Demos Target Nickel Ore Deal Tied to Humphrey
Senate Democrats accuse the M A Hanna Co of pressuring government for nickel during the Korean War. They cite tax advantages and a premium price of at least 6 dollars per ton as profits when Hanna, led by former Treasury Secretary Humphrey, contracted in 1953. The stockpile inquiry, led by Sen. Symington, notes the deal favored Hanna despite tight ore supply.
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House Approves Safety Standards for Government Vehicles
The House voted by voice to authorize the commerce secretary to set reasonable safety standards for passenger vehicles bought by the federal government. Rep. Kenneth A. Roberts noted the rules would also influence cars sold to the public, citing padded dashboards and dish-shaped steering wheels as examples alongside safety belts.
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Aubuchon Promoted to Superintendent at Death Valley Nationa
Joan A Aubuchon has been promoted to superintendent of Death Valley National Monument by the National Park Service western regional director Lawrence Merriam. He succeeds Granville B Liles who moves to Yosemite as assistant superintendent. Aubuchon’s NPS career began in 1946. he later led El Morro and Hawaii Volcanoes, and served as a second lieutenant then major in the US Army Artillery. He will report Aug 22 and reside at the Death Valley superintendent’s house.
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Nevada agencies seek applicants for NIC and Civil Defense posts
The Nevada Industrial Commission and Nevada Civil Defense Agency announced openings for an accident prevention director and an administrative officer. NIC salary $647 to $787 monthly with Aug. 24 deadline. Civil Defense $511 to $617 monthly with Aug. 17 deadline. Both require exams and prefer long-term Nevada residents with specified education and experience.
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SUN Learn-A-Language Offer Promises Easy Learning
The SUN advertises a home study plan offering seven languages Spanish French German Russian Italian Japanese Hebrew plus an English course. A space record of John Glenn’s first flight is available with seven Learn-A-Language coupons and one dollar. The language set and English record cost the same coupons but require 1.25 in cash.
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Local Court Orders Payment Or Jail Time For Simerson
Ronald Simerson, 32, was ordered by Judge Walter Richards in Municipal Court to pay 75 or serve 37 days for fighting, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He had been released on bond after those charges and reentered jail on another count. He previously faced a 50 fine or 25 days, and a 25 fine or 12 days for resisting arrest from the downtown casino incident. Simerson claimed he was given a Mickey and illegally arrested.
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Brothers Held On Larceny Reported Theft of Cigarettes
Two brothers named Hassell Hogan Jr and Al Joe Hogan were jailed on grand larceny suspicions after allegedly stealing about 90 cartons of cigarettes from Loveland's Country Food Market at 4 30 pm Monday. Detectives Whitney and Hanley recovered most of the cigarettes.
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Air Force Association Convention Returns to Las Vegas
The Air Force Association Convention and Aerospace Panorama will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center September 18 to 23, drawing hoped for 6500 attendees. The event features the Century Series jets, Titan and Minuteman missiles, and Mercury capsule exhibits with two public days for free admission.
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Police Hold Two NLV Men In Auto Theft Case
Two North Las Vegas men Gene Leroy Henry 23 and Thomas Gordon Coburn 24 were arrested and jailed on auto theft investigation after being stopped in the 300 block of Bonanza driving a car with Arizona plates claimed to be bought in Indiana. They had no registration papers bill of sale or identification for the vehicle.
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Car Collision Costs Highest In History
UPI reports traffic accidents cost 7.9 billion dollars in 1961, averaging 42.93 dollars per person in the United States. The toll marks the highest total in history for road crashes.
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Feast of the Assumption at St. Anne's Church
St. Anne's Catholic Church at Maryland Parkway and St Louis Ave holds eight masses for the Feast of the Assumption. Rev. Joseph Baldus says masses run at 6 , 9 30 and 11 am, 12 15, 5 30 and 7 pm. Father Baldus announced the schedule.
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Bad Check Case Thrown Out in Municipal Court
A downtown casino dealer faced a criminal action over a $150 bad check with 20 percent interest. Judge Walter Richards dismissed the case as the involved practices known as shylocking were discussed. The dealer admitted earning about $16,000 last year through such dealings in the hallway.
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