Giant shark injures diver near Farallon Islands
A large shark attacked a group of skin divers near the Farallon Islands off San Francisco, slashing the legs of 21-year-old John Rochette of Burlingame. Rochette was flown to a Coast Guard helicopter hospital and underwent surgery. his condition was reported good. His companions escaped uninjured.
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Farallon Islands
John Rochette
Burlingame
Calif
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Rochette
Coast Guard
Violence in Panama and Canal Zone Tensions Escalate
looting erupts in Colon and against American firms as Panamanians fight back using automatic weapons against U S troops. Panamanian death toll rises to 17 with 200 injured while 89 Americans are wounded. Thomas Mann meets OAS and Panamanian officials in Panama City to assess possible solutions amid calls for structural treaty revision.
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Washington
Defense Department
Mann
Panama
Sun Rises Again plant to install Scott press
The Sun Rises Again building unit and press installation represent a 1 million investment with more than 21 million projected by project completion. Monarch supervision by Bill Turpin with Leonard and Clayton Wadsworth guiding site activity. Technical Service Co of Denver designed the plant. Wood Newspaper Machinery Co of Plainfield NJ will install the Scott press.
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Clayton Wadsworth
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Colo
Scott Press
Wood Newspaper Machinery Co
Plainfield
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San Mateo
Calif
Times
Pueblo
Star-Journal
Hawaiian
Honolulu
Wood Newspaper
Peneagh Co
Detroit Times
Las Vegas Sun
Nevada Gaming Board Faces Tough Mission Overseeing Casinos
The State Gaming Commission and Board guide Nevada's gambling industry from a tough regulatory stance. Since the late 1940s the sector grew rapidly, raising concerns about mob influence, hidden winnings, and fair enforcement. Tax collection and evolving standards shape the ongoing challenge.
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Gaming Board
Commission
Nevada
In Vegas: Light Up Opinions On Smoking Debate
In Las Vegas residents discuss smoking amid a report on public health. Mrs Youngblood notes the smell at home, while Mrs Tipps cites personal habit and spouse smoking pipe. Others argue labeling and personal choice despite notoriety.
Decision Day for Town Progress and Pie Confusion
The author recalls a Wednesday of heavy decisions on new presses and funding for a multi million dollar town project. After a tense day, relief comes with tea and a custard cream peach pie chosen amid shop chatter at Jim Biller's restaurant.
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Jim Biller
Surgeon General cites strong links between smoking and cancer
A government panel reports cigarette smoking sharply raises death rates for lung cancer and several other diseases in men, and points to similar trends in women. It notes pipe and cigar smoking pose lower risks but urges quitting to reduce mortality.
Shooting claims one man’s life in Las Vegas yard
Isaac Newman 21 of Vegas Heights died after a 1:30 a.m. shooting in the front yard of his girlfriend’s home on Jefferson Street following a dispute with Roy Newell 21. Newell, who fled, was later found with a 22 caliber revolver and admitted to a brother he had shot a man.
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Roy Newell
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Newell
Jefferson Street
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Charlie Palms
Rights and Civil Rights Clash at Nevada Event
The Western High School band faced disruption in Reno during a halftime show while criticism of El Capitan policy drew censure. Deutsch cites segregation concerns and recalls recent denial of services to civil rights members. Copies of the Clark County School District complaint and related letters were distributed to state and national officials and civil rights groups.
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Pope Visits President in Rome Amid World Affairs
Pope Paul VI met Italian President Antonio Segni in Rome to thank him for the warm welcome on his return from the Holy Land. Thousands cheered him as Segni prepared for a U.S. trip to meet President Johnson. Ministers Take Over in New Delhi as Nehru recovers. Rioting in Calcutta leaves at least sixty dead and hundreds wounded. East Germany offers openness for West Berliners in hardship cases. Greene tours South Viet Nam as U.S. Marines eye victory over Viet Cong. British failed to relieve Lefka in Cyprus. Jordan and UAR discuss river Jordan water amid Arab summit. Ben Bella blames foreign powers for western Algeria unrest. about 300 arrested in Oran. Cardinal Jullien dies in Rome at 81, affecting College of Cardinals. Airline negotiators fail to unite on North Atlantic rate cuts.
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Algiers
Ahmed Ben Bella
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