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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1966

Page

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Johnson Extends Hand in Honolulu Welcome

President Johnson opened his Far East trip with a call for reconciliation with China and a pledge that the United States would not sacrifice freedom for peace. He spoke at the East-West Center after a thunderous Honolulu welcome from tens of thousands, as antiwar signs appeared amid pro welcoming signs.

Honolulu UPI Johnn Far East United States China America East-West Center University of Hawaii U. S Viet Nam Welome Johnson LBJ

Johnson in Hawaii Promises Clear Strategy on Viet Nam

President Johnson arrives in Honolulu after a long flight and is greeted with a hula welcome. He rejects any dramatic changes in Viet Nam policy, emphasizing maximum force to confront aggression but only the minimum necessary. Johnson tours the city, greets crowds, and calls for future U S China reconciliation.

Hawaii Viet Nam

Noted Editor Defends Link With Fund

Sen. John J. Williams urged a Senate investigation into Justice William O. Douglas after a Los Angeles Times report claimed he received 12 000 a year from the Albert Parvin Foundation, funded in part by a Las Vegas hotel mortgage. The foundation says the payments cover administrative expenses.

Washington UPI Senate John J. Williams William O. Douglas Las Vegas Los Angeles Times Washington Post Douglas Albert Parvin Foundation

Broadway store opening thrills Las Vegas crowd

Service League hosts a gala preview of the Broadway store drawing about three thousand attendees in elegant gowns. Les McCullough reports a candidate’s barstool tactic and a heartfelt letter from Boulder City to aid Phu My Orphanage in Saigon, detailing dire needs from babies to elderly residents.

Service League Dorothy McCullough Boulder City Saigon

Labor Strife Talks Spur Separate Negotiations in Clark County

Labor and management officials in Clark County agreed at 4 30 p m yesterday to negotiate separately to seek grounds for settling strikes at the Nevada Test Site now in their 109th day. Mayor Oran Gragson urged talks with unions in plumbing electrical and sheet metal trades while REECo faced accusations of bad faith bargaining and strong-arm tactics. A report on each side's results is to be given by Friday or Monday.

Southern Nevada Nevada Test Site Clark County Oran Gragson Gragson He i Grayson Lee Abbott Reeco

Viet Cong Attacks In Saigon Wound Five U S Servicemen

In Saigon a Viet Cong terrorist threw a hand grenade at U S servicemen wounding five. The attack followed a mine blast that killed one American and injured seven. Marines captured a mountain fortress near the DMZ as North Vietnamese forces mass for a monsoon offensive.

Saigon UPS U.S Demilitarized Zone

Young LV Athlete Blinded In Hunting Trip Accident

A Las Vegas youth, age not stated, was blinded in a hunting trip accident when a shotgun on the front seat fired and struck him in the face. Surgeons at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital removed one eye and described little hope for saving the remaining eye. The boy, identified as Robert Vigoren of 6445 Bannock Way, Las Vegas, was listed in fair condition. A deputy said the shot was deflected by a metal seat component, sparing the youth’s life.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Robert Vigoren Bannock Way Las Vegas Vigoren

Vicious knife killing near St Rose of Lima church

The 18 year old Sherry Thompson was found stabbed on the grounds of St Rose of Lima church after an altar boy found her body early yesterday. John W Hopkins Sr discovered the scene as a boy shouted the sister's name.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Sherry Thompson St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church John W. Hopkins Sr Terry Thompson

Clear and Sunny with Gusts this Week

A clear and sunny day with occasional 15 to 20 mph winds. Today’s high around 75 and low 45 with sunrise at 4 49 and sunset at 5 03. Yesterday’s high 73 and low 4. Noontime humidity around IL percent.

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