Soviet Cosmonette Launch Triggers Mixed US Reactions
United Press International reports American responses ranged from amusement to outrage over the Soviet Union's launch of a woman cosmonaut. Officials and pilots voiced pride, fear, and concern about women in space, with some deeming it a publicity stunt and others urging continued NASA funding and training for female astronauts. Several politicians and aviators weighed in, highlighting differing views on gender roles and space priorities.
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Space
Leighton J. Davis
U.S
Tion
Jerri Cobb
United States
Oklahoma City
Russia
Valentina Tereshkova
Francis P. Bolton
Robio
Detroit
Mich
Betty Skelton
Clinton P. Anderson
N.M
Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee
Washington
Warren Magnuson
D-Wash
John Stennis
D-Miss
Davis
Cape Canaveral
IBM Auto License Forms Now Available in Nevada
Nevada motorists without renewal forms should contact the DMV or their local agent. The DMV processes registrations outside Clark and Washoe counties, while Las Vegas and Reno handle those counties. The Automation division mailed 230,744 renewal blanks for 1963 midyear at $11,537. Police seek burglars who stole 86,461 in gems from Siskon Corporation in Reno using a torch and fire escape access.
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Nevada
IBM
Department of Motor Vehicles
Louis P. Spitz
DMV
Clark
Washoe
Las Vegas
Reno
Department of Motor Vehicles Automation Division
Hale B. Bennett
UPI
Siskon Corporation
Reno group pledges Synanon support in meeting
About seventy five persons pledged support to Synanon in Reno on Saturday night. An informal committee to coordinate help was formed, with plans for finance and housing panels. Synanon must find new housing by July 15 or risk leaving Nevada, after opposition from a school PTA and zoning concerns.
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Reno
UPS
Synanon
PTA
Nevada
Instructors Named for UN Las Vegas French Institute
Three Las Vegas instructors Honora J. Anderson Evelyn J. Reishus and Gladys F. De Klotz have been chosen to join an eight week intensive French language institute at the University of Nevada under the National Defense Education Act. Dr. Charles V. Wells will direct the program at the Reno campus. One private and 40 public secondary school teachers will participate with stipends and allowances for dependents. The institute aims to immerse teachers in French language culture and new teaching methods.
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Las Vegas
University of Nevada
Honora J. Anderson
Evelyn J. Reishus
Gladys F. de Klotz
Charles V. Wells
Reno
Reno Woman Killed in U S 50 Jeep Crash Near Wadsworth
Mrs Tommie L Roberts 29 of Reno was killed when the jeep type vehicle towing a stock car racer to Lovelock overturned one mile west of Wadsworth on U S 50. Harvey C Roberts 39 and Charles E Mitchell suffered minor injuries while Mitchell's wife Lucy 29, was listed in satisfactory condition at Washoe Medical Center Reno.
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Wadsworth
UPI
Tommie L. Roberts
Reno
Here
U.S. 50
Lovelock
Harvey C. Roberts
Charles E. Mitchell
Sun Valley
Mitchell
Lucy
Washoe Medical Center
Former Ormsby County D A John W Chartz Dies at 74
Carson City reports the death of former Ormsby County District Attorney John W Chartz on Saturday at age 74. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday in Carson City.
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Carson City
UPL
Ormsby County Dist
John W. Chartz
Rumors of Love In Space Circulate
Moscow reports stir over Valentina Tereshkova and cosmonaut Adrian Nikolayev as rumors swirl about engagement or romance after her return. Nikolayev, the only bachelor among five seasoned spacemen, previously had a girlfriend who broke with him during cosmonaut training and long absences.
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Moscow
UPI
Valentina Tereshkova
Andrian Nikolayev
Drought Cuts Colorado Wheat Yield by 20 Million Bushels
The Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee reported that drought reduced Colorado's wheat yield by an estimated 20 million bushels. They also stated storage facilities will not pose a problem for the 1963 wheat crops.
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Denver
Colorado
Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee
Little Girl With A Big Heart Wins Special Award
Vicky Von Hart, Miss Carson City and first runner-up at Miss Nevada-America, showed courage when a tape hiccup disrupted her Hawaiiann Wedding Song. Albert Marks awarded her a special scholarship on stage for continuing the performance. Cheryl Thompson won Miss Nevada 1963.
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Vicky von Hart
Carson City
Albert
Miss America Corp
Sunfoto
Vicky
Albert Marks
Marks
Cheryl Thompson
Cheryl
Patti Kim Signed to Star in Flower Drum Song
Patti Kim, the Korean singer noted for her American debut at the Polo Lounge, signs to play Helen Chao in Flower Drum Song. Monte Proser will produce the Las Vegas engagement at Thunderbird Theatre Restaurant, joining stars Jack Soo Arlene Fran tana Juanita Hall and Romi Yamada.
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Pretty Patti Kim
Las Vegas
Monte Proser
Helen Chao
Hotel Thunderbird
Patti Kim
Tallyho Hotel and Country Club
Edy
Miss Kim
Linda Harris
Wang Ta
Far East
Orient
Nichigeki Theatre
Tokyo
King” Cole
Jack Soo
Arlene Fontana
Juanita Hall
Romi Yamada
Obituaries for George C. and Agnes Black from Phoenix
George C. Black born January 26, 1899 in Lehi Arizona dies from injuries in a Salt Lake City to Phoenix crash. Agnes Black dies several hours later. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Salt Lake City with Lar ken Mortuary in charge. Sunset Funeral Chapel handling arrangements. Surviving relatives include Lee Adams of Las Vegas. Also listed are Lena Pearl Wilse and Mrs Wiltse with service details and interment plans in Rialto and San Bernardino. Local arrangements by Bunker Bros. Mortuary.
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George C
Agnes Black
George C. Black
Yale
Phoenix
Ariz
Salt Lake City
Black
Southern Nevada Hospital
Utah
Larken Mortuary
Sunset Funeral Chapel
Las Vegas
Lehi
Arizona
Lena Pearl Wilise
Douglas Drive
Ralph William Allen
Rialto
Calif
Montecito Memorial Park
San Bernardino
Bunker Bros. Mortuary
Wiltse
Eastern Star Society
American Legion
Rafe Wiltse
Personnel Group Stages Annual Meeting Tuesday
Gerald H. Stambaugh president of the Southern Nevada Personnel Association announced the annual meeting will be held in the El Cortez Hotel at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Gilbert Brooks Mint Club of Las Vegas will be the featured speaker on Public Relations in Personnel. Election of officers will be held. current officers include Helen Piveda Virginia Healy William Brown Betty McPherson and Pat Kubik along with Stambaugh and others.
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Gerald H. Stambaugh
Southern Nevada Personnel Association
el Cortez
Gilbert Brooks
Mint Club of
Las Vegas
Brooks
Stambaugh
Clark County
Helen Piveda
North Las Vegas
Virginia Healy
William Brown
U.S. Civil Service
Betty McPherson
Ronzones
Pat Kubik
Blue Diamond Corporation
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United Press International
Fla
Philip Hart
Michigan
Aminations
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Valery Bykovsky
IBM Automobile
Spitz
Department
St. Peter's Basilica
Pope John
Nevada News
Reno Group
Ued
Jack Lipscomb
Elna
Sam Sabini
Gary Carlson
SUN
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