Nick the Greek Dandelos Lauded at Las Vegas Funeral
The Las Vegas community gathers to honor Nicholas Andrea Dandelos known as Nick the Greek a premier gambler who lived in Las Vegas and befriended European royalty He is described as embodying the citys gambling spirit with Governor Paul Laxalt and Governor Grant Sawyer among honorary pallbearers The funeral reflects Las Vegass economy and way of life as supporters defend the regions industry and celebrate the mans life and deeds
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Grandmother recounts kidnapping for two days
Edith Grisham, a 58 year old Harolds Club credit manager, says she was abducted as she entered her sports car after work on December 19 and held at gunpoint for two days. She later released herself after tricking her captors, naming Robert Gawne and William Bank as involved.
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Weather: Mostly clear with mild winds today
Today's high around 45 and low near 20 with sunrise at 6 51 and sunset at 4 35. Yesterday reached 43 with a low of 23 and noon humidity near 27 percent.
Fifth Atom Bomb Triggered By Commie China
Communist China exploded its fifth atomic device since 1964 at Lop Nor in Sinkiang Province. The test, China’s third this year and second in eight weeks, aimed to join the nuclear club. Washington announced the blast an hour after the UPI report, with an estimated yield of several hundred kilotons.
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Tremor Hits Chile Port Town Taltal Hundreds Affected
A 7.75 magnitude earthquake struck a 60 mile coastal strip in northern Chile, leveling half of Taltal and injuring or trapping residents. At least three dead were reported, with dozens hospitalized and a miner rescued from a cave-in near Chuquicamata.
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Dozen Killed in Everett Train Truck Collision
A fiery crash in Everett Massachusetts killed 12 people and injured 20 with 10 escaping. A self propelled train struck a stalled oil truck at an unguarded crossing. Victims include Paul Amero and Bruce Amaral, both 19, after attending a Bruins game. An ICC led investigation followed the worst New England rail accident in years.
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Viet Paratroopers Pushing Ahead in Reds' Stronghold
A 10 000 strong Vietnamese force and U.S. advisers advanced through the U Minh Forest toward a Mekong Delta landing area as the biggest airborne operation in years pressed on. In its first hours 89 Viet Cong were killed while Allied casualties remained light. U S gunships bombed 174 junks and an infantry battalion repelled a Viet Cong force guarding an arms cache with 1000 mines and 500 other munitions.
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