Fire Ravages Las Vegas Area as Roof Catches Flame
The SUN reports a massive blaze in Las Vegas drawing crowds as smoke swirls over the city. Fire Prevention Chief Otto McFarland says the fire began in an all metal shed behind a lot, with debris and rain complicating efforts. Fireman Arthur Bagley was hospitalized after smoke inhalation. other residents and a list of local names were treated or identified as affected.
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Big Haul Believed To Hit Eight Million Dollars In Post Office Robbery
London officials estimate the Glasgow to London traveling post office haul may reach eight million dollars. Aberdeen officials say total could be about eight point four million, with the crime carried out at 3 15 am forty miles north of London. The heist is hailed as the richest mail train robbery in history, surpassing prior U S and Cape Cod robberies.
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Kennedy baby in special chamber for breathing aid
The day old Patrick Kennedy in Boston's Children’s Hospital was placed in a high pressure chamber to aid breathing. President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy visited multiple times as officials reported the infant’s condition showed improvement.
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Never Too Far Apart Strikes Continue at Nevada Test Site
About 2,900 workers remained off the job for a second day as plumbers and pipefitters Local 525 and Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co. press for a contract settlement. The 24 hour picket lines have the union seeking a new deal after contract expiration and a signed interim agreement with Reynolds. The Atomic Energy Commission requested further talks as tension over the contract persists.
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Kennedy Baby and Salinger Similar in Submarine Style
A feature notes Kennedy baby and Salinger as unique in the United States with a design described as submarine-like, featuring air locks and pressure doors. The craft measures about 31 feet long and eight feet in width.
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Weather Brief Partly Cloudy With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain or thunder showers later. Winds shift from gentle to gusty near activity. Yesterday’s high reached 95 and low 74 with noontime humidity around 1 percent and precipitation of 1.13 inches. Sunrise 5 54 am sunset around 7 pm.
Health Chief Stens Down- As Predicted
Carson City Dr. Daniel Hurley steps down as Nevada state health officer after 15 years. He accepts a lesser post as director of the bureau of maternal and child health, remains acting until Oct. 1, and will take a $900 annual pay cut.
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Hollywood March Committee mobilizes 60 stars for August civil rights march
Show Folk Will March in Hollywood announced by Chariton Heston headed committee. At least 60 top television and film figures will participate in the August 28 demonstration supporting the administration civil rights program.
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