Marilyn Monroe Death May Remain Solved Mystery
Hollywood authorities expected results from the autopsy on actress Marilyn Monroe yet the cause of her overdose death may never be determined. Joe DiMaggio kept to a Santa Monica hotel as funeral rites drew a large crowd at Westwood Village Memorial Park with reporters and photographers present.
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Gambling Board reviews Tropicana license sale and 11 applications
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board studied 11 nonrestricted gambling license bids including Abe Samuels selling 3.2 percent of the Tropicana Las Vegas for 180000. Other contenders include John Wilkins reopening Diamond Jim's Jackpot and Clara Williams renewing for a 21 game at the Golden Club Austin. The board will forward recommendations on Aug 20 with final action by the Gaming Commission the next day. some applicants face waivers or legal scrutiny.
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James E. Boris
New Frontier
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Ely
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Henry C Remolif
Lamar R. Bergen
Silver State Racing Association
Train Hits Truck in Tokyo Suburb Kills Three
An engine failure in a small truck caused a commuter train collision in suburban Tokyo killing three and injuring 187. Authorities said the truck stalled at an unguarded grade crossing, and the derailment triggered a second train to strike.
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Teens accused in hammer slaying of New Orleans mother
Sally Prudhomme 16 and Warren Sehmitt 16 are under investigation after prosecutors weigh murder charges in the death of Thelma Prudhomme 58. Sally says the boyfriend pressured her into planning the killing. he admits striking the victim but claims she delivered most of the blows.
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Elderly man killed by downed wire while helping neighbor
Gadsden Alabama authorities report Pete Wagnon aged 83 died after touching a live electrical wire while assisting a neighbor to raise a sign warning of downed wires. The incident occurred yesterday as crews responded to dangerous conditions.
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UPI
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Board Names Acting Principal Amid Ill Health at Western High
Willard J. Beitz, Rancho High School assistant principal, was appointed acting principal of Western High School to replace Donald C. Cameron who resigned due to ill health. Cameron has led Western since it opened last year. Beitz has served at Rancho since its opening in the mid fifties. Victor B. Wood will replace Beitz as Western’s counselor, and Gerald F. Thompson will become principal of the upcoming Robert O. Gibson Junior High School.
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Two Atlas ICBMs Fired in Unprecedented Double Launch
The United States conducted its first doubleheader intercontinental ballistic missile launch, firing two Atlas D missiles in quick succession from a Warren AFB SAC site. Each missile traveled about 5,000 miles, with new Pacific tracking capabilities and strict range safety measures in place.
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IRS Considers Tax Hit on Keno Games
The IRS proposed a ten percent federal wagering tax on gross Keno receipts and a fifty cent stamp on collectors. Nevada reports 61 licensed Keno games employing about 1,300 workers. Gambiers oppose the tax, hoping Keno stays exempt with a quick remedy. A key issue is whether Keno is a lottery under the Nevada constitution, risking possible game suspension if reclassified.
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Turkish Gendarmes Pursue Southeast Outlaws in Wild East
Istanbul dispatch reports Ismet Inonu ordering gendarmerie reinforcements to Turkey's southeastern mountains. Brigands smuggle to Syria and Iraq, kill locals and constables, with Davudo captured after a five hour siege and Kochero the infamous Kurd bandit still at large amid folk poems praising his defiance.
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Carr endorses Greenspun as Republican candidate
Carr pledges a revitalized party with Greenspun as the candidate and a full slate victory in November. He urges Republicans to take a positive stand for victory as Green campaigns through Ely, then in Lander Eureka and Austin where he is welcomed by local Republicans.
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Ely
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Eureka
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United States Proposes Peace Steps For Congo Crisis
The United States told the United Nations it is prepared to pursue economic and other measures to persuade Katanga to end its secession. State Department spokesman Lincoln White outlined adopting inducements, with possible later economic coercion, to support peaceful integration of Katanga with the Congo.
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Congo
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Lincoln White
Charles W. Yost
Ralph Bunche
White
Leopoldville
Clark County seeks bid for 1942-63 four door sedan
Clark County Nevada invites sealed bids for one 1942 63 four door sedan to be delivered FOB Las Vegas. Bid must include earliest delivery date complete specifications and trade-in a 1960 Ford two door sedan. Bids due 10:00 AM Sunday in September 1962 with marked envelope Road Department.
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Sale of salvage material at McCarran Field Nevada
Clark County Nevada will sell salvage material from McCarran Field by auction to the highest bidder. Lot details include damaged well pump, 38 inch casing and other scrap items plus conductor and cable lots. Sealed bids due by 4 PM DST on the Sunday of November 1969 with inspection hours weekdays.
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State of Nevada
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Las Vegas
Nevada
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Board of Commitsioners
Senate confirms Taylor and top brass at same session
The Senate unanimously confirms Gen Maxwell D Taylor as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after he pledges to use whatever weapons and force are necessary to defend western Europe. It also confirms Gen Earle Wheeler as Army chief of staff and Victor M Low Street as assistant secretary of the Navy. Wheeler is currently deputy commander of U.S. forces in Europe. Taylor says he will not push for a single top commander and will follow the present staff system.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
America
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Clark County Nevada bids for plant mix surface course
The Clark County Board of Commissioners Nevada invites sealed bids for approximately 2300 tons of plant mix surface course. Bids due August 30 1962 at 10:00 AM at the Purchasing Agent office. Bids must be in marked envelopes and opened publicly. the board may reject all bids and re advertise. Sealed by Helen Scott Reed Clerk of the Board Clark County. Las Vegas Sun Aug 1962 notices.
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