Rites Tomorrow for Overton Founder Joseph Perkins
Funeral services for Joseph Franklin Perkins 92 founder of Overton will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Overton LDS Chapel with Bishop Lynn Fowler officiating. Born January 15 1874 in St George Utah Perkins came to Overton at age six and lived there 86 years becoming deputy sheriff for 40 years and earning the nickname Shinobi from local Indians. He formed the Mercantile and Grocery Store in 1925 and worked with Hal Roach on films. Survived by widow Kathryn son Clyde daughter Pearl Whitmore and nine grandchildren. burial in Overton Cemetery with pallbearers named. Bunker Brothers Mortuary in charge.
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Hollings and Percy score decisive primary wins
Former South Carolina governor Hollings swept the Democratic primary over incumbent Senator Russell. In Illinois, Charles H. Percy defeated two Republicans to face Senator Paul Douglas in November, leading early tallies with Douglas also ahead in the Illinois race.
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Donald S. Russell
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Illinois
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Russell
Information Bill Moves to House Under Fast-Track
Washington UPI John W McCormack said the House will take up the Senate passed freedom of information bill on Monday in the identical form. The measure, brought under suspension of rules, cannot be amended and would go to the White House if approved. The administration opposes it but backers do not expect a veto. The bill stems from disputes over access to government records by the press public and Congress.
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UPI
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White House
Johnson
Congress
Foley Succeeds Bennett Vasey on Las Vegas Valley Water Board
Attorney Thomas A. Foley of Las Vegas was named to fill the District Four seat on the Las Vegas Valley Water District board after Bennett J. Vasey resigned. Foley must seek reelection when Vasey’s term ends.
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Atty
Thomas A. Foley
Las Vegas
Surveyor Hibernates on the Moon in Cold Lunar Night
The Surveyor robot entered hibernation as lunar night began with temperatures around 260 degrees below zero. Heaters stayed on while scientists monitored battery charge and planned to shut heaters if power fell, hoping sunrise would revive the craft and its camera.
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Plastering Service Ad Promises Clean Finish
Classified notice offers hand plastering for painted block and insulation work. Contact numbers 384 8448 and 8782670 listed for Plax-Tex Plasters. Ad emphasizes no mess and color options.
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Youth Arrested For Barking At Dog In Woodside
William F. Hardworth, 18, of Atherton, Calif., was arrested by a San Mateo County deputy after he rode past on a scooter and barked at a police dog. He was cited under a law prohibiting teasing of animals.
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Atherton
San Mateo County
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Ninnis
Major Low Grabs Lead In Tourney
Major Low leads a large poker tournament field of 500 players from 42 states plus Canada Mexico and Hong Kong. The $40 000 prize pool includes 18000 for first place with finals at the Sahara Hotel and a second chance event at the Thunderbird.
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Mirin Sues Over County Taxi Ban Damages
Bill Mirin, owner of a one man cab firm, goes to Small Claims Court seeking 200 in damages from a county taxi ban during a Teamster strike. He alleges the county overstepped by removing cabs, claiming the Public Service Commission authority was unlawfully assumed.
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al Becker
Public Service Commission
Meikle ManorWater Decision Delayed By LVVWD Board
Las Vegas Valley Water District directors heard a Meikle Manor Trailer Estates dispute last night with no action on water supply until the Public Service Commission settles issues between the suburban utility and City of North Las Vegas. Estimated total cost over 600000 dollars with 210150 dollars charged to 384 residents and the rest to nearby property owners. board tabled further discussion until June 21.
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Camden mayor drives home in chauffeur limousine
London dispatch reports Mike Patrick O Connner a city bus inspector is also locally known as his worship the Mayor of Camden. The item notes his daily return in a chauffeur driven limousine.
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Mike Patrick O'Conner
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10 000 Island Dressing Recipe Card
Cut 10 large ripe olives into chunks and mix with 4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup chili sauce 1 tsp chopped olives 1 tsp chopped green pepper. Season with salt and pepper and serve over lettuce seafood salads and hard boiled eggs.
Beatles album art sparks outcry over gore image
Capitol Records pulled a gory London photo for the Beatles latest album after disc jockeys protested. The cover showed the group in butcher regard, meat chunks, bone images, and a doll's severed head, with grim expressions amid mixed opinions on satire versus carnage.
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Bank Heist Suspect Posts Bail
Morris McGaughey, 39, arrested in the Bank of Nevada East Charleston branch robbery, posted a $10,000 bond and left county jail before Federal Grand Jury action. FBI says $1,800 missing, witnesses identified him after custody. McGaughey, from California, operated a commercial spotlights business and has no prior record.
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Vermont Artists Exhibit at Norwich Aug 18 21
The third annual Vermont Artists show will run August 18 to 21 in Plumley Armory at Norwich University in Northfield. Sponsored by the military college, the event aims to spotlight the state’s many artists.
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UPI
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Olive and Peanut Butter Spread Recipe Idea
A casual guide blends peaches peanut butter with lemon for a light fluffy mix. It folds in large chopped olives and suggests spreading on bread or crackers for a tangy snack.
Nevada lottery debate stalls over constitutional issue
Proponents claim 32 000 signatures for a Nevada lottery as a ballot issue, but Attorney General Harvey Dickerson plans to bar it citing Art 10 Sec 1 of the state constitution. The outcome hinges on a Supreme Court ruling on whether private franchises violate equal protection and avoid class legislation before any public vote.
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Kosygin Opens Talks With Finnish Leader
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin began formal talks with President Urho Kekkonen in Helsinki on regional and international issues including Vietnam. They discussed a Nordic nuclear free zone and expanding trade, with another meeting planned Saturday before Kosygin returns to Moscow. A Swedish protest is planned during his Sweden visit next month.
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