Republicans seek new path at Miami convention
Governors John Love of Colorado and Raymond Shafer of Pennsylvania challenge Nixon as Nevada delegates attend a Sands Hotel luncheon to back Nelson Rockefeller. The trio claim polls misread delegate potential and urge unity to avoid a Dewey-like fate in 1968.
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Vegas Wife Fires Fatal Shot in Quarrel
Frances Harts, 38, shot her husband Arthur Harts in their Las Vegas home after a violent quarrel in which he struck her, killing him in the living room. The couple’s children Freida 14 and Arthur Jr. 9 witnessed the event as police and detectives investigated and the wife was taken to hospital with head wounds.
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Kennedy Abandons Bid for VP Citing Personal Duties
UPI from Boston reports Senator Edward M. Kennedy says personal responsibilities after the assassination of his brother Robert F. Kennedy make it impossible to accept the Democratic presidential nomination for vice president this fall. He remains engaged in policy matters and will speak out as a U S senator, but will not join the ticket this year.
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Gragson Backs Rockefeller for GOP Nomination in Nevada
Mayor Oran Gragson endorsed Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican presidential nomination at a Sands Hotel luncheon. He urged Nevada’s 12 delegates to support Rockefeller at the Miami convention, joining governors Laxalt Love and Shafer among speakers.
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Nevada banks merge to form Valley National Bank of Nevada
Three Nevada banks the Nevada National Bank of Commerce Reno the Bank of Las Vegas Las Vegas and the Valley Bank of Nevada Reno win OCC approval to merge creating Valley National Bank of Nevada with about 260 million dollars in deposits and 29 million capital. FE Parry Thomas will chair the board. Jerome D. Mack Stuart B. Webb Herbert L. Stout Robert J. Sullivan and Kenneth J. Sullivan named to key posts. The new bank will operate 32 branches statewide and aim to boost service and growth.
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Black nationalist Evans charged in Cleveland killings
Fred Ahmed Evans a bearded Black astrologer and strategist was charged with first degree murder in connection with rioting in Cleveland that left ten dead and three white police officers slain. The case ties to a civil unrest incident where Evans allegedly instigated the violence.
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Astronauts Fly Mock-Up Of Apollo 7
Three astronauts simulated a full Apollo 7 flight in a test chamber for about 14 hours and 15 minutes. Space officials announced the run ended successfully at 9:40 p.m. EDT and the crew exited five minutes later, signaling progress toward a possible early next phase.
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