Brown died after a lengthy illness at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. She helped found the Clark County Women’s Democratic Club and served as a Democratic Party national committeewoman in Nevada during 1955 and 1956.

Perle S. Brown Mahlon Brown Las Vegas Sunrise Hospital

Nevada Supreme Court Denies Lottery Appeal

The Nevada Supreme Court refused a request to stay its September ruling that petitions to amend the constitution to allow a private lottery on the ballot are invalid. Reno attorney Charles Springer pressed the stay for clients Peeler Martin and Thurman, arguing no harm would occur before the November election.

Carson City UPI Nevada Supreme Court Nevada Reno Charles Springer Calvin C. Peeler James A. Martin Lemuel Thurman

LBJ Proposes Kremlin Visit Exchange to Ease Tensions

President John son proposed an exchange of visits with Soviet leaders to improve mutual understanding and preserve world peace, signaling a push for warmer ties amid Cold War strains.

LBJ Kremlin Washington UPI Johnson

Johnson signals possible high level exchange with Soviet leaders

President Johnson told a White House news conference he told Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko he would welcome a visit by Premier Kosygin and Communist Party chairman Brezhnev. He said the exchange at the highest level could lead to reciprocal visits, while offering no timing or certainty on acceptance. He noted optimism for better Soviet American relations amid widened ties and eased export limits to the region.

Johnson White House Andrei Gromyko United States Alexei Kosygin Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Soviet Union

Bus Strike Talks Delayed As City Negotiations Postponed

Mayor Oran Gragson postponed today's talks with Teamsters Local 881 until Wednesday at 10 a.m. citing public interest. Bruce Geernaert of Vegas Transit refused today due to short notice and prior commitments. Local 881 president C. A. Christmas says the union is willing to meet anywhere anytime to end the strike.

Old City Oran Gragson Gragson Bruce Geernaert Vegas Transit Teamsters Local 881 Geernaer Frank C. A. Christmas

Clifton Webb Dies at 71 in Hollywood

Clifton Webb, longtime film star famed as the screen’s famous baby sitter, died last night in Hollywood at the age of 71. He starred in numerous roles and left a lasting mark on cinema.

Hollywood UPI Clifton Webb

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