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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1963

Page

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Wife Slays 3 Children Then Herself in El Paso Tragedy

In El Paso Texas Mrs Eugene Adams 40 killed her three sleeping children Elizabeth Lorraine 4 Mark 8 and Cathy 12 with a target pistol then took her own life. A note spoke of sorrow and Justice of the Peace Texas Ward said she had faced much sadness including a Korea War death in her past. The bodies were found by her son James Sheppard 18. Foul play ruled out pending full investigation.

EL Paso Tex Eugene Adams Justice of the Peace Texas Ward Korea Ward Elizabeth Lorraine Mark Cathy James Sheppard

Mexican President Reacts Visibly to Berlin Wall Tour

President Adolfo Lopez Mateos of Mexico toured the Berlin Wall with West Berlin Mayor Heinrich Albertz and looked shocked by barbed wire watch towers and blocked windows. Albertz noted the reaction, saying the wall made a strong impression as Lopez Mateos continued his Europe trip.

Berlin UPI Mexico Adolfo Lopez Mateos West Berlin Heinrich Albertz Lopez Mateos

35th Annual Academy Awards Top Films and Performers

In Santa Monica the 35th Academy Awards expected a Lawrence of Arabia sweep and tight races for Best Actress Katherine Hepburn and Bette Davis and Best Actor Greg Peck and Jack Lemmon. More winners to gather at Civic Auditorium than ever before as past winners present statues. The ABC-TV ceremony will be televised to an audience around 2500.

Santa Monica UPI Civic Auditorium Abc-Tv

Pickets Protests Ashore At Crippled NTS Labor Dispute

Nevada Test Site labor strife flares at Mercury gate as 3100 workers strike over pay cuts and travel allowances. District Judge Zenoff to rule on court order to end stoppage while REECO faces unfair labor practices over subsistence pay reductions for white collar workers.

Nevada Test Mercury Gate Atomic Proving Ground AEC AEECO REECO

Anti Castro Demonstration Clashes Near UN Embassy

About 200 anti Castro exiles demonstrated outside the Soviet United Nations legation in New York. They burned a Communist flag and sang the Cuban anthem while 100 police watched. Alpha 66 leaders claimed uncertain future of raids against Castro regime.

United Nations Umberto Arguelas New York Alpha 66 Fidel Castro Kennedy

Fighters May Meet Russian Berlin Threat

Western allies debated sending fighter planes through the Berlin air corridor to escort Hughie Green's private plane after Soviet jets cannoned the craft near Berlin. The threat was withdrawn and the confrontation over air links to Berlin ended as Allied commanders warned Moscow that interference would not be tolerated.

Berlin UPI Hughie Green West Germany Green East Germany

Palms Sunday Draws Crowds to Split Jerusalem

Hundreds of pilgrims from many lands fill the streets and churches of Jerusalem during Palm Sunday marking the start of the holiest week. Visitors include American families from Saudi Arabia and Christian Arabs, with many sleeping in convent courtyards or tents around the old city.

Jerusalem UPI Christendom Old City Saudi Arabia Jordan

T-Bird Star Cancels Out Plan to Wed

South Pacific star Joan O'Brien and Harvey Allen halted their marriage plans at the last minute. The couple, tied to be wed by Judge David Zenoff, would have joined their lives as their third for O'Brien and first for Allen. The initial date was April 28 and a new surprise move followed.

T-Bird Joan O’brien Harvey Allen Church of the West Hotel Thunderbird Sunfoto

Goldwater urges exile training and airlift for Cuba crisis

Sen. Barry Goldwater proposed U S training of Cuban exiles and an American airlift to support them in Cuba. He floated an OAS sponsored invasion if needed to oust Russians, criticized Kennedy Cuba policy as too frightened, and warned Cuba could dominate the 1964 campaign. He said invasion now is unlikely but other actions could precede it.

Washington UPI Barry Goldwaters R-Ariz U.S Goldwater Kennedy Cuba GOP Issues and Answers Abc Russia White House France Skybolt Canada

Conflict land deals defended by Councilman Henderson

Councilman Frank Morrell said he bought 1.97 acres from Henderson Land and Development Co. for 2500 dollars though 10 000 dollars is listed as the consideration. He denied any conflict of interest in the city transfer last October and cited revenue stamps on the deed.

Henderson Frank Morrell City of Henderson Land and Development Co Bill Byrne Morrell Harry Polk Polk

Weather Today Clouds and Wind With Mild Hints of Showers

Weather continues cloudy and windy with a chance of showers. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. High 75 and low 55. Yesterday's high 81 and low 61. Noontime humidity 31 percent. Sunrise at 5 17, sunset at 6 08.

SUN Journalist Wins Nevada Top News Honor

SUN wire editor Jim Stalnaker, a former police and city hall reporter, received the state award for the best news story in Nevada. His linked articles covered a fashion store robbery with threats to the owner and a crane collapse from the Fre mont Hotel. Ruthe Deskin won best local column, with other awards announced by the Nevada press association.

SUN Wire Nevada Nevada State Press Association Jim Stalnaker Las Vegas Ruthe Deskin SUN

Reno Police Baffled by Butchery in MecCaskie Decapitation Case

Reno police said they were feeling in the dark for new clues in the decapitation murder of Sonja MecCaskie 24, a former Olympic ski star and divorcee. They questioned Jeff Schmidt 31 a Chico State College student who divorced MecCaskie three years ago and cleared him after a lie detector test. Detectives said they rely on pathology lab results and an FBI fingerprint check for progress.

Reno UPI Sonja MecCaskie Jeff Schmidt Chico Calif. State College FBI Washington

Woman 51 Injured In Interstate 15 Motorcycle Crash

A 51 year old California woman, Mrs Victoria Quaife of Pomona, was in a coma at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle accident on Interstate 15 south of the Strip Saturday. She was a passenger when the bike was pulled into a passing car by wind currents. The rider, Howard S Quaife, 57, also of Pomona, sustained only minor injuries. Damage to both vehicles was minor.

California Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Interstate 15 Victoria Quaife Pomona Calif Howard S. Quaife

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