Jetliner Crashes Near Monterrey Killing 79
A CMA Boeing 727 carrying 79 people including Rafael Osuna crashed on a 6000 foot peak in driving rain near Monterrey. Pilots reported no signs of life from the smoking wreckage as rescue teams, aided by mountain climbers, moved toward Three Peak Hill. Osuna, a Davis Cup star, is among the confirmed passengers along with Mexican politician Carlos Madrazo. several names remain of unclear nationality.
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Nevada gaming income rises in last quarter of 1968
Nevada gamblers won 102.4 million in the final quarter of 1968, up 11 percent from the prior year. The Nevada Gaming Commission reported casinos paid 7.8 million in taxes, a 5.1 percent increase. Winnings are calculated before taxes and expenses.
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Prostitution Ring Tied to Statewide Network Busted
A 19 year old girl informant led Las Vegas police vice squad to a statewide prostitution ring. Lt John Sleeper said four arrests have been made and more are expected.
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Judge Orders New Teacher Pact Talks
Judge Llewellyn Young ordered Clark County School District to negotiate a new contract with the Clark County Classroom Teachers Association within ten days, recognizing CCCTA as the teachers bargaining agent. Nonmembers may accept contracts individually. Arrests were made in a related pandering case involving James Repetti, his wife Darlene Repetti, and Curtis Lee Alderson. The report notes involvement of the Nevada Association of School Psychologists and a long-running investigation.
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Where I Sterne Hank Greenspun and poker charges
In a defense against claims from ex Commissioner Phil Mirabelli the writer says he never played poker with Dr. Coblentz or Paul Price and notes limited contact with both. He states editorial support was not given to the doctor and that any challengers could be acceptable if they opposed the incumbent. He urges perspective on campaign charges.
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Hearings Loom On Air West Rate Hike In Nevada
Air West seeks a $2 fare increase on Reno Las Vegas flights. The plan aligns with a 3.8 percent national rise approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board, with hearings set in Las Vegas on June 24 before the Nevada Public Service Commission. Air West is the sole carrier linking Las Vegas and Reno, recently bought by Howard Hughes.
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Giant Explosions Hit Du Pont Powder Plant In New Jersey
Three explosions at the Du Pont Chemical powder plant in Carneys Point New Jersey killed three workers and left four unaccounted for. Sixteen students were injured by shattered glass in nearby schools, and residents felt shock waves up to ten miles away. Dozens of workers were injured but total injuries were under fifty. A heart attack case was reported.
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Vegas Lawyer Arraigned In Death Plot
Las Vegas attorney Al Dreyer, 65, was arraigned in Justice Court on a conspiracy to commit murder charge linked to the March 30 Lake Mead Boulevard house fire that killed Alphonse Bass, 35. Preliminary hearing set for June 17, bail $1,000, attorney George Foley present. Dreyer left court with Jane Fitzgerald, Hanley’s sister and house owner.
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Trustee meeting set for June 9 over hospital chief Adams
Trustee Lamb will reintroduce a motion to fire Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Administrator Dr. Ralph Adams at the June 9 meeting after delaying the vote in a personnel session. The DA investigates Adams over a $51,529 bed purchase from Borg-Warner linked to a consulting firm that employs him.
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Borg-Warner
Clear and Sunny Day With Mild Winds
The forecast notes clear skies and sun with gentle winds. Expected high 103 degrees, low 73, yesterday 102/72. Noontime humidity about 10 percent. Sunrise at 5 24, sunset at 7 54.
Probe into Nevada auto tragedy claims two lives
The Nevada Highway Patrol continues its investigation into an early morning crash that killed Forrest Thompson, 31, of 5525 Evergreen Ave, and Doyleta Burt, 25, of 6116 Fairwood Circle, injuring two police officers. An engineer and the coroner were to review vehicle damage, skid marks, and injuries today.
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