Rockefeller Sees Strong GOP Path to November Win
In a National Governors Conference exchange, Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York asserts he has the best chance to win the presidency for the GOP. Ronald Reagan, California, counters that any Republican nominee would prevail, while Rockefeller argues Nixon or Reagan lose Southern votes amid Wallace's third party bid. Tim Babcock predicts Nixon on first ballot and GOP gains in Congress. Reagan invites Wallace to join the GOP if he seeks change.
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Snipers Slay Policemen In Ohio City
Violent clashes erupt in Cleveland near Lakeview Avenue as snipers shoot police and looters pry open stores. Mayor Stokes appeals for calm while National Guard standby grows. Armored Brink's trucks bolster police rescues amid heavy gunfire.
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Jailed man details Mexico killings and hidden gold
The Las Vegas inmate recounts the 1967 slayings of a Oregon couple, the theft of their pickup and canoeer, and claims gold coins worth over 150000 were hidden near Juarez. He says he fled to Mexico, later returned, and was jailed after a border arrest on the auto theft charge. The couple’s missing $2000 travelers checks remain unfound. a bench warrant followed his prior bail jump.
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Chicago Union Pact Ends Demo Convention Site Standoff
A strike by IBEW electricians ended a deadlock over convention communications. The talks secured installation of necessary equipment for the Democratic National Convention at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Illinois Bell joined Mayor Daley and officials in praising the breakthrough, though hotel communications lines remain under review.
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Vietnam War Pace Quickens General Dies
Allied forces report heavy fighting along four infiltration routes toward Saigon with at least 110 Communist casualties. In Danang area a U S Air Force general was killed when his jet was shot down, and Da Nang base complex suffered a rocket and mortar attack killing six Americans and wounding 30. Maj. Gen. Robert F Worley, 48, vice commander of the U S Air Force in Vietnam, was killed when his reconnaissance aircraft was downed 65 miles northwest of Da Nang.
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Hanley Writ Hearing Reset To Monday
District Court delayed Hanley case again as defense requests time to study the complex details. Judge O'Donnell set Monday July 29 for readiness. Hanley, 50, founder of the AFCEGU, faces murder allegations in Ralph Alsup's 1966 shotgun death.
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Soviet War Games Strain Accord In Czech Talks
The Prace union newspaper reports Czechoslovakia backs Warsaw Pact unity with the Soviet Union but warns that Soviet pressure to alter domestic policies could push Prague to rethink foreign alliances. It states Prague’s foreign orientation depends on its socialist allies.
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Franklin Warns Flight Promoters To Pay Bills
Dist. Atty. George Franklin threatens prosecutions if promoters of the Las Vegas International Exposition of Flight do not settle bills. Erle Taylor says money was taken but not paid. legal actions may include defrauding an innkeeper and questions about a $15,000 convention grant. Local board had only a banquet funded by George Von Tobel.
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Near Unanimous Vote For Steel Strike Authorization
Early returns from 20 USW locals show a strong yes in favor of strike authorization as 400 000 steelworkers consider a shutdown at midnight July 31 if no wage deal is reached. Leaders expect complete results from 600 locals in the US and Canada by today.
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teenage passenger killed in Lee Canyon truck crash
A 17 year old from Covington New Mexico died when the pickup he rode in swerved on Lee Canyon Road seven miles west of U S 95 and overturned. Five youths were aboard with three injured including Steven Ruth 15 of Las Vegas in serious condition. Driver Charles Clifton 15 and Ronald Bordigion 15 sustained minor injuries. No citation issued pending investigation.
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Arab commandos hijack Israeli jetliner to Algiers
A five man Arab commando squad forced an Israel Air Lines Boeing 707 with 48 aboard to land in Algiers after boarding near Rome. Captain Oded Abarbanel his crew were detained. The hijacking was claimed by the PFLP with a Syrian Air Force officer among the hijackers.
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New Attack On Campers Ends Career Of Mean Bear
Foresters said a grizzly that attacked three campers near West Yellowstone had not been killed after the first incident due to reluctance to shoot wildlife. The bear struck three teenagers from New York City, injuring Josh Levinson most seriously. Two girls were bitten but sustained only minor bruises. Levinson described the attack and the bear’s entry into their tent. A .22 pistol shot drove the bear off and the youths sought medical help.
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Fred Fletcher Reno Banker Dies After Heart Attack
Fred Fletcher a prominent Reno businessman died Monday night at 57 from an apparent heart attack. He led Sierra Pacific Power Co as president from 1960 to 1965 and later chaired the Nevada Bank of Commerce before forming an engineering consulting firm in 1966. Survivors include wife Dorothy Ann Fletcher three sons a sister and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later.
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