Johnson shatters vice presidential hopes in party shakeup
President Lyndon B. Johnson has notified many former hopefuls they will not be on any ticket with him. He eliminated cabinet-rank contenders including Adlai Stevenson Robert McNamara and Sargent Shriver leaving room for no clear successor. The plan signals Johnson will control the campaign strategy as the Democratic convention nears. Page 7.
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Ranger 7 Moon Photos Signal New Space Era
UPI reports Ranger 7 sent 4 320 pictures from the moon before a pinpoint impact at 5 50 am PDT. Johnson calls the shot magnificent as Von Braun predicts a landmark in lunar exploration with plans for two more Ranger flights and a Mars probe later this year.
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Governor Sawyer warns on gaming union control in Nevada
Gov. Grant Sawyer voiced a firm warning to Nevada AFL-CIO delegates at the Flamingo Hotel session. He said removing management control over casino workers’ hiring and firing would push the state to regulate casino employees directly, using the current licensing system to hold management responsible for all involved in casino operations.
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Victorson Admits to Tax Count
David B. Victorson 4yearold vice president of the Thunderbird Hotel pleaded guilty to one count of evading federal income taxes for 1958 59 and 60 involving 44247 76 in earnings He admitted failing to file a 1960 income tax return on an estimated 17700 salary The other two counts were deferred for sentencing by U S Dist Judge Roger Foley Jr after a June 22 arrest and $5000 bond.
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Weather brief shows hot conditions and mild humidity
Partly cloudy today with southwest winds of 15 mph. Predicted high around 100 and low near 80. Noontime humidity at 21 percent. Sunrise at 3 47 and sunset at 7 46. Yesterday's high reached 102.
District Attorney Alleges Illegal Sentence in Justice Court
Clark County District Attorney Ted Marshall seeks habeas corpus relief claiming Justice of the Peace Tom Pursell imposed an illegal sentence. Attorney Paul Sorenson filed the writ. Dst. Judge John Sexton signed a release order and Marshall was released from County Jail after about five hours in custody.
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Pursel defends conduct amid court contempt dispute
Justice of the Peace Tom Pursel rejects claims he set up the conflict that led District Atty. Marshall to be fined for contempt. He says he was carrying out the court’s duty and criticizes DA staff for poor preparation and lateness. The matter centers on subpoenas for Marshall and investigator Jack Ruggles and questions about Pursel’s brothers’ presence.
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Contempt fine dispute against Pursel questioned
The piece notes a $95 contempt of court fine by Pursel being deemed illegal along with his subsequent sentence. It cites courthouse courtesy for subpoenas and remarks about Judge John Mowbray's willingness to testify, illustrating tension between official duties and court procedure.
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