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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1966

Page

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Miller Barber Takes Sahara Invitational Lead in Paradise Valley

In the Sahara Invitational at Paradise Valley Country Club the field shuffled, producing a new leader from Texas. San Antonio's 35 year old Miller Barber, unrelated to Jerry Barber, carded a seven under par through the opening rounds to seize the top spot.

Paradise Valley Country Club Heart of Texas San Antonio Miller Barber Jerry Jack Nicklaus Bob McCallister Sahara Golf

Barber seizes Sahara lead with 64 in third round

Barber vaults from a 10 way tie for 21st to lead the $100 000 Sahara Classic by one stroke after posting a 64. He stands 15 shots better than yesterday, at 215 through 54 holes as Casper Nicklaus Palmer Archer and McCallister chase in a tight chase to the finish.

Barber Arnold Palmer George Archer Gilroy Calif Palmer Archer

Main Street leveled for blocks in BRYN ARMSTRONG dispatch

BRYN ARMSTRONG reports extensive damage as Main Street is leveled for blocks. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to assist residents and secure the area. Officials caution residents to avoid the vicinity while repairs are organized.

Reheat at Sahara Invitational Golf Tour turns chaotic

The piece describes a Las Vegas golf scene around the Sahara Invitational where a powerful sponsor buys golfers in calcutta pools. It recounts humorous anecdotes about the boss Hank Greenspun, artistically detailing his antics with players like Art Wall Jr and Tommy Bolt, and jokes about profits and taxes in golf pools.

Calcutta Las Vegas United States Hank Art Wall Jr

Lottery Chief Denies Pressure on Court

William Parker president of the Silver State Sweepstakes Ltd. rejected claims of pressure on the Supreme Court as he faced an appeal rejection. He stated no improper influence affected the court’s decision and defended the integrity of the lottery organization.

Lottery William Parker Silver State Sweepstakes Ltd Supreme Court Collins State High Court Silver State Sweepstakes Parker Silver State Justice Collins

Four California brush fires threaten homes and a rocket facility

Fire crews battled four widespread blazes in Southern California as winds up to 75 mph fanned flames into 1,100 acres in the Santa Susana Mountains. The fires threatened 300 homes, the Brandeis Camp Institute, and a North American Aviation oxygen plant while air tankers were limited by fierce winds.

Santa Susana Calif Santa Susana Mountains North American Aviation Rockeydyne Division Santa Susana Knolls Brandeis Camp Institute Éuysiti

Clear Day With Gentle Winds Forecast

The day features clear skies and light winds. High near 70 degrees, low around 45 with sunrise at 6 47 and sunset at 6 05. Yesterday reached 65/49 and noontime humidity near 20 percent.

McNamara Denies Viet Nam Buildup

Defense Secretary Robert McNamara labeled reports of a larger U.S. force buildup in Viet Nam as wild guesses and groundless. He spoke after delivering an oral briefing to President Johnson with Nicholas Katzenbach following their mission to South Viet Nam.

McNamara Viet Nam Washington UPI Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S Dent Johnson South Viet Nam

Vegas Labor War or Peace as Talks Collapse

Las Vegas Mayor Oran Grayson cancelled negotiations for next Wednesday amid a ten day bus strike. Bruce Geernaert, Vegas Transit chief counsel, had been unavailable, forcing the reschedule and prolonging the dispute.

Vegas Las Vegas Oran Grayson Bruce Geernaert Vegas Transit

Stalemate Persists in Nevada Test Site Talks

No more formal discussions are planned after negotiations broke off over 100 days into the strike at the Nevada Test Site. REFCO lawyer Kevin Efroymson cites stalled talks between Reyn olds Electrical and Engineering Co and Local 525 of the Electrical Workers Union and Local 357 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.

Nevada Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company Electrical Workers Union Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Kevin Efroymson REFCO

Peace Panel Aims to Halt Southern Nevada Strikes

Fifty four public officials business and labor leaders were invited to the first in a series of meetings to curb strikes in Southern Nevada. Mayor Oran Grayson called the session for 2 a.m. Monday at City Hall urging dialogue over selfishness and stubbornness at the negotiating tables.

Nevada Oran Grayson City Hall

B52s Strike DMZ After North Vietnam Raids

U S B52 bombers followed record raids on North Vietnam with heavy strikes against the DMZ. Officials warned Communist attacks could resume in the eastern sector, undermining a recent US peace gesture. A pause ordered Sept 27 allowed ICC representatives into the area.

Saigon Upi U.S North Viet Nam Demilitarized Zone Dmz International Control Commssion ICC Indochina

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