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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
6
Malaysian Premier Tengku Abdul Rahman departed Cairo after a 24 hour stopover where he met UAR President Gamal Abdel Nasser. He was en route home from London where plans were finalized for the creation of the Malaysia Federation.
In Charlton England a saucer shaped crater eight feet wide appeared in Roy Blanchard's fields. Army bomb disposal teams probe a center shaft while diversely marked trenches and a central hole raise questions. Local cattle and crops showed mild damage as scientists and locals speculate about meteorites or space craft.
A blend of local vignettes on hotel staff and patrons at Imperial 400 Motel and other venues. Mentions Beverly Adams, Kathie Plessner, Jim Fraser, Forrest and Mildred Baker, and Marie Zarate. References Yosemite fire fall, a glowing garbage dump, and various Las Vegas happenings including a gaggle of Oklahoma visitors, a gumball machine install, and FBI Academy graduation for Sgt. Dunn.
Joseph Mayr and his wife Iva, four years in Fresno from Bavaria, head the Sahara bakery and now book over 1,000 air conditioned rooms all with TV and radio. Harry Hurst of Roundup Realty tours sites while men line up before Liberty Lodge on North First. Cocoa the dog tracks his young mistress as she leaves Wing's.
In Palermo Sicily police seized arms and 32 suspects in a sweeping dragnet aimed at wiping out the Mafia. The total arrests since the crackdown nears 500. Reports say leaders may have fled to the continent. Italian police seek Interpol help to pursue fugitives.
A gas blast in Grenoble France killed one man and caused heavy damage to an apartment building yesterday. None of the other tenants were injured.
Weary Willie the clown created by Emmett Kelly explains he now speaks with children during performances at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe to avoid upsetting them. At 84 with 43 years in show business, he works a second season at the Nevada casino, performing in the dining room and recreations center while his wife Elvira and two daughters, Stasia and Monika, join him for the summer.
Public water message from Las Vegas Valley Water District urges residents to avoid wasting water during hot season. Community reminder to limit sprinkler use and prevent runoff into streets due to strained supply.
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