McNamara Sets Records as Young Defense Chief in 1960s Washington
The piece chronicles the line of defense secretaries from Forrestal to McNamara, noting Forrestal’s death and Johnson Marshall eras, and flags McNamara as the youngest, most capable yet polarizing figure. It highlights Kennedy’s reliance on him and congressional friction over his assertive stance.
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Charles E. Wilson
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Neil H. McElroy
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Thomas S. Gates
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Bus Driver Wakes to Save Bus Crash at Bridge
Royal Center Indiana. Dozing bus driver David Snavely 46 of Idaville woke to screams from 32 children on a crowded school bus. The vehicle smashed through a fence after sliding into conflict with a bridge injuring four students and the driver.
House Probe Opens Tuesday on Arizona Highway Work
House highway investigators subpoena 30 witnesses for hearings starting Tuesday into construction practices on four Arizona interstates. Rep. John A. Blatnik says both current and former Arizona Highway Department employees are among those to testify, with Arizona Bureau of Public Roads officials also invited. The hearings aim to run until about May 15 and follow prior probes in Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and West Virginia.
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Panther on the Loose in Saint-Denis Paris
A black panther escaped from the Franks Circus and roamed the crowded Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. Police were ordered to shoot the beast on sight as officers and airport officials at Le Bourget were alerted to the escape overnight.
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UPI
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TB Health Association Meet Friday
Annual meeting of the Nevada Tuberculosis and Health Association will take place next Friday at the Thunderbird Hotel. Edward Young, president, announces a 12 39 p.m. luncheon. reservations via Mitchell Bell at 384-4582. Programs cover past year progress and Operation Independence in West Las Vegas with merit awards for volunteers in the mass X-ray survey, Christmas Seal drive, and Western Tuberculosis Conference.
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Edward Young
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Widow of famed attorney robbed of gems
Mrs. Jerry Giesler reported burglars stole furs and jewelry valued at 86 000 from her Beverly Hills home after she dined with friends. The Hollywood defense attorney Jerry Giesler died January 1 1962 leaving most of his 800 000 estate to his wife.
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UPI
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Giesler
Beverly Hills
Lemon Twist Bets Derby Victory and Vegas Ramble
Las Vegas columnist Paul Price forecasts a $2,250 Derby win with future book on Lemon Twist. He envisions a stretch run past Never Bend and Candy Spots, plus a $30 win and place bet at Agua Caliente. The piece lampoons skepticism and hints at a casual cashing plan while noting a cheeky encounter with Sheriff Lamb.
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Saratoga
Sammy Cohen
Santa Anita
Barney Perlman
Trouble in Tahiti at Mesquite Club supports mental health
The social calendar promotes community mental health by inviting attendance at Leonard Sernstein's modern opera Trouble in Tahiti at the Mesquite Club 702 E St Louis. Admission is free with Sl membership in the Mental Health Association.
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Tahiti
Mesquite Club
E. St. Louis
Mental Health Assa
College Choir Sings Tonight
The Choralaires and Grand Canyon Choir of Phoenix perform at 7 30 p m today in First Southern Baptist Church 700 E St Louis Ave under Mrs Gordon Psalmonds direction They have recorded sacred music and appeared on radio TV at conferences and conventions The public is invited by Pastor Charles H Ashcraft.
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Government approves New Forest Hydrology Lab plan
Washington UPI reports the General Services Administration accepted a design for a new forest hydrology laboratory to be built on the Arizona State University campus at Tempe. The Phoenix firm Stephens Walsh Emmons Shanks prepared the plan, with an estimated construction cost near $420,000.
Knights of Columbus Hold 53rd State Convention in Las Vegas
The 53rd annual Knights of Columbus state convention convenes in Las Vegas with business sessions at Columbus hall on 10th and Ogden starting Friday. Open house for Third Degree members is tonight at KC hall. A convention banquet occurs Saturday at Thunderbird Hotel showroom. Memorial Mass at St. Joan of Arc tomorrow at 10 am with Bishop Dwyer officiating. The annual convention Mass is Sunday at 8 am with Father Collins presiding.
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