Air Force Academy cheating probe targets cadets and football players
Air Force Secretary Eugene Zuckert disclosed that more than 100 cadets may be involved in cheating exams at the Colorado Springs academy, including about 30 football players. The inquiry follows a 1951 West Point cribbing scandal and cites a possible well organized group selling exam papers.
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Air Force
Zuckert
U.S. Military Academy
Bob Blaik
Earl Blaik
West Point
Army
Blaik
Air Force Academy
Political Leaders Split Over Clark County Metropolitan Government Plan
County Commissioner Bill Briare and Councilman Jim Kelly urged a University of Nevada Reno study to form a single Clark County government. Mayor Grayson favored regionalization with local financing, while many city officials from Henderson and Boulder City opposed consolidating their towns. Strongest backing came from Commissioner Baskin, with others urging cautious, locally funded study and careful board representation.
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North Las Vegas
Jim Kelly
Governmental Research Bureau
University of Nevada In
Reno
Clark County
Briare
Kelly
Bob Baskin
the Sun
Henderson
Boulder City
Nsw
John Myers
Jack Petttti
Myers
Metro
Metropolitan Government Board
Lou LaPorta
Briare-Kelly
Briare and Kelly
Reed Whipple
Predatory Greenspun Essay on Jail Gossip and Gals
A satirical column riffs on a Clark County jail escapade, joking about inmates and visiting women crawling through a mesh screen for imagined romantic encounters. The piece questions propriety and hints at social double standards while musing on the idea of feminine companionship in confinement.
Las Vegas Man Injured In High Speed Crash
Elmer Lee Sheeth age years from Las Vegas was hospitalized in fair condition after his pickup overturned near West Washington and Michael Way. Police say excessive speed caused the crash and he was cited for speeding and ignoring a traffic barrier.
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Las Vegas
West Washington
Michael Way
Con
Trol
Elmer Lee Sheeth
Sheeth
Apple Valley Road
Two Suspects Named In Mirage Motel Heist
Sheriff Ralph Lamb reported the Mirage Motel robbery on Las Vegas Boulevard South in which $75 and a television were taken. Charles R. Edwards and Edward Crosley, both from North H Street addresses, were arrested about an hour after the hold up of manager Robert Rosoff. Detectives Sgt. Don Wellington, Gene Smith and Phil Leon led the arrest after vehicle description and neighborhood checks.
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Mirage
Las Vegas Boulevard
Ralph Lamb
Charles R. Edwards
Edward Crosley
Robert Rosoff
Lamb
Five Hoodlums Rob, Attack Local Lady
A 35 year old Las Vegas woman was robbed and assaulted by five youths who forced her at knifepoint to surrender $99 in cash after entering her home during a telephone call with her ex husband. An older assailant and a younger teen were noted among the group.
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Las Vega
Sheriff's Deputies
University seeks to acquire Reno Winnemucca military sites
The University of Nevada moves to acquire abandoned Stead Air Force base and a Winnemucca radar installation for a state vocational program. Regents authorize pursuing property before others act, amid budget talks and new board leadership.
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Reno, Nev
UPS
University of Nevada
Reno
Winnemucca
Board of Regents
Stead Air Force Base
Charles Armstrong
Eleven youths jailed after noisy Desert Inn Rd party
Neighbors complained of a noisy party at 1346 Desert Inn Rd leading to six minors being jailed for possession of alcohol. Additional arrests included two men for public intoxication and two more for contributing to the delinquency of minors. all were booked at the county jail.
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Desert Inn Rd
County
Anthony Powell
George Pl
Apt
Milan J. Drakulich
Evergreen
Gregory Lee Dealey
Harvard
Bradshaw Bowman
Phillip Boughton
Hermosa Beach
Calif
Amexco Tour on Constitution Cruises to 28 Ports
Amexco on the SS Constitution will depart New York March 6 for a 53 day Spring Mediterranean voyage. The program includes 70 shore excursions spanning western civilization from its cradle to the present, with stops in North Africa Latin Europe the Greek islands Turkey and the Middle East.
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New York
API
American Express
North Africa
Europe
Greek Islands
Turkey
Middle East
President Johnson Hospitalized With Non-Specific Tracheitis
President Lyndon B. Johnson was admitted to Bethesda Hospital after leaving the White House in the early hours. Doctors described his condition as non-specific tracheitis with bronchial irritation and a high fever once reaching 100 degrees. He received antibiotics and cough suppressants and anticipated only a short hospital stay. Luci Johnson accompanied him, and he traveled by ambulance while briefly awake and resting in the care of Rear Adm. Barkley and Dr. W. J. Gould.
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Johnson
Croup
Reedy
White House
Adm
Barkley
W. J. Gould
New York
Luci
Bethesda
Churchill Dies After Long Career As British Leader
Churchill, twice prime minister, dies and will lie in state at Westminster Hall before a state funeral. A simple parish burial in line with his wish to be near his father and American-born mother will follow at a nearby church, with services at St Pauls Cathedral possible.
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Britain
Adolf Hitler
Europe
English Channel
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Westminster Hall
Houses of Parliament
Sir Winston
Satellite launched from Vandenberg with Atlas 3 Agena booster
The Air Force launched a satellite yesterday from Vandenberg AFB using an Atlas standard launch vehicle and Agena booster. Officials did not disclose satellite type or confirm orbit as per Air Force policy.
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Vandenberg
Tavern Heist at Hillcrest Tavern Targets Bartender
Masked bandits wearing silk stockings over their heads robbed bartender Floyd Morse at Hillcrest Tavern Highland and Miller Avenues of $200 cash and several bottles of liquor after 8 p.m. yesterday. They threatened Morse with a shotgun and a hunting knife as Det. Lt. Handlen investigated.
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Hillcrest
Highland and
Miller Avenues
Floyd Morse
B. J. Handlen
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Smashup
Don Wellington
Gene Smith
Phil Leon
Foster's Shoes
Alta DR
Joe Lane
COM & Indus
E. Lake Mead
Nlw
Ann Road
Call Bartsas Realty, Inc. Realtor
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Open Eyes. & Sun
High Area
T.V
Manor House Budget Furniture L.V. Bivd
CL. S—Musical Instruments
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Harold Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Archie Grant
Molly Magee
Amexco
Jerry Schafer
Jose Antonio
Hank Oser
Gary Meator
Chuck Gabriele
Lloyd Lembert
Aib
Lady Bird Hospital
Cutive
Churchill
Lord Moran
John M. Montgomery
Choi
City Laundry
Arre
Sanitone Cleaners
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Carson
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Sky Way Plaza
Boulder
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Grtempe
Tames & Wood
Eorniture de Friendly
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