Release of Cuban exiles and ransomed prisoners end at Dinner Key
The article details surrender requirements for departing Cubans including car keys proof of urban reform bill payments and photos as Red Cross nurses arrange relief for relatives at Port Everglades. Peter McChesney leads a committee to Havana with nurses aboard the African Pilot to organize return process. James B Donovan reports progress on freeing 23 Americans. Exiles begin arriving at Homestead Air Force Base and are processed at Dinner Key with meals clothing and $100 checks amid tense reunions.
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New England Heists Recalled Brink's Robbery Pair
Boston reports recall two major 20th century robberies linked by a split second timing. The 1950 Brink's captured $1 219 000 while the Plymouth Route 3 hijacking yielded 1 551 277 in cash. Eight of eleven robbers were later convicted.
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Tokyo Yuletide Marked by Nuclear Shakes
In 1962 Tokyo and allied bases felt shock waves from a major nuclear test as 200000 Japanese and American personnel marked Christmas with celebrations. Soviet tests were suspected, while coast artillery fired 55 shells on Quemoy. The holiday saw odd scheduling for Nationalist soldiers and Christmas services.
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Street Brawl Ends in Fatal Wounding During Fight
Witnesses say the victim collapsed after taking a chest wound near a building as a suspect remained silent. Police reported no murder weapon found by early evening and no clear motive. Gulas indicated ongoing questioning and interrogation to yield information within hours. The deceased was reportedly unarmed.
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Deadly Four Day Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll
Texas reports 43 fatalities and Illinois 39 in four day Yuletide crash period. The piece recounts broken roads, fires, drownings, and other incidents across multiple states, noting historic high tolls and a Christmas Day rescue tale. It highlights tragedies near Clarks Nebraska, Ashland Oregon, Vaiden Mississippi, and New York City. It also mentions a centenarian birthday in Hopkinsville Kentucky and a holiday relief gesture in Skokie Illinois.
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Obituary notices for Culley Turner French in Las Vegas events
Rosary for Paul Edward Culley 52 of 1125 South Third Street will be at St. Joan of Arc at 7 30 p m Funeral Mass tomorrow at the same church Burial follows at Mountain View Garden of Memories Bunker Brothers in charge Culley died Dec 23 born in Midvale Utah lived in Las Vegas since 1932 past commander VFW and member of many veteran and civic groups Survived by wife Virginia sons Paul and Henry sisters Frances Bullock Jean Culley mother Martha Culley brother Max Culley Reno Reginald Turner graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery Rev Logan officiating one month old daughter of Mrs Verna Turner died Friday Palm Mortuary in charge James D French 71 died Dec 24 in Laramie Wyo services 10 a m Friday at Christ Church Episcopal Rev Tally Jarrett officiating interment Woodlawn Cemetery Native of New York bookkeeper lived in southern Nevada 30 years Survived by wife Elizabeth Las Vegas three daughters Kathleen Boos Laramie Peggy Mueller Las Vegas Edith Jeppson Washington two brothers John and Cyrus French Canada seven grandchildren three great grandchildren
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Cake mix and flour use surges since 1947 report
New York figures from UPI show per capita use of cake mixes and cake flour up 80 percent since 1947 and total sales more than doubled, according to the Grocery Manufacturers of America.
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New Year Greetings From SUN Staff to Families
The message extends warm wishes to numerous families and individuals including the Emericks and Shares, Sid Whitemore, Suzette, the Willards, King, and many others. It notes space is limited but promises to extend greetings tomorrow until all are reached.
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Deportation action filed for Factor on England return
In Los Angeles on December 17 Factor faced papers ordering him to show cause why he should not be deported to England. The case cites his 1943 mail fraud conviction and six years in prison. Factor, 70, arrived in California in 1949 after a 1933 kidnapping case linked to Roger Toohy. He has donated to medical clinics and non profits and sought U S citizenship in 1955 without action.
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California Remains Nation's Top Agriculture Producer
California holds the lead in U.S. agriculture with around nine percent of national cash farm receipts, per the Economic Development Agency. In 1961 the state reported farm cash receipts over $3 billion for the third straight year.
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State licensing board eyes March hearings for McKellar
The Basic Science Board and Medical Examiners Board schedule hearings on March 5 and March 6 in Reno. Dr. McKellar, refused to sit for the state exam, has taken a counseling job with Clark County Juvenile Department. Assemblyman-elect Flora Dungan urges law changes to align Nevada with other states and allow foreign medical schools to qualify through recognized lists via the NMA.
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NMA
Two Men Arrested for Auto Theft Case
Two men were arrested by sheriff's deputies on suspicion of grand larceny of an auto after the driver produced two vehicle registration certificates for the same car but could not prove ownership. Cleveland Woods, 38, and William Harris, 44, allegedly fugitives with a felony warrant, lived at Decatur and Craig Rd and refused to provide current addresses.
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Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested After Quick Heist
Suspects arrested and convicted for an overnight bank holdup entering through a back door. Dressed in trench coats and woolen caps with eye holes, one man carried an automatic pistol and the other a revolver. Barber testified the pair held him and seven employees at gunpoint while they removed cash from counters into two large bags. The manager noted the robbery lasted about ninety seconds and ended quietly, with most money being a late department store deposit in $10 and $20 bills.
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Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Rates
The Las Vegas Sun Inc publishes daily mornings including Sundays at 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada. Staff roles listed include HM Greenspun president and treasurer, Ruth Deski assistant, Joe MedAin managing editor, and other editors and managers. Subscription rates show single copy 10 cents and monthly 2 dollars 06.
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