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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
1
Rangers recovered 15 year old Charles Duart of Sacramento from a steep ledge on a Yosemite column after he fell while hiking with companion Barry Meneffe. Duart died before help arrived. the boys had camped with his parents in the valley.
Scientists and divers search the Atlantic near Asbury Park for a reported jelly monster seen twice in recent weeks eight miles offshore. The Challenger with 16 scientists vows to capture the creature and bring back pictures while a press boat follows the 26 hour sea hunt.
A Clark County air study warns that continuing population growth will worsen air quality and spread smog beyond Los Angeles today reaching Bakersfield and Santa Barbara corridors. The report by Dr W L Faith and W B Middleton notes rising pollution and cancer risks in Los Angeles residents and pets, urging action to curb emissions.
Atty. Gen. Harvey Dickerson said his staff will conduct a cooperative inquiry into the Clark County District Attorney's office after dispatches criticized its operation. Clark County Dist. Atty. Edward Marshall requested the review as several deputies have resigned this year.
President John F. Kennedy plans a five day swing through the West visiting Nevada New Mexico and Arizona with a one day stop in Las Vegas to address conservation issues at a convention center. Senator Howard Cannon said a firm date would be released soon and emphasized a non political hour during the trip.
United Nations truce team toured the Israel Syria border where air and ground clashes challenged a fragile cease fire. Reports from Baghdad said Iraq alerted forces under Syrian command amid Arab pledges of support as Syria and Israel accused each other of aggression and requested U N Security Council sessions.
The forecast calls for a clear morning with cloudier afternoon and southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Today's high reaches 105 and low 75, while yesterday posted a 104/77 reading. Noontime relative humidity around 6 percent.
Mechanics and ground crews in major cities across the country staged a wildcat strike against United Air Lines and defied a federal judge who ordered them back to work. The walkout involved members of the International Association of Flight Crews and related unions.
An early morning United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago was cancelled yesterday after local members of the International Association of Machinists launched a quick nationwide strike against the carrier. Only this flight was affected locally.
The Machinists union IAM involved in a contract dispute with United Airlines. The union refused to comment on the strike or the restraining order issued in Chicago, home of United’s national headquarters.
Robert W. Wilson known as the father of California lottery funds seeks 468000 signatures on an initiative petition. A recent survey yields a three to one favorability for the lottery plan, with potential first year revenue of about five million dollars. The scheme envisions twelve annual public drawings, 22 percent of gross proceeds to prizes, and 13 percent for operating costs.
President Diem imposes nationwide martial law in Vietnam with curfew 9 PM to 5 AM and shoot to harm orders at key sites. Government clashes with Buddhists continue as hundreds are arrested and monks are reported fatally hurt. US denounces crackdown and orders dependents to stay indoors. Henry Cabot Lodge heads to Saigon to take post.
The 60 ton drilling rig broke down at 162 feet delaying escape work for three trapped miners Louis Bova David Fellin and Henry Throne as technicians warned of an eight hour outage and a six to eight hour restart to reach them. Hope rose as Bova was heard tapping and surface rescue crews labored to pull them from danger.
Gene Matteucci, city attorney since 1961, resigned effective September 15 citing pressing business and lack of time for city legal work. He serves as chairman of the Clark County Democratic Central Committee and was appointed to replace Alvin Wartoman in 1961.
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