Paul Price returns to Las Vegas newspaper life at SUN
In a reflective column the author recalls Paul Price leaving journalism for better pay and vows he will return to his old role at the SUN. The piece paints Price as a news man at heart and hints at his struggles with money while noting changes in Las Vegas and the local crime scene since his departure.
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Philippines
Paul
Nave
Cal City Sin Strip Quiet But Fading, Report Says
UPI describes Calumet City State Street as a two block sun strip of neon and sham parlors known for "Tawny Tremaine" and "Cynthia the Body." Daytime displays are cramped clip joints while nightlife shows waning and vice business dragging back to honkytonk row.
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Washington
Cal City
Calumet City
State Street
Chicago City Limits
Cynthia
Folies Bergere
Nevada Democrats name two Las Vegas leaders to state central post
In Reno, Nevada yesterday the state Democratic central committee elevated Las Vegas figures to top posts. M Gene Matteucci was elected vice chairman without opposition, Ethel Woodbury narrowly defeated Virginia Catt for the other vice chair position, and Ethel Schacht of Douglas County won the treasurer post over Reno’s Paul Richards.
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Nevada
Clark County
State Central Committee
Democratic
Las Vegas
Gene Matteucci
Ethel Woodbury
Virginia Catt
Central Committee
Ethel Schacht
Douglas County
Paul Richards
T Men Return Shirt After Unusual Act
Alvin M. Kelley district director of the IRS in St. Louis said he returned a blue denim work shirt taken from a taxpayer. The shirt came with a note claiming it was off the sender's back and Kelley praised the gesture explaining regulations do not view it as legal tender.
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UPI
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Internal Revenue Service
Kelley
Minneapolis
To Change or Not to Change That's the Jaycee Question
The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce debates a name change to United States Jaycees at the 42nd annual convention. National Jaycee President Bob Conger notes the term junior troubles members who feel it connotes immaturity. delegates vote next Wednesday on the proposal.
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Price Returns With Columns
Paul Price returns to the SUN with his Date line Las Vegas column. He resumes daily publication starting Wednesday June 20 after resigning last February to take a Los Angeles public relations post. Price promises a mix of news commentary sports humor and exposes from Clark County.
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SUN
Cuban Military Parade In Cardenas Amid Hunger Protests
In Cardenas Cuba a large military display drew crowds amid ongoing food shortages. Soldiers wore Soviet helmets marking a shift from traditional headgear as Fidel Castro’s government held a rally to address the hunger protests.
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UPI
Cardenas
Fidel Castro
Vegan Fights For His Life After Brutal Truck Theft Attempt
A 20 year old man, Sidney Scott of Las Vegas, is jailed on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a man in North Las Vegas was beaten during a suspected truck theft at an all night garage. The victim, a vegan mechanic, was reported near death 24 hours after the attack as police await district attorney guidance on charges. Blair Joliff, owner of the garage, provided details.
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Otto Ollila
North Las Vegas
Sidney Scott
Bartlett
Las Vegas
B. J. Handson
Blair Joliff
Nicklaus Ties Palmer in Golf Playoff Today
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer compete in a dramatic playoff, with Nicklaus matching Palmer's round to force a sudden finish. The rivals vie for the title as fans watch a tense conclusion unfold today.
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Palmer
Jury Convicts Gotham Judge in Fixing Federal Case
New York State Supreme Court Justice J. Vincent Keogh and former assistant U.S. Attorney Elliott Kahaner were found guilty by a jury of conspiring to obstruct justice in an effort to fix a Federal court case.
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New York
UPI
State Supreme Court
J. Vincent Keogh
U.S. Atty
Elliott Kahaner
Edward Weinfeld
Keogh
Kahaner
Corallo
Leo F. Rayfiel
Sanford J. Moore
Brooklyn
Moore
Rayfiel
Eugene J. Keogh
D-Ny
William G. Handley
Robert Kennedy
Robert Erdmann
Airlines Engineers Set to Strike Over Jet Crew Duty Clash
The Flight Engineers Association plans a selective strike against one or more major U.S. airlines, with 1,700 engineers involved. No target airline chosen yet as a presidential request for arbitration faces a possible disruption after contract talks over the third man in a jet cockpit. An official announcement is expected around 6 a.m. today.
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Flight Engineers Association
U.S
Kennedy
OAS-E Algeria Clash Sparks Speculation on Pact
In Algiers speculation rose that the European Secret Army Organization reached a deal with the Algerian provisional executive to end terrorism in the territory, news from UPI indicates.
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UPI
European Secret Army Organization
OAS
Provisional Executive
West Side Plant Fire Triggers Drum Lid Explosion
A west side Chicago plant fire yesterday caused a drum lid explosion when a blast sent lids from 50 gallon paint drums sailing about 100 feet into the air. Fire crews battled flames and possible chemical fumes as residents reported smoke. Authorities investigated the cause and potential hazards remaining in the area.
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Chicago
UPI
West Side
Lodge Wins Massachusetts Republican Senate Endorsement
Worcester reports George Cabot Lodge, 34, captures the Massachusetts Republican convention endorsement for senator over Laurence Curtis. The vote was 936 to 848 on the first ballot. If Ted Kennedy wins the party primary, a Lodge Kennedy rematch would mark the third family contest for a Senate seat.
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Mass
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Lodge
Laurence Curtis
Edward McCormack
Kennedy - Lodge
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Boston
John F
Honey Fitz) Fitzgerald
George Lodge
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Fitzgerald
George Loadge
Ri Nixon
Sunny Day With Warm Energy and Pleasant Winds
Mostly sunny conditions with gentle winds forecast. High near 90 and low around 60. Yesterday's high 85 and low 64. Noon humidity about 25 percent. Sunrise at 5 22 and sunset at 8 00.
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