Where Do Our Officials Stand On Wiretaps in Nevada
An opinion piece questions District Attorney Edward G. Marshall and Governor Gram Sawyer for pursuing prosecution of FBI agents over Las Vegas wiretap claims. The writer urges handling the issue at federal level, citing the Kolod case and Desert Inn listening device ruling, warning against harming federal agents or escalating state conflicts.
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France Restarts Atmospheric Nuke Test at Mururoa Atoll
France resumed atmospheric nuclear testing with a small device detonated over Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific 800 miles southeast of Tahiti. The United States expressed official regret over the blast as France joined China in conducting atmospheric tests.
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Americans Pay Price For Attacks In Vietnam And Nuclear Tests
U S fighter bombers suffer four shot downs with three missing in North Viet Nam raids while a Birddog aircraft and a Phantom collide. Navy ships sink three PT boats during a Gulf battle as ground forces clash near the Cambodian border. France conducts atmospheric nuclear tests at Mururoa with De Gaulle’s envoy aboard De Grasse as U S observers monitor fallout and urge universal adherence to the test ban treaty.
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FBI bugging Las Vegas casinos exposed in 1961 setting
Denver court heard details of a 16 to 17 hour daily eavesdropping operation by the FBI using the Henderson Novelty Co. to install hidden bugs in Desert Inn and other casino offices from 1961 to 1963. At least 20 agents monitored a single bug, transcripts were sent to PBS, and the case centers on alleged skimming and illegal activity.
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Local Weather Report Forecast Heat Wave Conditions
Sunny with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Today's high 102 and low 73. Sunrise at 5 28, sunset at 8 01. Yesterday's high 101, low 73. Noontime relative humidity around 8 percent.
Oil Bombings Targeted Hanoi Haiphong But Spare Civilians
UPI reports reconnaissance found recent U S raids on the edges of Hanoi and Haiphong hit only chosen targets with minimal civilian casualties. Officials say no bomb hits occurred outside target areas and note uncertain impact on oil movements and a floating pipeline.
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Holiday Traffic Accidents Fatalities Mount Over LV Weekend
Las Vegas saw a rash of holiday road mishaps with heavy traffic and dozens of incidents. The 4th weekend produced the first local fatality, Colen John Parker, 52, of Mercury, who died near Tonopah Highway and Lee Canyon. Parker became Nevada’s 100th traffic death this year. Lynn Lorenz, 21, escaped injury. Mor tuary services arranged transport to Thurmann. Nationwide tolls climbed beyond 200 by Saturday amid a 78 hour holiday period. Safety Council predicts 510 to 610 may not return.
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