Nixon Cabinet Picks Ready for White House Move
President-elect Richard Nixon outlined expectations to his 12 cabinet nominees during an eight hour session at the Shoreham Hotel and then met privately with Lyndon B Johnson at the White House. He urged informing the public about their work and hiring subordinates on performance, not glamour, after which he and his family visited the White House for talks with Johnson.
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Hughes Otter Air West at center of dual offers
Air West and Mallory Randall are traded on Amex with Air West closing at 19.50 up 1.75 and 19.75 on the Pacific Coast exchange. Goldsmith said Hughes offer is preliminary and not yet to Mallory Randall's board. Air West stockholders meet Dec 27 in Hermosa Beach to consider the Hughes bid which requires CAB approval.
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Soviet Withdraws Nearly Half Mediterranean Fleet
London based defense sources and the U S Navy confirm the Soviet Union has pulled about 20 ships from the Mediterranean as tensions ease. Remaining fleet numbers total around 20 warships and submarines with no stated reasons for the shift.
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Fourth daughter born to Mrs. Ethel Kennedy
Mrs. Ethel Kennedy gave birth to her 11th child, an 8 pound 4 ounce girl, via Caesarian section at Georgetown Hospital. The infant, described as a pretty baby with light brown hair, arrived with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in the delivery room. Mother and child are reported in excellent condition.
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Arraignment Set Today In Case Of Death Threats
Victor Sayre 41 of Hollywood California faces federal arraignment for threatening the life of former Lt Gov Cliff Jones and family in letters mailed from California. Sayre was found competent to stand trial after claiming in November 1967 letters he wrote demanded money from Jones and cited estate matters as the basis.
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Death Comes To Actress Tallulah Bankhead
New York report confirms the death of actress Tallulah Bankhead at 65 in St. Luke's Hospital due to double pneumonia and respiratory failure aggravated by emphysema. Her sister Eugenia Bankhead and nephew Billy Bankhead were present. she had long public battles with smoking and a legendary stage and screen career spanning London and Broadway.
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B 52s Blitz Jungles To Block Attack
In Saigon area U S B52 jets targeted jungle zones 70 75 miles from the capital while allied forces stay on alert for a possible Communist assault. Marine casualties rose in a 10 hour DMZ battle as U S command tallies 30057 deaths in nearly eight years of Vietnam fighting and 192 in the last week.
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Regents Open Meeting Seeks 1969 71 Budget Plan
Regents hear outline of a proposed university development and budget for 1969 79, with a $45.1 million request for 1969 71, up from $41.4 million. They discuss a health sciences program including a Reno medical school and the Darley Plan for medical education in sparsely populated western states using a core curriculum and community hospitals.
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Hyatt to lease Alpine Village and Lucerne Motel for 20 years
Hyatt Corporation of North Hollywood leases the Alpine Village restaurant and Lucerne Motor Hotel on the Strip for 20 years in a 2.6 million deal with owner William Capri, 1963 built property. Hyatt also buys Palm Springs Tropics Motel and Trade Winds Fresno and leases Anaheim Charter House.
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Inmate Ray Rege Dies at Nevada Prison Gym
Nevada inmate Ray Rege aged 38 collapsed and died Wednesday night during exercise at the State Medium Security Prison gym. Warden Carl Hocker said Rege, sentenced by Washoe County on a bad check charge, had no prior physical problems.
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Boston trio held after alarmed policeman pursuit
RENO UPI three Boston men including two alleged bank robbers were jailed after an alert policeman intercepted their car pursuit. One suspect was wounded as a chase ended near the city limits.
Nixon invites Cabinet to Julie Eisenhower wedding
President elect and Mrs Nixon invite Cabinet members and their families to Julie Nixon’s wedding to David Eisenhower, grandson of former President.
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German envoy bids farewell to Johnson at White House
West German ambassador Heinrich Knappstein paid a farewell call on President Johnson at the White House and praised Secretary of State Dean Rusk as a pillar during his years of service before returning to Bonn.
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County imposes push on air pollution controls
Three District Health Department officials gain expanded duties in air pollution oversight in Southern Nevada. Dr W M Ueckert becomes deputy health officer for environmental health, James Wren Jarvis takes on public health engineer duties, and Gene Foster, a six month employee, serves as air pollution control chemical engineer. Dr Ravenholt confirmed the changes made at a closed board session on November 27.
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Air West Faces Labor Strike Over Proposed Contract
Air West faces a potential strike as clerical and ticket agents seek a first contract after a runoff election. The Air Line Employes Association and national mediation rules govern arbitration, with a 30 day strike waiting period. Rogers cites wage demands beyond six million dollars for an 18 month term.
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Hearing Set January 8 On Wells Estate
A District Court will hear a motion January 8 to continue $5,000 monthly support to Elizabeth B., widow of hotel executive Joe Wesley Wells. Bank of Nevada, successor to Bank of Las Vegas as estate administrator, seeks permission to maintain payments for Wells's two minor children. Wells, 55, died May 18, 1967. founder of Wells Cargo and former half owner and manager of the Thunderbird Hotel before its 1964 sale to Del Webb.
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