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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1963

Page

2

Mystery gang loot recovered after police raid in Surrey Woods

Police confirmed 100,900 pounds found south of London are part of the loot from a gang hideout. Scotland Yard says detectives are closing in on the ringleader and the remainder of the cash, part of a total recovered amount of 676,000 dollars. A nationwide treasure hunt was urged as searches continued, including a frogman at a 12 foot pond.

Leatherslade London Evening News Scotland Yard Surrey Woods London Aylesbury

Jean Hagen Lands Key Role in Dead Ringer Film

Jean Hagen, who rose to stardom as Danny Thomas' wife seven years ago, has been cast for a principal role in Dead Ringer alongside Bette Davis and Karl Malden.

Hollywood UPI Jean Hagen Danny Thomas

Rail unions accept arbitration plan amid looming strike threat

A 3 to 1 union endorsement grants Gilbert authority to approve an arbitration formula deemed prudent. Firemen leaders switch from opposition, signaling broader acceptance by four unions. Disputed issues on pre arbitration negotiations and train crew make up remain unresolved, with officials warning of potential nationwide strikes if ground rules falter.

Gilbert Wirtz Snag Wirt

Gardner dies. long career in radio and stage ends

Arch ie Gardner a tall gangling comedian dies after a long stint on Duffy's Tavern and other shows. He is survived by widow Simone and two teen sons Edward Jr and Stephen. His first wife actress Shirley Booth whom he wed for 13 years had no children.

Gardner Simone Edward Jr Stephen Shirley Booth

Five Die In Fire At Kimberly Clark House

Mary Jo allowed to stay with the Comstocks. The family home burned while guests lingered. Five people died, four upstairs rooms found, all from suffocation. Robert Emstock 18 and Mrs Schelfhout were among victims. A night watchman heard the fire and called authorities. The house belonged to the Kimberly Clark Corporation.

Mary Jo Comstocks Comstock Robert *Emstock Here Robert Earl Lake Kimberly-Clark En Iron Mountain Midh Joe Rouse Kimberly- Clark Corporation

Painting Stolen From Museum in Stockholm

A painting valued near 20000 dollars was stolen from the National Museum in Stockholm. Director Carl Nordentalk said Portrait of a Boy, connected to Frans Hals and its school, is believed to be by a pupil. INTERPOL alerted as thief likely fled Sweden. Police suspect an international gang and note the thief cut the wire and exited with the artwork hidden under clothing.

Stockholm UPI National Museum Carl Nordentalk Frans Hals International Police Agency Interpol Sweden

Airliner Missing 19 Aboard Off Japan Coast

A chartered Japanese four engine airliner with 19 people aboard disappeared off central Japan near Machijo in the Izu islands. The plane which left Machijo at 2 24 pm bound for Tokyo had fuel for three hours and no Americans were believed aboard. A massive search by the Japanese marine safety agency was launched with fears for the crew and passengers.

Yokohama Japan UPI Machijo Isles Izu Honshu Tokyo Japanese Marine Safety Agency

Silent Star Richard Barthelmess a Hollywood icon

Richard Barthelmess, a silent screen pioneer and one of cinema’s most celebrated stars, made 76 pictures over 27 years. He later regretted selling his production group to First National and battled throat cancer in the 1950s, spending his final years in Manhattan and Southampton while remaining a genteel figure of Broadway circles.

Barthelmess First National Film Corp First National Inspiration Pictures Park Avenue Manhattan Southampton Long Island New York Central Park West Alfred Barthelmess Richard Caroline Harris Minnie Maddern Fiske

U S Pledges Help in Buddhist Controversy in Vietnam

Secretary of State Rusk vows U.S. support to settle the religious dispute in South Vietnam. He says Washington is deeply distressed by the conflict between Ngo Dinh Diem and Buddhists as the war against the Viet Cong proceeds.

Washington UPI Rusk United States South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem

Reds Attack U S Canada Agreement

Moscow dispatch says Pravda accuses the United States and Canada of arming Canadian forces with nuclear weapons, heightening international tension and risking a retaliatory strike. The piece follows the partial test ban treaty signing and questions current policies.

Moscow UPI Ocean Pravda U. S United States Canada

Fatal collision near Memorial Hospital leaves two dead

Police described a head on two vehicle crash on Highland Road near Pinto Street. James Richard 28 and Robert Willis 62 died. Jan Jurtik 35 and another male passenger unidentified were injured or missing. The Jones car driver faced fault per Traffic Officer Daley as investigation continues.

Vad Robert Willis Wilson Lane Jan Jurtik Desert Lane James Richard F Street Andy Daley Jones Highland Jurtik Richard Willis

Fire razes school main building. youths nabbed at scene

A three alarm blaze gutted the main school building around noon as more than 150 firefighters battled for over two hours. Loss expected over 1 million with brick walls standing amid rubble. About 800 students are on summer vacation. cafeteria and nearby portable classrooms spared. A youth was arrested at the scene.

Population of New Citizens Sparks Las Vegas Debate

Police report details on ex felons seeking casino and cab work, with 41 new citizens denied entry. Officers lament repeat offenders slipping through courts, judges releasing armed suspects, and a lack of jobs to rehabilitate. Experts warn the population surge looks explosive for Las Vegas.

Clark County teachers' AV materials use rises last year

Increase in audio visual materials requested by Clark County School District teachers. Example figures show 725 six millimeter films requested versus 390 prior year and circulation rising to 10,800 compared with 7,200 in the previous year.

Clark County School District

Core laundry bleach market nears one billion quarts annually

A bureau report cited by Clorox estimates the core laundry bleach market around one billion quarts per year, underscoring strong demand in the sector and highlighting bleaching in formation as a growth area.

Clorox

Jeb Will Meet Leaders of Capital March

President Kennedy will meet with a civil rights leaders delegation on the morning of the August 28 Washington march, with Whitney Young confirming the White House discussion but limited to the delegation's briefing and participation.

Jeb New York UPI Kennedy Washington Whitney Young Urban League White House

Castro Executes Three Spies in Cuba

Cuban official press reports three U.S trained spies were executed in Las Villas. The men identified as Rolando Matheu Paz and brothers Francisco and Manuel Marrero Castillo were said to be caught at Cayo Verde on July 22 attempting to enter with arms, secret writing material, and CIA instructions to organize spy nets and sabotage the economy. They were reportedly trained as saboteurs by an American at a school for the subject.

Havana UPI Las Villas Rolando Matheu Paz Francisco Manuel Marrero Castillo Cayo Verde CIA

Too Late To Classify WHO'S WHO HOME REPAIRS AND SERVICES

Fragmented classified lines note home repairs sewer rooting drain cleaning and complete cooler service by URLY RAT FRED BAKEMAN with 24 hour service. Also personals ads and various rentals and lost pet notices with several phone numbers and partial addresses.

Urly Fred Bakeman

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