Pastrano Upsets Harold Johnson For Light Heavy Crown
Willie Pastrano, a 5-1 underdog, dethroned Harold Johnson in a split 15 round decision at the convention center to win the world light heavyweight title. Johnson had a 19 fight winning streak halted and about 2,500 fans saw the closely fought bout. Pastrano weighed 174 pounds to Johnson’s 173 1 4.
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Pastrano
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Philadelphia
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Thresher Search Resumes After Navy Photo Fumble
The Navy backtracked on locating the sunken nuclear submarine Thresher saying no photos could confirm the wreck. It ordered an underwater search to resume after earlier claims that eight of about 500 photos showed parts of the Thresher were retracted.
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UPI
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Winds of change threaten Las Vegas home dreams
A reader laments wind and development woes in Las Vegas as officials grant zone variances for multi story apartments and stores, eroding open spaces, backyards, and the city’s master plan despite resident protests and public concerns. The letter frames the issue as a clash between preserving Garden of Eden style living and urging orderly growth.
Odds Split On Nevada Sales Tax Referendum
June 11 statewide vote on a one percent sales tax increase shows tight polling. Gov. Sawyer Las Vegas Mayor Grayson and lawmakers back the plan, but Clark Washoe and rural counties show resistance with Clark County polling 49 47 to reject. Nevada Municipal Association head Jerry Mann notes three main objections including gambling tax fairness school funding and public trust.
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Las Vegas
Oran Grayson
Clark County
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Nevada Municipal Association
Mann
Washoe
Las Vegas Mayors Race Shapes Nevada Municipal Elections
In Nevada five cities vote next week with Las Vegas focus on mayoral battle. Incumbent Oran Gragson leads Myron Leavitt 5480 to 4510 in the primary. Frank Gowen eliminated with 1387 votes as Reno Sparks Carson City and Henderson show large margins for favorites amid strong turnout expectations.
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Regents Move Nevada Southern Toward Four Year College
The University of Nevada board of regents approved four year degrees in five academic areas at Nevada Southern here, effective next June. Degrees will be awarded in business administration and economics, education and physical education, humanities and fine arts, science and mathematics, and social sciences, removing the prior of one semester on campus requirement.
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Charles Armstrong
Communists Renew Attacks in Laos
Neutralist Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma said Pathet Lao forces shelled neutralist positions with more than 1000 artillery rounds in a renewed offensive across the Plain of Jars in Laos.
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UPI
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Pontiff Struggling For Life In Vatican Update
An official says the 81-year-old pope was unconscious again as Prof. Piero Mazzoni administers treatment. Vatican press office notes the holy father is “struggling against the illness” but appears quiet and plans for a future pope are reiterated by the sacred college of cardinals.
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Cancer serum given to Pope in experimental treatment
Dr. H James Rand III of Rand Development Co disclosed at Cape Cod that Pope John XXIII has been receiving oral doses of an experimental cancer serum. He said 100 cubic centimeters of the serum had been administered during the session at the pope's residence in Osterville Massachusetts.
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Peru
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Detroit
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Fresno
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UPI
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Rand Development Co
Weather Outlook Says Clear Skies with Spot Showers
Mostly clear conditions with a chance of showers and north to northeasterly winds 13 to 18 mph. High 88, low 65. Yesterday’s high 90, low 72. Noontime humidity 27 percent. Sunrise 5 25, sunset 7 55.
Cyclone Devastation in Pakistan Off Coast With Toll Feared
UPI reports Pakistanis on the coast and 500 islands suffer a cyclone and tidal wave. Local papers estimate up to 50,000 dead, while government sources cite 15,000 to 20,000. Armed forces seek to contact offshore islands for emergency relief.
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UPI
Kennedy Plans Civil Rights Proposals for Congress
Washington reports the Kennedy administration plans civil rights measures to speed school desegregation and end racial barriers at public facilities. The bills empower the attorney general to sue for desegregation and bar discrimination in hotels, restaurants, stores, and theaters, with federal enforcement.
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Americans Die At Record Pace In Holiday Driving Surge
A UPI count at 5 30 p m shows 331 people killed in traffic as ideal driving weather drew millions to the highways. The four day Fourth of July weekend of 1961 saw 509 traffic deaths, a record for a summer holiday period, with drownings and other mishaps adding to the toll.
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