Bonanza Denies Blame In Fatal Vegas Smashup
Bonanza Airlines denies negligence in the January crash near McCarran Field that killed 29 aboard. The Do mingue children sued for one million dollars on February 4, with the government cross claiming on May 27 that Bonanza was solely responsible. The FAA plans to announce its findings within two months.
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Peak
McCarran Field
Dione
Luis Alejandro Domenge
Mexico City
Nevada
Federal Aviation Agency
Hunt Narco Addict In Local Heist
City detectives pursued a robbery suspect described as a dope fiend who robbed a woman pharmacist at the Austin Drug store on Las Vegas Blvd South. The thief forced the victim to hand over narcotics and $110, fleeing after a 30 minute bystander wait. Authorities say the suspect is a confirmed addict and are seeking leads.
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Las Vegas Ham Radio Operator Convicted of Obscene Broadcasts
Dominic Pete Gagliardo was found guilty by a jury of eight men and four women in Las Vegas after two hours of deliberation. He faces sentencing in two weeks before U.S. District Judge Roger D. Foley Jr for broadcasting obscene language.
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Las Vegas
U.S
Roger D. Foley Jr
Dominic Pete Gagliardo
Botulin Ruled Out In Family Illness In Reno
Clark County Chief Health Officer Dr Otto Ravenholt announced no trace of botulin was found in a tainted can of peas tested at the Late Health Department Laboratory in Reno. The Farle F Thompson family had been ill Wednesday night after eating the peas at a home dinner. Thompson and his wife Jeanne and two children received anti toxin at Sunrise Hospital and were released next day. Further tests on canned vegetables are expected by Monday. All French packed pea cans were removed from Clark County stores and no new cases have been reported.
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Otto ©. Ravenholt
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Jeanne
Sunrise Hospital
Ravenholt
France
County Sanitarians
Four Injured When Convertible Flips On Boulevard
A motorist and three passengers were injured when their 1960 convertible rolled over on Lake Mead Boulevard about six miles east of Nellis AFB. Freddie Walker 17 and Charlotte Walker 16 were treated in fair condition. driver Charles Whitaker 26 and Tonie Davis 17 received minor injuries and were released. Whitaker was cited for reckless driving.
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Highway Patrol
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Charlotte
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Nevada
Charles Whitaker
Tonie Davis
Whitaker
Johnson sets wild pitches in one inning record in 1914
Washington pitcher Walter Johnson of the Senators threw four wild pitches in a single inning on September 21, 1914, setting a then record for most wild pitches in an inning.
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UPI
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Burglars Steal $4500 Cash and Gems From Texas Couple
A Texas pair, Mr. and Mrs. E. Guyler Magruder of El Paso, reported a cat burglar entered their room while they slept and stole about $4500 in cash and jewelry. Deputies were seeking the suspects. Magruder, 63, is a bank executive in El Paso.
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E. Guyler Magruder
Fl Paso
Tex Magruder
Bonanza seeks Reno Las Vegas fare hike request
Bonanza Air Lines asked the Nevada PSC to raise Reno Las Vegas round trip fares from 10.10 to 43 dollars and limit use of the return. They also proposed increasing the return trip discount from 75 to 80 percent on cancellations. Protests are due by June 30.
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UPI
Bonanza Air Lines
State Public Service Commission
Reno
Las Vegas
Bonanza
Renshaw To Stay With Las Vegas Water District
The Las Vegas Valley Water District reached a compromise with General Manager William C. Renshaw on a contract dispute, accepting a two year deal with no pay raise. The agreement takes effect June 30, tying retirement benefits to three more years of service for potential maximum retirement pay of about 60 percent of his top salary, near $11,000 annually.
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William C. Renshaw
Renshaw
Southpaw Out New York
A UPI report notes that no left handed boxer has ever held the heavyweight championship, reflecting a historic barrier in the sport.
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New York
UPI
Clark County Improves Off Site Construction Specs
Area contractors suppliers and engineers meet Monday at Las Vegas City Hall to review a final draft standard specification for off site improvements in Clark County. The update, now over ten years old, targets materials and methods across streets drainage sewers water lines paving and related systems. Public entities in the county urged unified specs to reduce confusion and costs as Las Vegas Henderson North Las Vegas Boulder City and county officials push toward printing handbooks and contract sheets.
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Clark County
Las Vegas City Hall
H .H. Nicholson
Nicholson
Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
Henderson
Boulder City
Grand Jury Indicts Nine in Interstate Vehicle and Forgery Cases
A federal grand jury handed down nine indictments. Seven target men charged with interstate transport of stolen vehicles into Nevada. Names include Jerry Wade and William Gallagher. Johnny Ward faces eight counts for forged money orders totaling 609 dollars. Frank Doughty charged with mailing obscene material to a Rhode Island recipient. Three secret indictments were also returned against men not in custody.
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Johnny Darrell Ward
Las Vegas
Frank Robert
Robbie) Doughty
U.S
Pawtucket
R.I
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