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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1966

Page

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Nevada gaming probe attacks DOJ FBI overreach

The Nevada Gaming Commission criticized the DOJ and FBI for wiretapping and harassment in Nevada. Gov. Grant Sawyer sent the eight page report to President Johnson and A G Nicholas deB Katzenbach. The panel alleged a coordinated attempt to raid casinos in 1961 and accused Kennedy's department of pressuring media with unverified information.

U.S Nevada Gaming Commission Nevada Gov. Sawyer Katzenbach Commission Grant Sawyer Johnson Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation The Gaming Commission Sawyer Kennedy Department FBI

Vegas Lawmen Close In On Labor Leader's Killer

Authorities close in on the gunman who allegedly executed Ralph Alsup as investigators review the crucial years and the motive behind the high profile murder, amid mounting pressure from the Las Vegas law enforcement bureau.

Ralph Alsup Vegas Las Vegas

Where I Stand Nevada faces a federal aid crossroads

A Nevada editorial argues for strong Congressional support in Washington to protect the state economy and key federal installations. It singles out Rep. Walter Baring for obstructionism, notes reliance on AEC Mercury, Nellis Base, and the Southern Nevada water project, and warns that UFC and NASA funding could be jeopardized without effective representation.

Nevada Washington Walter Baring AEC Mercury Nellis Air Base Southern UFC NASA

Mystery Surrounds Slaying of Las Vegas Woman in Black

Unidentified blonde woman found beaten and dumped in a desert gully near Blue Diamond Road and I-15 south of Las Vegas. A tourist from Chelmsford Massachusetts found her body and fingerprint checks are underway while authorities search missing-persons records. autopsy shows death not caused by abortion or beating.

Vegas Woman In Black Las Vegas Blue Diamond Road Interstate 15

Secretary General Thant Resigns From United Nations

United Nations Secretary General Thant, a 57 year old Burmese diplomat, said he is quitting his post, warning that U S Viet Nam policy risks driving the world toward a major war. He cited the burden of office as the reason for his resignation.

United Nations UPI United States Viet Nam Thant

Weather and U N news brief on Thant crisis

Sunny with scattered afternoon clouds and gentle winds. Today's high 0, low 60. Sunrise 6 12, Sunset 7 07. Yesterday's high 29, low 89. Noontime humidity 19 percent. The United States ignored a charge of tragic error in Viet Nam and led a grass roots campaign to extend Thant's term beyond November 3. A 117 member UN survey showed diplomats doubt he will change his mind. A leadership crisis loomed as the Soviets prepared to express regrets. Thant lamented being barred from playing a humble role in peace efforts.

United States Viet Nam Thant

Yanks and Viets Sweep Viet Cong Stronghold

American and South Vietnamese forces killed 18 Viet Cong in a Thursday sweep through a Viet Cong stronghold near Saigon. Military spokesmen reported operations continued in the area as planes blasted the terrain and ground troops moved against remaining guerrilla forces.

No Man's Land Saigon UPI U.S Plain of Reeds U.S. 10St Airborne

Racial violence claim shocks Dayton community

In Dayton Ohio a 39 year old Negro man Lester Mitchell died after an ambush by white men in a speeding car. National Guard troops were deployed to restore order in the west side and another black man was lightly injured by a shotgun blast amid tense confrontations as crowds gathered.

Dayton Ohio UPI Lester Mitchell St. Elizabeth's Hospital West Side

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