Las Vegas Marine Pfc Manzella Wounded in Viet Nam Action
Pfc John Paul Manzella of the Las Vegas Lady Luck platoon, age 18, survived a December Viet Nam ambush near Da Nang, sustaining a shattered thigh and hip while earning the Navy Commendation Medal earlier for leading an action against about 20 Viet Cong. He lies in Oakland Navy Hospital awaiting further surgery and months of recovery, with his mother recalling his early departure from Rancho High School to serve.
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Alsup Sr. Murdered in Las Vegas Gun Attack
Labor leader Ralph Alsup Sr. was shot dead at his home on Warm Springs Road in Las Vegas. Sheriff officials investigated the late night shooting with few details available. A shotgun was reportedly the weapon and his body was found inside the residence.
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Millionaire Francis Taylor Visited Nevada Ranch Amid Divorce Suit
Residents of Moapa Valley report Francis Taylor visited his Warm Springs ranch, about 65 miles from Las Vegas, two weeks ago. An unidentified woman at the residence declined to confirm his presence as he hides from process servers in the $5.5 million divorce case.
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Missing judge bench nameplate stirs court security questions
In a New Orleans style report, Municipal Court investigates who stole Judge Walter Richards’ tropical balsa wood nameplate shaped like Diamond Head. Officers monitor courtroom traffic as probes focus on those passing the bench daily. The item carries sentimental value and concealed papers from prying eyes.
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Revolting Pipefitters Stand Firm in REECO Conflict
A Las Vegas Sun report fronts a clash between Revolting Pipefitters Local 525 and Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co over the Nevada Test Site strike. Demands include reinstatement of workers, back pay, and travel wages for days not worked. The piece notes concerns about Municipal Court case fixing and references a grand jury inquiry.
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Power firm leads Las Vegas tax top 30 list
Nevada Power Co heads the city tax list with a 9.2 million assessed value, followed by Central Telephone at 6.8 million. The top 30 cover 16.5 percent of Las Vegas property tax. The Mint Hotel rose to sixth after added last month. Sage Realty and others place among the top bidders.
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Taxicab Wage Talks Extend Into Night Mediation by Governor
Contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 8 and Yellow and Checker Cab firms continued late into Wednesday night as Gov. Grant Sawyer stepped away from a busy schedule to mediate. A spokesman said Sawyer would stand by his Saturday statement that substantial progress was made, with no further comment. The meeting started at 2 p.m. with full representation.
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Draft Bugle May Sound for Students
Washington officials said some college students may face draft calls next year. Selective Service director Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey expected to decide on the college manpower pool within the next 10 days after a news conference.
Weather snapshot for today with mild wind and cool high
Variable cloudiness with gentle winds. Forecast high 55 and low 23. Yesterday's high 50 and low 29. Noontime humidity 51 percent. Sunrise at 6 49 and sunset at 4 55.
Hudson Gets Maximum Sentence and Fine in Delinquency Case
Las Vegas businessman Joe Hudson was sentenced to the maximum penalty including a substantial fine and jail time after being convicted of contributing to the delinquency of his own son by taking him to the Black Orchid.
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Hudson auto parts dealer faces appeal after fine verdict
Hudson an Owens Avenue auto parts dealer was fined up to 500 dollars or six months in jail in a Municipal Court ruling. Attorney Robert Reid filed notice of appeal to District Court and will demand a jury trial when the appeal is heard.
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Debut of JFK Captures Washington Spotlight
Washington scene buzzes as the late John F. Kennedy arrives as the new frontier’s helmsman. Arthur Schlesinger Jr notes the era of expectation and better things to come in the SUN series segment on Page 22. Johnson seeks rapid approval of a 12.76 billion war fund to back Vietnam policy.
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