Criticism Aims at State Welfare Department Ties
A columnist argues that accusations against Clark County welfare agencies have basis in fact and urges a thorough investigation of foster homes and the state department. The piece notes conflicts between Barbara Coughlan and the legislature, questions about funding, and calls for correcting abuses in child welfare.
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Clark County Blue Ribbon Committee
Child Welfare Board
Barbara Coughlan
Welfare Department
Nikita compromise raises hope for nuclear test ban
Washington reports that Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed in principle to international inspection on Soviet soil as part of any nuclear test ban. He wrote to Kennedy on December 19 and January 7, later published in Washington and Moscow, fueling cautious optimism as US-Soviet talks resume in Washington with Britain present. International inspection would allow two to three annual trips to Russia to verify tremor checks.
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Nikita S. Khrushchev
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Two Aides Captured In Caracas Art Heist
In Caracas police captured two university students and a woman after a raid on the home of Arturo Uslar Pietri. Five French paintings stolen from the National Museum of Fine Arts were found in the trio’s car, valued at $660,000 with minor damage. The suspects were wounded in a gunfight as they attempted to flee.
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UPI
National Museum of Fine Arts
Arturo Uslar Pietri
Luis Alberto Monsalve Vallet
Winston Bermudez Machado
Pietri
Tshombe Surrenders Kolwezi To UN Mission
Katanga President Moise Tshombe will surrender Kolwezi to United Nations General Prem Chand near the mining center, ending major military operations to bring Katanga back into the central government. Diplomats fear mercenaries may damage mines and dams in a last act of defiance.
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Cold Wave Brings Deadly Weather Across Nation
A severe Arctic spell gripped from the Rockies to the Appalachians. At least 61 people died in weather related mishaps over the weekend. Texas citrus crops faced a second freeze as temps fell to near zero. Ice closed highways into Houston and power lines. An explosion in Vicksburg cut gas heat for the city.
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Mississippi Officials Balk at Taking Summons
Gov. Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnston acknowledged they were served with federal contempt summonses over efforts to block James Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi. Barnett left the paper on the sidewalk after marshals offered it, while Johnson refused and had it delivered to his door. Both had been found civilly in contempt by the Fifth Circuit last fall with no penalties assessed.
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Johnson
Hattiesburg
Four Tornadoes Tear Through Dixie Southwest Georgia
Four tornadoes spawned by a cold front swept into Dixie and struck southwest Georgia and northwest Florida yesterday. The storms caused several injuries and heavy property damage, disrupted communications at Leesburg and Dawson, and prompted local emergency responses.
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Georgia
Florida
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Truman Recovering After Hernia Operation
Former President Harry S Truman, 78, is reported in good condition at Research Hospital Kansas City two days after his Friday morning hernia surgery. He is on a routine hospital diet, walking in his room, and will remain hospitalized about a week with no newsmen in his room.
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Kansas City
Harry Truman
Truman
Research Hospital
Kennedy
Parties Pick Generals for Session Opener
Nevada legislators name leadership for the 52nd session. Senate Republicans swap posts with Walter Whitacre and Charles Gallagher chosen for pro tempore and majority leader roles, while James Slattery’s pro tempore bid dies. Assembly Democrats push to expand committees as the session begins.
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Carson City
Nevada
Nevada Legisla
Senate Republicans
Walter Whitacre
Lyon County
Charles Gallagher
White Pine
Gallagher
Whitacre
GOP
James Slattery
R-Storey
Rene Lemaire
R-Lander
Resignation of Las Vegas Labor Leader Shocks Union
Ralph Leigon, president of the State Federation of Labor AFL CIO, quit after requests from members and the international office. Leigon, business agent for IBEW Local 357, surprised Nevada labor leaders with a Saturday night resignation at a Reno Holiday Hotel executive board meeting. Al Bramier of the Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas was appointed to replace him.
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Carolyn Barre
Yoakum
Tex
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Las Vegas
Sahara Hotel
SUN City
Lloyd Leonard
Nevada
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Ralph Leigon
The
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Leigon
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Reno
Holiday Hotel
al Bramier
Culinary Workers Union
Vegas Police Halt One Man Crime Spree
Det. Sgt. Mike Winger said Ralph Mayne of the Plaza Rooms was booked on armed robbery assault with a deadly weapon discharging a gun and disorderly conduct after a rapid spree. He allegedly admitted robbing a furniture store of 1300 dollars pistol whipping three victims and attempting to shoot a man in a bar. Evidence was found in his hotel room and he signed a full admission.
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Ralph Mayne
Plaza Rooms
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Winger
Clear Day With Gentle Winds Forecast
Weather report notes clear skies today with mild winds. Highs near 50 and overnight low around 20. Yesterday reached 47 over 18. Noontime humidity around 10 percent. Sunrise at 6 49 and sunset at 4 56.
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