FDA warns thalidomide still in US drug cabinets
The FDA reports large quantities of the baby deforming drug thalidomide remain in family medicine cabinets nationwide. Inspectors found tablets varying in size and color, many with minimal labeling, and some doctors donated pills overseas. Cases of abnormalities linked to the drug are being investigated, with follow up on patients who received the drug during trials.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Inspectore
George P. Larrick
United States
Europe
North Carolina
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Omaha
Omaha, Neb
Forestry Board Meeting Ends
A two day State Forestry Board meeting concluded with review of Southern Nevada forestry and fire issues and approval of the 1963 65 budget. The group visited Mt. Charleston where a new fire station is under construction, with attendees including George Zappettini Bill Goni Frank Bencochea and Ernie Jonnson. The tentative budget, cited by Deputy State Forester Joan Artz, allocates about 40000 for Southern Nevada projects such as a tree nursery and a Las Vegas forestry office.
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State Forestry Board
Southern Nevada
Mt. Charleston
George Zappettini
Bill Goni
Carson City
Frank Bencochea
Ernie Jonnson
Joan Artz
Nevada
Las Vegas
Truck Crash Ravages Oklahoma Cafe Killing Driver
A paving truck sped out of control on a mountain road in Beaver’s Bend State Park, rammed the restaurant, and killed driver Alba Fleming. The dining room was ripped apart. 18 patrons escaped injuries as the truck flipped into a creek bed. Restaurant staff Louise Hall injured. Police blamed brake failure. Walter Werner described the escape through the wall and the hole left by the crash.
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Broken Bow
Okla
UPDA
Highway Patrol
Alba Lewis Fleming
McAlester
Oklo
F. C. Hall
Beaver’s Bend State Park
Walter Werner
Southeast Oklahoma Development Association
Werner
Obituary of Edmund M Brelsford of Las Vegas
Edmund M Brelsford 65 died yesterday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. A Las Vegas resident for 28 years, he worked as a security guard for Titanium Metals. Born August 3, 1897 in West Palm Beach Florida, he is survived by his widow Helen two sons Edmund II and James Brelsford three daughters Edelia Dorinda and Laura a sister Mrs Fredericks Nunka and six grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 10 am in Bunker Brothers Chapel with American Legion Post 8 officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery veterans section.
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Pfdmund M. Brelsford
Edmund M. Brelsford
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Las Vegas
Russell
Paradise Valley
Brelsford
West Palm Beach
Fla
Helen
Edmund M. Brelsford II
New York
James Brelsford
Aliela
Dorinda
Miam
Laura
Fredericks Nunka
Bunker Brothers Chapel
American Legion
Post 8
Veterans
Woodlawn Cemetery
Two New X-Ray Sources Found by Air Force Rocket
Scientists report two additional X-ray sources in the Milky Way discovered during Air Force moon research at White Sands New Mexico. Italian physicist Dr Richard Giacconi said the spots lie along the galaxy axis and may illuminate cosmic ray origins and galactic dynamics.
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Air Force
Richard Giacconi
White Sand
Earth
Giaccom
Stanford University
Giacconi
Solar System
Milan
Italy
American Science and Engineering Co
Cambridge
Mass
Quake Rocks Coastal Area Near California Oregon Border
A strong earthquake centered offshore near the California Oregon boundary rattled coastal northern California and southern Oregon. No casualties were reported. The 54a magnitude quake, located about 300 miles northwest of Berkeley, caused broken windows in Crescent City and groceries toppled from shelves. Residents felt the tremor in Eureka Grants Pass Brookings Gold Beach Medford and Trinity Lake lookout towers shook loudly.
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Bureka
Calif
Eureka
Grants Pass
Brookings
Gold Beach
Medford
Ore
Andrew Ruckman Named Western States Representative
The American Industrial Development Council appoints Andrew Ruckman to its Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Ruckman directs the Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation and will represent the eight western states. He will meet next month in Des Plaines, Illinois, to start revising the organization's constitution and bylaws with fellow members.
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The
American Industrial Development Council
United States
Andrew Ruckman
Ruckman
Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation
Mel Peach
Des Plaines
Ill
FCC Seeks Oversight of American TV for Foreign Viewers
A memo by Tedson J. Meyers urges creation of an international television office to shape U S programming abroad. It calls licensing rules and foreign policy guidance, with possible placement in the State Department or USIA, drawing mixed reactions from industry leaders.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
White House
Meyers
International Television
United States
Ralph A. Dungan
Kent Kennedy
United Press International
Robert W. Sarnoff
National Broadcasting Co
Telstar
Radiotelevision
Sarnoff
America
U.S
United States Information Agency
State Department
Las Vegas Youth Injured In Foremaster Lane Crash
An 18 year old Las Vegas youth suffered a possible fractured skull and head injuries after a collision at Foremaster Lane and Las Vegas Boulevard North. Jeff Purser 1630 Las Vegas Boulevard North was listed in good condition. The car driver Gregory L Cyphers 16 of 2505 Perimeter Ave was cited for failing to yield the right of way after turning in front of Mina R Taylor 16 of 701 Williams Sr. causing the crash.
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Las Vegas
Foremaster Lane
Las Vegas Boulevard North
Nevada Memorial Hospital
Jeff Purser
Las Vegas Boulevard North Hospital
Purser
Gregory L. Cyphers
Periiter Ave
Cyphers
Mina R. Taylor
Williams Sr
City Attorney Sidney Whitmore’s Brother Dies
Leland C. Whitmore, 52, of Overton and a Moapa rancher who ran Moapa Valley Freight Lines, died yesterday. He leaves a widow Lillian, seven children, and many siblings. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 11 am at the Latter Day Saints Church in Overton.
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Leland C. Whitmore
Overton
Las Vegas
Sidney R. Whitmore
Moapa
Moapa Valley
Roxton Whitmore
Lillian
James
Lloyd
Dennis
Joan
Danny Whitmore
Marilyn Nay
Cathy Marshall
Atty Whitmore
Paul Whitlock
Enterprise
Alan
Velda Farnsworth
Henderson
Ada Speirs
Gail Whitmore
North Las Vegas
Lorin Whitmore
Cora Hopkins
Guy Whitmore
Latter Day Saints
Ruria
County Receives Federal Grant for Clark County Junior High
Nevada Senators Alan Bible and Howard W. Cannon announced a $9,904 federal grant to Clark County School District for constructing a new junior high. The aid, under Public Law 815, funds school facilities in federally impacted areas.
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Clark County
Nevada Sons
Alan Bible
Howard W. Can
United States
Nevada GOP rift prompts call for Clark County chair to resign
Mrs Maude Moss a former Federated Republican Women leader urged the Clark County Republican central committee chair to resign over what she called unheard of and unethical actions in the gubernatorial primary. She cited apparent endorsements by elected leaders and demanded accountability. Senator Alan Bible urged voters to back progress and criticized opponents as prophets of gloom. He noted FAA and Interior Department actions affecting Nevada towns and drought relief funds.
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Maude Moss
Federated Republican Women of Nevada
Clark County Republican Central Committee
GOP
van Tobel
George van Tobel
Clark County
Republican Central Committee
Moss
Republican Women’s Club
Federated Republican Women
GOP Central Committee
Alan Bible
Battle Mountain
Nevada
Bible
America
Winnemucca
Federal Aeronautica Administration
Lovelock
Interior Department
Pershing County
Streeter Opposes Bible on Foreign Language Training
Democratic hopeful Jack Streeter said he disagrees with incumbent Sen. Alan Bible on early language training to ease international relations. He asserted America is the greatest nation and other countries should learn English.
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Jack Streeter
Senate
Sen
Alan Bible
Bible
Call for Change in State Printing Office Management
Democratic candidate Vern A. Miller calls for reform in the State Printing Office management, citing the need for changes in leadership and administration. He spoke yesterday, emphasizing improved efficiency and oversight.
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State Printing Office
Vern A. Miller
Miller
Superintendent of State
Grayson and Greenspun Campaign in Reno Battle for GOP Nomination
Oran Grayson and H. M. Greenspun campaigned in Reno yesterday and planned to visit outlying towns this week. Greenspun will be at State line and Minden today then Sparks and Las Vegas Saturday Hawthorne Sunday and Reno again Monday. Grayson denied responsibility for personal attacks on Greenspun saying such attacks hurt the Republican party and reflect poorly on his own character.
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Oran Grayson
H. M. Greenspun
Reno
Greenspun
Stateline
Minden
Sparks
Las Vegas
Hawthorne
Grayson
Civil Service Board Approves City Employee Rule Changes
After weeks of study the Civil Service Board of Trustees approves changes to city employee rules. Dr John Montgomery heads the personnel office says most changes are procedural to reduce delays and will be drafted for city attorney review. Changes not ready for two weeks until commission considers final text.
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Civil Service Board of Trustees
John Montgomery
Montgomery
City Commission
Artists Guild Sets Special Meeting on August 24
The Artists and Craftsmen's Guild invites all members and artists planning to participate in the upcoming Art Festival to a special meeting at Squires Park at 7 p.m. Friday. The early start aims to allow daylight planning for festival arrangements.
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Artists’ and Craftsmen's Guild
Squires Park
Kennedy Aims 3 Percent Spending Cut To Open Tax Reduction
The Kennedy administration studies a possible 3 percent reduction in this year’s federal outlays to pave the way for a January tax cut. Defense costs could be trimmed by about $750 million this year with savings reaching $3 billion annually in five years. Congressional sources say a broader cut is under consideration, though officials warn it could slow the economy.
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UPI
Kennedy
Defense Department
Defense
Robert 8. McNamara
Budget Bureau
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Capitol
A. Willis Robertson
Celle
Senate Banking Commis
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