Lawmen Narrow Search For Missing Larry Jeffrey
Sheriff Ralph Lamb said the search for 6 year old Larry Jeffrey near Mount Charleston will be scaled back as medical experts conclude a best case survival of 10 days. Military units will be withdrawn by noon today, with personnel reduced to a few dozen deputies to continue high peak surveying.
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Larry Jeffrey
Ralph Lamb
Lee Canyon
Nellis Afb
Lake Mead
Lloyd Bell
Lamb
Larry
Bell
Sheriff's Office
Stand for law and rights in Falcone case dispute
A Clark County indictment of Joseph Rocco Falcone, charged with robbery kidnapping and grand larceny, left without a Grand Jury transcript after eight months in jail. The district attorney moved to dismiss, Falcone was rearrested, and a preliminary hearing may occur to address the missing transcript and ensure speedy justice. His mental and physical health are noted as factors, with calls for medical attention and possible veteran’s hospital placement.
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Clark County
Grand Jury
Falcone
District Attorney’s Office
Justice Court
Vegas Bettors Hit Hard by Surprise Telegrapher Strike
The Western Union telegraphers strike halted money orders and cut sports betting in Las Vegas. Donald Dobbs kept the 113 S. 2nd St office open to pay over 50 money orders before the Tuesday 9 p.m. strike. Nationwide talks failed in Washington over a 6 percent wage rise versus a 4.4 percent offer averaging 11 cents an hour, leaving 35 workers idle and prompting closures in Henderson and Boulder City. A downtown sports book reported a 50 percent drop in business.
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Western Union
Las Vegas
Donald Dobbs
S. 2Nd St
Alma Threatens Florida After Tornadoes Reach Tampa Bay
A storm system of tornadoes and heavy rain devastates Kansas and threatens Florida as Hurricane Alma paths toward Tampa Bay with 90 mph winds. In Topeka a tornado demolishes homes injuring and killing residents while Kansas National Guard mobilizes and hospitals report dozens hurt.
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Alma
Tampa Bay
Cuba
Florida Keys
Tampa
Florida
CHECKER SEEKS STATE OK TO RAISE LAS VEGAS RATES
Checker Cab Co of Las Vegas sought Nevada Public Service Commission approval to lift rates by 25 to 50 percent. President Eugene Maclay cited wage and benefit costs from an eight month strike. Proposal: 60 cents for the first fifth mile up to three passengers, 10 cents for each additional fifth mile, and $6 hourly waiting time. Current rates are 59 cents for the first quarter mile and 10 cents for each additional quarter mile with $4 per hour waiting. Airport riders to pay county tolls.
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Checker Cab Co
Las Vegas
Nevada Public Service Commission
Eugene Maclay
Ace of Spades Card Drive Aids Vietnam Fight
Las Vegas gamblers and casino owners urged to mail ace of spades playing cards to Andrew Callanan in Santa Ana California for shipment to Viet Nam. Four infantry lieutenants report Viet Cong superstition with the card and thousands have already been sent by two firms. Cards are left on enemy positions and dugouts to deter returns. Callanan will accept any number and cards will be airlifted from El Toro Marine Base California.
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Las Vegas
Andrew Callanan
Mabury St
Santa Ana
Calif
U.S
Viet Nam
Callanan
el Toro Marine Base
Weather Summary Noted Cloudiness and Warm Day Ahead
Considerable cloudiness with gentle winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Today's high around 93 and low near 63. Sunrise at 5 24 and sunset at 7 57. Yesterday's high 89 and low 62. Noontime relative humidity near 17 percent.
X15 Hero Walker Killed in Barstow XB70 Collision
UPI reports Joe Walker famed X15 pilot and Maj. Carl S. Cross died when their aircraft collided with the XB70 bomber five miles northwest of Barstow California during a routine test flight. Al White survived with injuries. Virginia White at bedside. The Air Force investigated causes but no explosion occurred in flight.
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Edwards Afb
Calif
UPI
Joe Walker
Walker
Air Force
Carl S. Cross
Barstow
Mars Trip Nears Reality as NERVA Endurance Tested
United States scientists fired the NERVA reactor at Jackass Flats for a 15.5 minute full power run delivering 55 000 pounds of thrust. The test aims to sustain 30 to 40 minutes for Mars missions with 150 000 gallons of liquid hydrogen used. Next endurance test hoped in two weeks with completion targeted by early July.
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Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
Reagan Brown to wage tough California governor race
Reagan won the Republican nomination in the California primary and pledged an open inquiry into UC student protests while targeting government size and local power. Brown called Reagan the crown prince of the extreme right and said the general election would be his toughest race, with focus on the candidate’s leadership.
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Reagan
University of California
Sacramento
Brown
Arizona
Barry M. Goldwater
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