Nevada Governor confronts Katzenbach in White House hallway
Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer demanded action against federal agencies over his state's gambling industry. In a five minute exchange with U S Attorney General Katzenbach in a White House hallway, Sawyer defended his stance and reiterated accusations of a federal vendetta. He later joined a White House tea with Eisenhower and Cardinal Spellman and said Johnson's administration had barred eavesdropping devices by executive order.
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Panama hotel guest recounts rescue during WBA convention collapse
Albert Baldwin recounts assisting at the Panama Hilton after Jim Baldwin, WBA president, collapsed from a heart attack. He praises Panamanian staff and medical workers, notes gratitude for the hospital care, and encourages readers to visit Panama including a canal boat excursion guided by locals.
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Board approves two mile bus plan for students
Junior high and high school pupils living two miles or more from classrooms will receive school bus transportation this semester. The board of trustees voted to begin the added service on October 1, replacing the prior four mile walking or private transport rule.
Florida Grabs Chance to Extradite Escape King Couple
Georges and Lise LeMay appeared before Justice of the Peace Delwin Potter after FBI arrest. A Florida extradition deadline was set for Oct 27, pending an orderly return to Dade County. If extradited, LeMay faces escape and conspiracy charges. Lise faces conspiracy charges.
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Deskin Released From Hospital After Panama Convention
Jim Deskin, outgoing president of the World Boxing Association, was released after three days in Hospital De Sengiro Social in Panama City for a mild heart attack that struck after his opening speech at the 47th WBA convention. He and his wife Ruthe will return to Las Vegas after several days rest.
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Nevada Gaming Commission subpoenas second skim probe
The Nevada Gaming Commission sued its second skim probe subpoena to Irving Devine owner of New York Meats & Provisions in Las Vegas. Mills Keefer released an advance witness list seeking testimony on alleged siphoning of casino winnings before tax reports.
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Reserve Call-Up Bill Hits Snag in House Vote
The House rejected a Senate plan to grant President Johnson authority to call up Reservists and National Guardsmen with little or no active service, voting 162 to 39 to remove the measure from a defense bill. The measure aimed at preventing draft avoidance by youths with no active duty, a point emphasized by Rep Otis Pike.
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