Head-on Collision Claims Two, Injures Two More
Two cars collided at Highland and Pinto Streets yesterday morning. Willie Jones, 23, of 1201 D Street, and Clarence Brown, 20, of 118 Paul Street, died on impact. The other two occupants were listed as in poor condition and fair, with doctors giving cautious notes on their recovery at Southern Ne hospital.
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Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Sunioto
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Southern Ne
Army Units Attacked by Surprise Foe in South Carolina
In Walhalla South Carolina a veteran farmer opened fire on soldiers during a swift strike operation injuring two servicemen. Pfc Jalvin Moss 22 of Indianapolis Indiana sustained a critical brain injury from buckshot and Pte Robert Crowe 24 of Phoenix Arizona was listed in fair condition at Oconee Memorial Hospital near Seneca. The incident occurred at a Long Creek area apple orchard owned by 89 year old Calvin Lee.
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Jalvin Moss
Indianapolis Ind
Pte
Robert Crowe
Phoenix
Ariz
Oconee Memorial Hospital
Seneca
Moss
Calvin Lee
Long Creek
Soldiers Return From Swift Strike II After Orchard Shooting
Officials said both soldiers were en route to Ft Campbell Kentucky after Swift Strike II war games ended Friday. Sheriff Crenshaw reported no charges against Lee, who had warned military officials about raids on his posted orchard. The incident occurred off Highway 76 ten miles north of Westminster when the jeep halted and occupants entered the orchard. two other soldiers sustained minor injuries in a collision among convoy vehicles.
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Nevada Crime Figures Hit Las Vegas in July Record
The Las Vegas LVPD notes 41 new felons arriving in July from outside the city, down from 1992 but up from 1960s levels, with five residents prior to conviction and crimes ranging from forgery to burglary armed robbery grand larceny and other offenses. writer jokes about a felon boom and casino-related opportunities.
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Our Fair City
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Las Vegas
Youth Nabbed for Arson After High School Fire
Sacramento police arrested 17 year old Robert Reese a parolee of the California Youth Authority after he confessed to starting a fire that destroyed Stanford Junior High School. The two story brick building housed about 800 students and firefighters were still dousing embers as investigations continued.
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Duffy's Tavern Star Ed Gardner Dies at 62
Hollywood reports comedian Ed Gardner died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 62 from a diseased liver. Known as Archie on Duffy's Tavern, he starred in radio for twenty years and the show later ran on television. Gardner was born in Astoria Long Island on June 29 1901.
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Long Island
Bill Elwell Services Set Today
Las Vegas hotelman and politician William Bill Elwell died Friday from liver ailment. Masonic funeral services planned at Palm Mortuary Chapel at 1 p.m. Oasis Lodge No 41 F&AM to officiate. He served on the University of Nevada board of regents and as Las Vegas city commissioner. He is survived by his widow Mabel two children and two sisters.
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Bill) Elwell
Oasis Lodge No. 41
F&am
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University of Nevada Board of Regents
Mabel
New Railroad Fight Underway By Government
Washington government efforts to avert a rail labor dispute crisis continued as Labor Secretary Wirtz met with union and railroad spokesmen. A new split emerged over secondary issues in the work rules bargaining while the firemen’s union moved toward arbitration by authorizing its president Gilbert to sign.
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UPI
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Firemen’s Brotherhood
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Mystery Brain Behind Train Robbery Identified
Police identified the mastermind and gang leader who staged the record 7.3 million Roy al mail train robbery in London. Scotland Yard reported progress and said detectives were close to solving the case.
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UPI
Longdon
Scotland Yard
News of the World
Five Killed in Party Aftermath in Niagara Wisconsin
A house party devolved into a fatal fire in Niagara Wisconsin leaving five family members dead and one child missing. Firefighter father discovered his daughter among the victims after returning home, with the tragedy unfolding during a volunteer blaze he helped fight.
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Dorothy
Partly cloudy weather with afternoon thundershowers
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible afternoon thundershowers. Gusty winds and a high near 103 degrees, low around 75. Humidity at noon 30 percent. Sunrise at 6 01 and sunset at 7 27.
Barthelmess Silent Film Star Dies of Cancer at Estate
Actor Richard Barthelmess, famed for silent films, died of cancer after five years of illness at his estate. He received a special Academy Award in 1928, the ceremony's first year. He was a leading figure in early Hollywood cinema.
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Barthelmess
William Gaynor
Nevada faces clash over state insurance policy bids
Nevada officials debate switching from commission based administration to bidding for state insurance to save about twenty one thousand dollars annually. Howard Barrett proposes bids and countersigned local agent commissions, while Grant Robison defends current service levels and agent network.
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UPI
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Department of Administration
Nevada Board of Finance
Grant Robison
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Robison
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