Dockworkers Tie up Shipping From Maine to Gulf
New York ILA president Thomas W. Gleason announced a strike three hours before the 7 05 p m deadline as dockworkers from Maine to Texas halted shipping along the Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. Federal mediators and negotiators for the New York Shipping Association had just wrapped a final meeting in a futile effort to avoid work stoppage.
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Kerkorian bid for WAL stake eyed as offer ends
Financier Kirk Kerkorian’s tender offer of 67.5 million dollars for 1.5 million Western Air Lines shares concluded at midnight with bookkeepers still totaling shares yesterday. An announcement due Monday could reveal if the 30 percent stake secures control, potentially giving Kerkorian a WAL board seat.
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Widow Dies In Las Vegas House Fire
The 48-year-old widow Mrs Eda Heinz was found dead in the burning living room of her two bedroom home at 1909 E Howard St. Firefighters said she likely fell asleep with a burning cigarette. The blaze also claimed nine month old Kathleen Wardle of 1312 Virgil Sr. marking a second fatal fire in two days in Las Vegas.
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Circus Circus Denies Money Troubles Amid Debts Audit
Circus Circus officials declare the new Strip attraction is viable as they audit a disputed $800000 in extras tied to construction. Burton Cohen says about $600000 has been paid, with $1 million more billed, and a Jan. 21 deadline to review. He promises litigation if improper charges remain.
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Formal Integration Plan Deadline Set for Feb 15
A 14 member task force studying Clark County school integration holds its first session. Trustee C Donald Brown says six weeks are needed to study recommendations before a final plan is sent to federal Judge Bruce Thompson. Dr James I Mason urges weekly meetings starting Jan 7 to meet the Feb 15 deadline.
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Apollo 8 Blastoff Looms As Weather Stays Uncertain
Apollo 8 readiness builds as engineers purge contaminated oxygen tanks and clear nitrogen leaks. Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepare for a 7 51 a m EST launch to orbit the moon with cloud concerns and possible wind changes threatening the countdown.
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Weather Summary From Today And Yesterday
Wealthher reports cloudiness decreasing with gentle winds. Today’s high 40 and low 20. yesterday’s high 39 and low 26. Noontime humidity 28 percent. Sunrise 6 48. Sunset 4 30.
FBI Locates Kidnapped Heiress in Rural Box Burial Case
FBI director J Edgar Hoover says Barbara Jane Mackle was found in a coffin like box buried 18 inches underground in a remote wooded area about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. The 20 year old Emory economics major was ransomed for 500000 and reported in good condition after four days in captivity.
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