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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1966

Page

6

Vegas Housewife's Real Bread Winner

Local Las Vegas feature profiles Mari Petrelli, an Italian-American baker from Fresno, praised by family and friends for her cooking skill and her Golden Gate Snack Bread recipe. The dish blends yeast raised dough with a cheese butter filling and onion soup mix, shaped into almond leaf rolls and baked until golden.

Ely Nev John Frank Bitritto Italy Naples U. S Mari Fresno Ted Thiros Turquoise Rd

Fail Plot To Sabotage Railroad

FBI arrested Donald A. DuPray and Caleb J. Babbitt in Athol Massachusetts on charges of extortion and conspiracy to extort over a $250000 demand against the Boston and Maine Railroad. Police recovered 75 sticks of dynamite from DuPray's car trunk linked to a theft from the Athol Water Department, as the FBI pursued an investigation begun after December letters threatened sabotage unless payment was made.

Athol Mass UPS FBI Boston & Maine Donald Albert DuPray Caleb John Babbitt Massachusetts Boston U.S James L. Handley Specis DuPray Athol Water Department Babbitt

Maxwell Firing Sparks City Court Disclosure Debates

Mrs Maxwell, fired last May after city court service, sought to have her appeal heard. The Clark County Grand Jury found no indictments but criticized city officials for sloppy operation. Five charges in Justice Court were dismissed to present to the grand jury. The hearing dates were set for March 22, 24 and 25 with potential extension into the next week.

Foley Justice Court Idaho Don Ashworth

Sato Plans Peace Envoys to Seek Geneva Talks Restart

Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Sato announced he would dispatch his own peace emissaries to press nations that signed the 1954 Geneva accords to reopen the Geneva conference on Vietnam. He voiced disappointment that North Vietnam had not yet welcomed President Johnson's peace proposal.

Tokyo UPI Eisaku Sato Viet Nam Sato Washington Indonesia Johnson

Quill Credits Lindsay for Ending NYC Transit Strike

TWU President Michael J. Quill lauded Mayor Lindsay for ending the 12 day transit strike, attacked President Johnson's politics, and urged a congressional probe. He credited Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and questioned Rockefeller's timing in the crisis.

New York UPI Michael J. Quill Transport Workers Union TWU John V.indsay Johnson

Stagass Warns of Clark County Hospital Bed Shortage

Hospital administrator Stag as warns Clark County faces a bed shortage as population and tourism push demand above the 800 beds available. He argues Title 19 could transform the hospital into a community facility to attract private grants and ease staffing. A committee will study the crisis and potential public outcry by mid year.

Stagg Clark County

Jury Challenges Marked in Mesler Love Triangle Case

In Miami a defense attorney used peremptory challenges to dismiss three prospective female jurors from the Candace Messler love triangle murder trial. Melvin Lane Powers's co defendant Harvey St. Jean offered no reasons for striking the women from the panel.

Miami UPI Candace Candy) Messler Harvey St. Jean Melvin Lane Powers Candy

Kate Smith Leaves Cedars for Recovery After Illness

Singer Kate Smith aged 56 was discharged from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after treatment for a respiratory ailment. She had been admitted Sunday and postponed a Carousal Theater appearance in West Covina until Friday.

Cedars of Lebanon Hospital

McNamara Warns Reds of U.S. Missile Power

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara told a House subcommittee that U S missile strength could absorb a surprise nuclear attack and still destroy Red China and Russia without relying on a single bomber. He said manned bombers would shift to a back-up role as missiles become the main deterrent and noted plans to replace 425 B52s and B58s with 219 FRIIs over several years.

Washington UPI Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S Red China Russia McNamara Pentagon

India and Pakistan Begin Line Pullback Across 10th Segment

Indian and Pakistani troops withdraw from front line positions along a 10 mile line as part of the Tashkent pact. Initial disengagement targets four zones within five days and full withdrawal by February 25, with defenses dismantled in occupied areas within three weeks. The plan follows talks in New Delhi between chiefs of staff and honors Shastri and Ayub Khan’s agreement.

New Delhi India Pakistan Tashkent Lal Bahadur Shastr Mohammed Ayub Khan Raghastan-Sind Amritsar-Lahore Jammu-Sialkot Akhnur-Chamb Kashmir J. N. Chaudhuri Mohammed Musa Shastri Indira Gandhi

Top British actor Jack Hawkins undergoes throat cancer operation

British film star Jack Hawkins, 55, has successfully had a malignant throat growth removed. His wife said he will need speech and breathing therapy and is expected to leave hospital in about three weeks. Hawkins, who has appeared in over 40 films including Lawrence of Arabia, is described as making remarkable progress though unable to speak while he recovers.

Jack Hawkins Hawkins

Celeste Holm Hospitalized Again in Oshkosh

Film actress Celeste Holm was admitted to Mercy Hospital Oshkosh after a pinched neck nerve flare up. She arrived by ambulance Monday from a benefit event and was expected to remain for two or three more days. Her Dallas appearance was postponed until her condition improves.

Celeste Holm Mercy Hospital Uled Dallas Texas

Ban A-Bomb Flights Over Spain

Indefinite suspension of all American nuclear bomber flights over Spain follows the crash of a US Air Force B52 bomber eight days ago. US government orders the ban, not requested by Spanish officials, as the US Navy intensifies its search for a missing nuclear weapon believed to lie near the Mediterranean seabed off Spain.

Madrid UPI US Air Force Spain U. S US Navy Mediterranean Sea

Icy Grave Until Springtime Remains of Air India Crash

Officials abandoned search for victims on Mont Blanc due to blizzards and temperatures near zero. Two bodies found, many unidentifiable, with recovery postponed until spring thaw. Passengers included Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, noted Indian atomic energy leader.

Chamonix France Mont Blanc Europe Air India Geneva Hom) J. Bhabha India Atomic Energy Commission Civil Aviation J. T. D'Souza Pope Paul VI

Oswald's Mother Seeks Navy Hearing to Restore Honorable Discharge

Marguerite Oswald said the Navy will hold a hearing in about three months to reconsider Lee Harvey Oswald’s discharge from the Marines. She argues his 1959 honorable discharge and Good Conduct Medal were earned before the Kennedy assassination and should not be stripped due to later actions.

Fort Worth UPI Lee Harvey Oswald Navy Kennedy Marguerite Oswald Oswald Russia Navy Department President Kennedy Texas John Connally Secretary of the Navy Dallas Jack Ruby Connally

Moro Begins Drive For Government In Italy

Premier designate A do Moro, after being asked by President Saragat to form a new government, begins seeking parliamentary support amid a divided Christian Democratic Party and pressure from Socialists and Social Democrats who demand better posts and clarity on backing.

Rome UPI A'do Moro Giuseppe Saragat Moro Anmuntore Tanfant Christian Democratic Party Sarasat Social Democrats Pietro Nenn

Bitter Cold Grips Midwest and South with Snow and Ice

A winter storm blankets the Midwest and southern regions with snow sleet and freezing rain. Hazardous driving limits flights close schools and disrupt travel from Oklahoma to Louisiana and Tennessee. International Falls reports 37 below as bitter conditions persist.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City New Orleans Louisiana Alabama Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Geore 2 Pine Bluff Ark International Falls Minn

Informer shot by police in Beverly Hills case

Los Angeles UPI report details coroner inquest into deaths of George Henry Skalia and Calvin William Bailey after a Jan 13 Beverly Hills shootout at Leonard Firestone mansion. Informer Arthur Van Court testified he advised Skalia to take cover but Skalia was fatally struck as police opened fire following a kidnap plot failure.

Los Angeles UPI Leonard K. Firestone Set Arthur van Court van Court George Henry Skalia Calvin William Bailey Firestone Beverly Hills Skalia Wth Skalla George Art

Classified ad for selling unneeded furs toys and beds

Local notice invites readers to call 385-3111 to place a three item classified ad selling unneeded furs toys and beds. The brief offer highlights quick sale through a simple phone ad placement.

Dirksen Filibuster Rules Read Journal in Budget Debate

In Washington the 14 B repeal fight resumes as Dirksen stalls the Senate by demanding the Monday journal be read. Mansfield adjourns after 2.5 hours as lawmakers weigh tactics to block or advance Johnson's repeal proposal.

Washington UPI Johnson Everett M. Dirksen Journal of Senate Business Senate Mike Mansfilld Mansfield Dirksen Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey

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