Marines Endure Last Stand Fight In Vietnam Clash
An 18-man Marine patrol near Saigon fought off a force 20 times larger using grenades bayonets and rocks. Only two Marines escaped unscathed seven fired in the end and 40 enemy dead were reported. Leader S/Sgt James E Howard earned a fourth Purple Heart after being wounded. Separate Saigon blasts injured 15 including 19 Americans and plans to attack a billet were foiled. Air war tallies show 66 missions with two jets down and one pilot rescued.
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Tankers Collide and Burn in New York Harbor
Two tankers collided and caught fire in New York Harbor killing at least 20 crewmen and potentially up to 40. Fifty-nine others survived, with 27 hospitalized in New York and New Jersey, four in critical condition. Police reported dead found on Staten Island, Bayonne, and aboard one vessel as helicopters and small craft aided in rescue.
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Simple, Sincere Tribute at Paradise Kennel Club Event
A community gathering at Paradise Town Hall honored Bert Webb of San Diego and his bloodhound Sam, whose search for a missing boy touched local hearts. Attendees spoke with frank warmth, sharing gratitude, sympathy, and a shared sense of civic kindness without any political motive.
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Bert Webb
San Diego
Silver State Kennel Club
Linen Unions Reject Final Offers in Area Strike Threat
Operating Engineers Local 501 voted 69 percent against a last company proposal amid a five month linen industry dispute affecting over 300 workers. Teamsters Local 631 rejected Reynolds Electric at NTS 39 to 2 and set a 72 hour deadline while mediators seek a counterproposal.
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Californian Captures 7th International Gin Rummy Title
California business executive Al Filipelli of Woodland Hills won the 7th International Gin Rummy Tournament at the Sahara Hotel with a 521-354 final over George DeMers of Fridley Minnesota. He earned 17000 total prize if including sweepstakes.
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Sahara Hotel
al Filipelli
Woodland Hills
George DeMers
Fridley, Minn
Where Has Fidel Gone These Days
The State Department says Cuban premier Fidel Castro has not been seen in his usual prominent role since May 1. Officials note widespread speculation about his whereabouts and say the regime faces growing popular dissatisfaction from repressive governance and economic failures.
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Washington
UPI
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
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Robert J. McCloskey
Castro
McCloskey
Weather outlook with scattered afternoon storms today
Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Gentle winds become gusty in shower areas. High near 190 and a low around 75. Sunrise 5 23 sunset 8 00. Yesterday's high 102 and low 74. Noontime humidity 15 percent.
Former DA Aide Reports Auto Shot Near Courthouse
Rennie Ashleman former deputy district attorney says a bullet hit the trunk of his car on Carson Street in front of the county courthouse while he gathered belongings from his former office. He filed a report of malicious mischief and suspects a possible accident or vandalism while noting a .38 caliber slug and birds nearby.
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Ted Marshall
Carson Street
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Ashleman
Nevadans For Lawyer
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Barber Union Votes Haircut Increase to 2.75
Clark County barbers union Local 794, meeting at the Flamingo Hotel, raises haircut prices from 2.50 to 2.75. The vote, supported by 142 present, follows a prior May 26 decision and awaits international union approval. The union represents about 260 members and 100 shops countywide.
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Barbers Union Local 794
Flamingo Hotel
Clark County
Lightning Strikes North Vegas Girl On Bike
A seven year old girl riding a bicycle was struck by lightning in North Las Vegas yesterday afternoon and is in serious condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. She has burns and shock and is treated with glucose and oxygen therapy. Her father Charles Schneider recalls the moment of the explosion and the bright flash.
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Stephanie Schneider
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Stephanie
Charles
Hoyt St
Las Vegas
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