Nevada Governor Hughes Transcript Teases State Ties
Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt speaks with Howard Hughes in a controversial telephone transcript. The Sun questions the mass publicity while praising Hughes investment in Nevada as the state balances economic promise with privacy and public accountability.
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Lucky License Winners Page 6 Heart Transplant Update
Palo Alto report says Mike Kasperak, America's first adult heart transplant patient, faces liver disease that endangers survival. Transplanted heart remains near normal. doctors note severe pre existing liver disease linked to bleeding. Donor Virginia Mae White, 43, died from brain hemorrhage Saturday night as Kasperak neared death from heart failure.
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AEC preps giant underground nuclear test near Tonopah
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a thermonuclear device 50 times larger than the Hiroshima bomb will be detonated next week in a 3200 foot shaft at Hot Creek Valley Nevada. The test aims to evaluate site suitability for high yield nuclear tests with potential future use by the AEC and the Defense Department.
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Sun Series Probes Howard Hughes Private Wealth
The Sun begins a four part series on Howard Hughes and Nevada’s largest private property owner. Jim Barrows led four months of research for the report outlining Hughes privacy motives and wealth origins.
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Aussies Elect Ex War Pilot John Gorton as PM
Canberra reports that John Gorton a 56 year old former war pilot was elected prime minister by a closed door party caucus He defeated Paul Hasluck Les Bury and Billy Snedden and will replace John McEwen who led the coalition after Harold Holt drowned December 3 Gorton vows to keep Holt s Vietnam policy and Asia outreach.
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Conger Pleads Guilty to Three Murders in Nevada
Terry Lynn Conger admitted guilt to three counts of first degree murder in District Court. Judge John Mendoza sentenced the Moapa Valley farm hand to three consecutive life terms without parole in the Nevada State Prison.
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Staggs Secures Support as Two Trustees Resign
A local figure named Staggs wins backing from a key ally group while two trustees announce resignation, citing frustration with politicians and a powerful press amid Southern Nevada Memorial matters.
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Weather notes and resignations rock local officials
Cloudy skies and light winds mark the day with a high of 48 and a low of 30. Hospital administrator Jack Staggs has resigned after support from former board chairman Fred Morledge and Ray Collins who challenged his firing. County Administrator David Henry received the resignations yesterday though dated January 5, amid ongoing board tensions with trustee Harry Reid.
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