Torres Poised to Defend Title Against Eddie Cotton
World light heavyweight champion Jose Torres, a 4-1 favorite, defends his title tonight in a 15 round bout at the Convention Center against Eddie Cotton. The Puerto Rican who now lives in New York seeks a second defense after winning the crown March 30, 1965. Torres earns 50 percent of the live gate. Cotton takes 15 percent. The match airs at 7 p.m. Las Vegas time on Sports Network across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. it is blacked out in Las Vegas.
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Cassius Clay
Eddie Cotton
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New York
Willie Pastrano
Sports Network
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Las Vegas
Crash Of Fighter At Boulder City
A jet pilot on an emergency landing attempt at Boulder City Airport was killed when his F100D Supersabre crashed in the desert about a mile short of the runway. Capt. Robert Arent, en route from Cannon AFB New Mexico to McClellan AFB California, had four minutes of fuel left. The wreckage spread over about 50 by 150 yards with nose section intact and a bloodied ejection seat nearby.
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Boulder City
Robert Arent
Cannon Air Force Base
N. M
McClellan Afb
Calif
Las Vegas Nellis Afb
Sand and
Sage Desert
Boulder Highway
Jerry Demarest
38 Days Now Agreement Near In Airline Strike
Negotiators in the 38 day old airline strike drew closer to a tentative contract agreement after a joint meeting. Talks resumed amid pressure from workers and management seeking a swift resolution.
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Washington
UPS
White mobs clash as Chicago housing march provokes violence
In Chicago mobs attacked police and overturned cars during civil rights housing marches in three white neighborhoods. About 1,000 people gathered in Marquette Park for a rally by the American Nazi party. At least three injured and 10 arrested in the disturbance.
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Chicago
UPI
Marquette Park
American Nazi Party
Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny With Scattered Clouds
Mostly sunny day with scattered afternoon clouds and light winds. Today's high reaches 105 degrees and low 80, sunrise at 5 59 and sunset at 7 31. Yesterday recorded a high of 106 and low 81 with noon relative humidity at 17 percent.
Harris Survey Reveals Racial Split Among Whites
The Harris survey finds whites divided on racial problems with a sharper division than in the past, echoing the old gulf between white and Negro communities. The report analyzes attitudes and potential social consequences across different white groups.
Campaign billboard owner ties to cab business discuss racism
The piece notes Vic Whit tlesea owning Rine Cab Co and placing a billboard over a Yellow Cab lot. It contrasts white voter groups by education and income with views on Negro civil rights and protest.
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Vic Whittlesea
Yellow Cabs
Whit
Tlesea
Rine Cab Coa
Suniete
Rene Germanier
Moon Orbit Bull's-eye In U.S. Bid
Lunar Orbiter 1 became the first U S craft to orbit another body when it entered a near perfect lunar orbit. Project manager Gilbert H. Nelson hailed the achievement and noted the mission will photograph possible manned landing sites later this week. Spacecraft Manager Israel Traback confirmed all components operated as designed.
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Moon Orbit
Bull's-eye
U.S
Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Lunar Orbiter 1
America
Flying Photographic Laboratory
U. S
Earth
Moon
Gilbert H. Nelson
Israel Traback
Rally In Raleigh as Negroes Attend Klansmen Gathering
Thousands of Ku Klux Klansmen filled Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh for a large rally but were upset by a band of Negro attendees on the balcony. Robert Jones asked for calm as the crowd dispersed after speeches. Police arrested at least six people on drunkenness cursing and weapons charges.
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Raleigh, N. C
UPI
Memorial Auditorium
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