Bank Massacre Suspect Surrenders in Kansas City
Duane Farr Pope, 22, the Kansas farm boy and college athlete charged with the Big Springs Nebraska bank robbery, surrendered in Kansas City saying he was tired of running. FBI gave details of his flight from Wichita to Las Vegas before arriving in Kansas City. Pope appeared for a federal bank robbery charge, bond set at 1500, and was taken to Jackson County Jail after surrendering at a downtown hotel.
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Realtors Keep Community Moving Through Property Exchange
Hank Greenspun notes realtors play a vital role in local progress by facilitating real estate deals and sustaining commerce. He warns that economic downturns trigger fear among vendors, potentially stalling growth and leaving areas in decline.
Queen honors Beatle group with MBEs in birthday list
London reported Queen Elizabeth named the Beatles M B E s in the birthday honors, the first step toward knighthood. The four members join show business figures on the list, entitled to wear pink satin ribbons and the initials M B E.
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Space Heroes Report to World from Texas Ranch
The President praised the Gemini four crew for peaceful space work as they recounted calm, hungry nights and sleep gaps. He promoted them from Air Force majors to revenant colonels, with Mrs McDivitt and Mrs White reacting warmly as they traveled from Houston to the Texas ranch.
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Viet Village Captured and Lost at High Cost
U S paratroopers and Vietnamese forces recaptured the Dong Xoai village north of Saigon after two days of fighting that left over 1,000 people affected. Casualties included multiple missing and several dead. Pentagon reports vary on totals. Government forces strong but faced Viet Cong activity in the surrounding area.
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Vietnamese coup ushers eighth government since Diem fall
Amid turmoil in Saigon military chiefs seized control after signaling loss of confidence in civilian leaders. The country marks the eighth government change since Ngo Dinh Diem’s ouster on November 1, 1963, as officers move to take charge.
Ambulance Firm Under Fire Over Pool Accident Link
A police report cites Mercy Ambulance being understaffed and an inexperienced driver after 18 year old Reggie Carpenter was paralyzed from the chin down in a Twin Lakes Lodge pool accident. He was taken to Southern Nevada Hospital by Mercy, with doctors unsure if paralysis will be permanent. Police say the driver was alone with no attendant and response time was 10 to 12 minutes.
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Mercy Ambulance Co
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Bud) Bishop
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Wall of water devastates Sanderson Texas town
A 1 foot high wall of water struck Sanderson Texas during a cloud burst. At least 13 dead and 250 injured with 8 missing. Gov. Connally ordered state aid. Over 50 homes wrecked as water swept through the canyon area leaving towns without water or lights.
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Texas
John Connally
Texas Department of Public Safety
Silver stockpile urged by governors in Portland
Governor Grant Sawyer led 15 other governors in Portland to back a plan for an appropriate strategic silver reserve. He warned the ongoing drain on U.S. silver reserves could threaten national assets and cited silver’s value in world wars and current essentials.
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Las Vegas Air Races Backed by Chamber Promotion Committee
The Las Vegas International Air Races receive support from the Chamber of Commerce promotion committee. Jimmy Snyder Sports Enterprises will bring the four day event planned for September 24 to 26 with more than 40 top pilots from the Professional Racing Pilots Association entered to compete for 40 thousand dollars in prize money. The program includes aerobatics an air show and parachuting along with ten speed races. Las Vegas resort hotels and major airlines are expected to advertise the event.
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Professional Racing Pilots Association
Teamsters Approve Five Year Pact With Nevada Contractors
About 500 Teamsters at general construction firms in four Nevada counties approve a five year contract. Wages rise by 1.40 an hour over the term with 0.30, 0.10, and 0.15 increases scheduled yearly. Previous minimum was 4.07 plus benefits and 5.65 with ton. Member groups include Associated General Contractors and Las Vegas home builders. Negotiations continue on Reynolds Electric and Engineering and RFFCo area project deals.
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Las Vegas Home Builders
Las Vegas Builders Exchange
Southern Nevada Home Build
Bandits Rob North Las Vegas Loan Firm in Daylight HoldUp
Two men aged 20 to 24 robbed Public Finance Corporation at 2510 Lake Mead Blvd in daylight. They demanded money after asking for a clerk by name, took $985.74, taped the workers’ hands, then fled. staff freed themselves and alerted police. Detectives seek suspects identified by description.
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Las Vegas
NLV
Public Finance Corporation
F. Lake Mead Blvd
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