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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

2

Moonshiner on Glider After Shootout Ends Flight

Thornton lay on a metal glider as officers approached about the home ruins. Murray says Thornton fired on them and fatally wounded Cook and Pace. A rifle blast struck Files in the stomach as Thornton and his three daughters fled toward Cherry Hill Mountains. Carolyn, Claudine, and Eddie Mae rode to Russellville after the escape.

Murray Thornton Cook Pace Carolyn Claudine Eddie Mae Cherry Hill Mountains

Miners Trapped as Rescue Drills Continue at Site

Workers bore a second hole toward the chamber where Bova was last heard from, reaching 790 feet with 30 feet of rock to go. Dr Charmbury said the hole would pass down food and air while rescue crews faced possible delays up to a week. Fresh air came from an old vent, and despite grim prospects, relatives urged continued rescue efforts with union support.

Bova H. Beecher Charmbury Bove

Miners Rescued Hope to Reach Each Other After Restoring Strength

Charmbury said the three miners should regain comfort before plans to sink a larger 28 inch hole to pull them up. He tempered excitement with caution that something might still go wrong before the men are rescued.

Charmbury Charmbu

Porterville skydiver drowns after parachute entanglement

In California near Springville a 19 year old Porterville chutist Eric Hanson died when his parachute lines entangled in landing in a pond on the Dan Ranch. Frank Hutchins and Stephen Latimer witnessed the incident as Hanson struggled and sank. Hanson was described as an excellent swimmer.

Porterville Calif Eric Hanson Dan Ranch Springville Frank Hutchins Wendell Eckert Strathmore Stephen Latimer Hanson Latimer Atempo

Navy Marines Plan Exercise Gear Teeth Off Molokai

Three ships and 1500 Marines will participate in Operation Gear Teeth off Molokai. The drill runs September 6 for five days under Rear Adm J S Coye Jr. The landing force comes from the Third Battalion Fourth Marines with aircraft from Marine Air Group 13.

San Diego Calif Navy Adm E. P. Holmes U.S. Pacific Fleet J. S Coye Jr Amphibious Group Three Third Battalion Fourth Marines Marine Air Group 13

Hart Fills Kefauver Post In Senate Committee

Sen Philip A Hart of Michigan took over Kefauver’s chair as head of the Senate anti trust and monopoly subcommittee. The 50 year old liberal pledged to carry on Kefauver’s policies and said the panel would give the consumer a loud and clear vow in regulatory decisions.

Washington UPI Sen Estes Kefauver Senate Philip A. Hart D- Mich Hart

Iowa Crash: Six Crewmen in Training Mission Incident

Witnesses described a near miss as two planes from the 310th Bomb Wing at Schilling APB damaged by a fuel tank during a training mission. Four crew bailed out. one died on arrival at Myrtle Memorial Hospital in Harlan. Survivors, including Capt Richard M Smiley and Capt Allan M Ramsey Jr, were hospitalized in fair condition and transported to SAC hospital near Omaha.

Shelby County Myrtle Memorial Hospital Harlan Richard M. Smiley Allan M. Ramsey Jr Bainbridge, Ga Richard M. Snowden Smiley and Snowden Schilling

Too Late To Classify JHOS WHO MOME EP es SEWER ROOTING DRAINS CLEANED

Home repair service ad for sewer rooting drains cleaned and cooler service offered by Fred Bakeman with 24 hour contact and reasonable, efficient service advertised in personals section.

Fred Bakeman

Feels for Shoes and Lost and Found in Local Listings

Local classified items include shoe store promotion, lost small white Skippy mole, reward notice, help wanted for live-in women with children, business op for Italian restaurant with down payment, investment offer for 10 000 shares in a studio records firm, and rental ads for rooms and furnished apartments in Huntridge area.

Indonesian Ship Thamringer Reaches Amsterdam Amid West New Guinea Dispute

The Indonesian cargo ship Thamringer passed through Inmuider locks en route to Amsterdam to load 50 tons of general cargo. Despite protests from hardline colonialist groups, the crew will be officially greeted by Amsterdam city officials as the first Indonesian flag vessel to enter Dutch waters since last year’s West New Guinea dispute.

Thamringer Inmuider Locks Amsterdam West New Guinea

Syrians Fire On Israeli Positions Near Hula and Ashmon

Syrian positions fired on Israeli workers in Se Hula valley and Ashmon yesterday. Army sources reported no casualties. Israelis returned fire at Ashmon but not at Hula valley as protests were lodged to the Mixed Armistice Commission.

Tiberias Israel UPT Se Hula Valley Ashmon Mixed Armistice Commission Hula Valley

Distant Drive for Tule Springs Building Funds Discussion

Fragmentary reminiscences on a community drive for a permanent Tule Springs building. The writer questions local figures and recalls praise for Jack Staggs as county administrator. Observations on hospital ER staffing critique private hospitals and emergency access delays.

Tule Springs

Unjust Criticism Endured by Longtime Fellow

A note honors a fellow who has withstood much unjust criticism, recognizing his steady service and resilience. The brief tribute highlights his commitment and moral steadiness amid public scrutiny.

Morisset Wins 1963 Glutton Title in Tour Runs

France based UPI reports Michel Morisset, 18, crowned Tour's glutton of 1963 after devouring pork and egg omelette, 2.2 pounds of chicken, salad, a camembert, cake and a griddle cake in 5 minutes 48 seconds.

Tours France UPI Michel Morisset Tour

Fighter crashes near Strasbourg kills pilot in France

A U.S. fighter plane crashed on a hilltop near Strasbourg causing the pilot’s death. Police did not disclose the pilot’s identity and reported the aircraft burst into flames after the crash.

Strasbourg France UPI Hew Tovday

Dress Code Crackdown Hits Wakayama City Hall

In Wakayama Japan a directive orders city hall employees to stop working in undershorts and to cease playing mahjong during duty hours. Citizens complained about service from scantily clad staff as some workers were seen assisting others until they finished their tasks.

Wakayama Japan UPI Iners

From Hand to Frank Ruth D column joke in Boulder City

Ruth D signs off a private joke between the hoes and Frank C Jensen in Boulder City. The quip says the duck that wasn’t a goose brought a ray of sunshine into a stack of otherwise coldly business like mail. End of story end of column.

Frank the Hoes Frank C. Jensen Boulder City Ruth D

Snow dusts Alps as Europe endures cold storms

Snow blanketed Swiss, French and Italian alpine regions with over three inches in places, while broader Europe faced unseasonal cold, rain and storms yesterday.

London

Shaft Reopens at United Park Mining Site After 40 Years

The shaft at United Park Mining Co. reopens after decades of little activity. It has produced lead, zinc and silver in the past and lies about 15 ft below the surface, with occasional prospecting ventures continuing.

United Park Mining Co Ryan

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