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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1966
Page
6
Moscow reports Luna-12 launched aboard a Soviet rocket to study the moon and test orbiting systems. Officials say equipment functions normally and two radio sessions have occurred as the craft aims to orbit the moon later next week.
The Defense Department said 1966 Christmas gifts to U.S. troops in Vietnam will not use a free airlift. Packages must be mailed surface or airmail by deadlines of Nov 10 and Dec 10. Officials expect a record gift volume with about 330,000 troops and emphasized targeting gifts to specific servicemen or units with useful items.
President Ho Chi Minh accused the United States of plans to broaden the war and escalate violence. He spoke to a North Viet Nam congress broadcast by the official news agency and warned of intensified espionage, psychological warfare, and spy operations as Manila talks approached. He cited large troop deployments and heavy bombing of both South and North Viet Nam.
Utah Rep. David S. King formally opposed Western Pacifics proposal to discontinue the California Zephyr. At the Salt Lake City hearing before ICC Examiner W Wallace Wilhite observers heard King argue the train should remain. Local officials warned that many Utah families would lose a transport option if the Zephyr route ends between Salt Lake City and Sacramento.
Private economists told the Business Council that the U S economy will grow at a good rate next year but slower than this year. GNP should rise about 6 percent in 1967, with living costs up about 3 percent. They noted price pressure would ease only if the Vietnam war costs don’t expand beyond current plans.
Interior Secretary Udall will designate Beale Street a national historic landmark this week. The move seeks federal help to restore Beale toward its glory days with replicas of famed buildings and a rebirth of its past vibrancy.
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