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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1966

Page

10

Hurricane Carter Arrested in Paterson for Triple Murders

Police in Paterson New Jersey arrested middleweight boxer Rubin Hurricane Carter and truck driver John Artis on three murder charges related to a June holdup. Both men pleaded innocent and were held without bail for grand jury action while a mystery witness was sequestered at a Paterson hotel.

Paterson N. J UPI Rubin Hurricane) Carter John Artis Charles Alfano Carter Artis Clifton

No Thawing In Europe Brezhnev Dismisses Reset Hopes

The article reports Brezhnev demanding immediate U S troop withdrawal from Viet Nam and argues no change in Communist demands. It notes Moscow summit talks on China, a possible space show, and reaction to President Johnson’s Far East visit plans. Guthrie boycotted post rally reception.

Russia Moscow China

Paterson Bar Shooting Witnesses Mentioned in Report

The article notes a second witness in the Paterson Lafayette Bar & Grill killings. It details the June 17 attack by two men armed with a shotgun, the deaths of Bartender George Oliver and patron George Nauyoks, Hazel Tanis's fatal wounds, and survivor William Marlins. Carter’s boxing past and recent activity are also mentioned.

Lafayette Bar & Grill Paterson

First Storm Slams Into Great Lakes

A powerful early-season storm struck the Great Lakes region, delivering heavy wind and snowfall in several states. Officials warned of coastal flooding and travel disruptions as crews worked to assess damage and restore power.

Great Lakes

Belmond Tornado Aftermath Brings Rescue Efforts and Rebuilding Push

Belmond Iowa reels after Friday tornado that killed six and left hundreds homeless. Gov. Harold E. Hughes appeals for volunteers to rebuild as Red Cross reports 172 injured and 584 total damages. National Guard and Highway Patrol coordinate relief. disaster designation sought after damage assessment.

Belmond Iowa UPI Harold E. Hughes American Red Cross Red Cross Hughes

70000 Homeless From Viet Floods South of Saigon

In the Mekong Delta south of Saigon more than 70000 people were rendered homeless and thousands of acres of crops were destroyed by floods. Officials say a government of South Viet Nam and AID agreement will fund replanting crops and repairing homes and public buildings in the area.

Saigon UPI Mekong Delta South Viet Nam U. S. Agency For International Development AID

Air Assaults Push On Despite Losses in Viet Nam

The article notes a Phantom two crew missing after a night rocket run crash with no ground fire cited. It reports over 400 planes downed since Aug 5 1964 and three rescue helicopters lost. It cites Ogonyk on Soviet trained North Vietnamese pilots shooting at U S aircraft and totals U S losses: 128 planes and 214 helicopters in South Vietnam.

U. S Ogonyk Soviet Union Viet Nam Moscow United States South Viet Nam Navy Marine Demilitarized Zone

District Eyes 44 Million Budget With Updated Formula

School leaders anticipate a 44 million yearly expenditure for 1968 69 if the option tax and formula update pass. Mason explains the change restores purchasing power from 1956 to meet 1968 needs while addressing a 1 million deficit from 66 67 through internal fund use tighter utilities federal funds unfilled admin posts and reduced equipment purchases.

Mason

Man Shot In Tussle At Trailer Park

Richard Worth, a car salesman, shot Bill N. Gardner after a brawl at a trailer park on 1580 Oquendo Rd. Gardner, 44, from San Jose, was listed in poor condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds. No charges filed as investigators pursue details.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Bill N. Gardner San Jose Calif Oquendo Rd Richard Worth Viscount Carlson Carl Thompson Worth Gardner

Housewives For Lower Food Prices Target Denver Stores

In Denver area a coalition of housewives led by Mrs. Paul West will boycott five supermarkets to push lower prices, vowing to continue until prices drop or explanations are given. Other briefs note Israel seeking a UN Security Council resolution for tighter border supervision and U.S. mayors urging delayed spending to fight inflation.

Denver UPI Paul West United Nations Israel Security Council U.N

East West tensions urged by de Gaulle and Zhivkov

Paris reports Charles de Gaulle and Todor Zhivkov call for relaxed East West tensions while avoiding direct U.S. Vietnam condemnation. In Berlin, an East German border guard guided three friends to West Berlin, swimming the Havel river. two would be refugees were captured.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle Bulgaria Todor Zhivkov U.S Viet Nam

Turnpike Shooting by Three Boys Wounds Girl on Bus

Three youths ages 12 to 14 fired rifles at traffic on the Dallas Fort Worth turnpike injuring a 16 year old Arlington girl and causing minor wounds to a schoolgirl on a bus. Police caught the trio and held them for juvenile officers as shots struck a bus and an auto.

Grand Prairie, Tex UPI Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Grand Prairie B. D. Ware Dwight Carrington Gerald F. Thomas Arlington Turnpike Johnny Lynn Smith J. F. Bush Tyler Tex Bush Texas Ware

Moscow trained Viet Fliers down U S airmen in Viet Nam

North Vietnamese pilots trained in the Soviet Union reportedly shot down American planes in Viet Nam. Ogonyok says a squadron under instruction near Moscow learned to pilot supersonic, missile carrying jets with advanced simulators. The article follows Kremlin remarks that no peace talks are planned.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Viet Nam Ogonyok Kremlin Ussr Alexei Kosygin Nguyen Ai Dong Nguyen Nikolai Zadirikhin Dong Ovonyok

Those UFO Reports Keeping Lawmen Going in Circles

Authorities solved one flying saucer mystery and were immediately confronted with another yesterday. Lawmen faced a fresh string of reports as residents spotted objects in the sky, stirring speculation and prompting inquiries.

French Police Foil Planned Work March in Paris

Police halted a 7,000 strong unemployment protest aimed at Pompidou's office after a five member delegation was heard. Demonstrators shouted no unemployment and carried placards while most stayed in the square. no violence occurred.

Paris UPI Georges Pompidou U.S France Charles de Gaulle Pompidou United States

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Boxer Asst Vincent Hull Europe Brezhnev Johnson Far East North Viet Nam East Europe John Guthrie Gomulka Fay D. Kohler Washington Guthrie George Oliver George Nauyoks Cedar Grove, N. J Hazel Tanis Hawthorne, N. J William Marlins Frank X. Graves Roosevelt Davis Annie Ruth Huggins Graves Hull Davis Miss Haggins Emile Griffith Rocky Rivera Rosario Argentina Goodland Kan Colby Sharon Springs Oberlin Sioux City Towa Windom Thief River Falls Minn Superior Wis Minneapolis Chadron Neb Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Fraser Colo St. Charles Mount Sterling Missouri Highway Patrol Lexington McAllen Brownsville Evansville Vincennes Spencer Ind Chicago Rochester Main Street Adj Junior Miller Clarion Mel National Briefs White House World Briefs United Press International Wooster Ohio The Daily Record Portage County Pennsylvania the Daily Record Kent State University Tomahawk Vilas County Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Wisconsin Object Air Force P. G. Scott Antigo Dale F. Spaur Wooster Daily Record W. L. Neff Spaur
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