Nick the Greek’s Life Story Tells of Luck and Pride
A portrait of Nick the Greek, famed gambler, and his reluctance to publicize his exploits. The piece describes his calm acceptance of losses, his visit to Mount Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and the turning point at a Desert Inn luncheon where autograph seekers finally coaxed him into agreeing to share his tales for posterity.
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First Air Cavalry repels major attack in Central Highlands
UPI reported U. S. First Air Cavalrymen halted a major Communist assault that breached defenses in the Central Highlands near Bong Son. The clash marked the first significant contact of the day in the ongoing highland operations.
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Soviet Probe Tests Moon Soil for Possible Spaceport
Tass reported Luna 13, which landed on Christmas Eve, tested the Ocean of Storms soil for density and firmness with miniature laboratories. The mission sent television pictures and, per expert Lebedinsky, may provide first data toward a lunar cosmodrome, while the United States eyes a later soil sampling mission.
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Weather and Vietnam War update brief
Sunny with highs near 50 and a 25 degree low under northerly 10 to 25 mph winds. Sunrise at 6 50 and sunset at 4 33. In Vietnam a cease fire ended and U S B 52 bombers head toward Saigon targets as Communist forces attack the Central Highlands. Casualty reports are not yet available.
Still No Trace Of Lost Plane From Frisco
The missing Lockheed Lodestar with 10 aboard, including eight Dakin family members from San Francisco, was last known 75 miles south of San Felipe Baja California. Air Force planes and Coast Guard search the Gulf of California area, following radio contacts with a DC3. The flight departed Oakland Tuesday, refueled at San Diego, and remains unlocated.
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King of Gamblers Nick the Greek Dies at 82
Nick the Greek Nicho Andrea Dandelos, known as Nick the Greek, died late Christmas Day at Mt. Sinai Hospital at age 82. Once dubbed king of gamblers he steered more than 500 million dollars through gaming tables and race tracks in a long career. Dr. Morris Wilburne, his physician of 10 years, was with him two hours before death.
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Snowstorm Closes Roads Across Las Vegas Mountains
Big snows hit the Lee Canyon area dumping eight inches of powder and glazed roads causing accidents. Nevada patrols, highways crews, and local agencies battled recurring crashes as snow tires and chains became essential for travel.
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