Red Skelton Opens Five-Week Sands Run Tonight
Red Skelton begins his sixth straight Sands engagement in Las Vegas tonight, featuring new material and classic sketches with Don Ferris conducting a 27 piece orchestra. Linda Bennett and Harry Nofal join the show backed by a Renne Stuart production and Antonio Morelli’s Sands orchestra.
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FBI Jails Arsenal Youths Here
Two California youths Harold Lidbom aged 19 and Freddie Nash 17 were arrested by Las Vegas police near Charleston and Maryland Parkway in a stolen car with three pistols a semi automatic rifle and a fully automatic machinegun. They face federal charges including transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines and possessing a machinegun. Nash to be tried in Las Vegas under the Juvenile Delinquency Act.
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Two Girls Injured in Crash on Las Vegas Blvd South
Two unidentified girls were hurt last night in a car accident at 1800 Las Vegas Boulevard South in front of Duffey's Restaurant. Police could not yet provide a full account. The injured were taken to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
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One in 200 suffer head injury yearly study
Medical researchers in Chicago report that about one in 200 people experiences some form of head injury annually. They note automobile accidents alone cause 2.3 million head injuries each year.
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PSC Cabs Union Open Talks Here in Las Vegas
Nevada Public Service Commissioners opened discussions in Las Vegas with cab firms and the Teamsters Union over objections to parts of the County Cab ordinance. Talks reportedly focused on the ordinance’s control features while Union Cab prepares a potential injunction alleging the county board overstepped Nevada statutes granting cab regulation to the PSC.
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Medics Stage Strike at NTS Continues
The article notes 60 medics staged a strike at NTS with 10 licensed physicians and administrators ready to provide first aid if needed. A company review shows REECo has 100 employees trained in first aid and nursing, compared to 64 workers affected by the strike.
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Armed Robbery At Wonder World Gas Station
An armed bandit robbed the Wonder World gas station on Vegas Dr. near Decatur Blvd last night and escaped with about 150 dollars in cash. The suspect is described as a 21 year old male with blond hair.
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Hope Mo Parents Face Custody Battle Over Foster Child
A family dispute in Hope, Missouri centers on custody of a 12 year old from a child welfare case. Robert Leep, 32, a burglary suspect, and his spouse are named foster parents amid state review. The Raleys, 33 and 32, face felony records and possible custody outcomes as the state administration weighs the case and issues a welfare decision.
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Deadlocked LVVWD weighs gas vs electric Flamingo Pump
Las Vegas Valley Water District directors deadlocked 3 to 3 on whether a reciprocating natural gas engine or electric motor should operate the Flamingo Pump. Director Thomas Fi abstained citing familiarity with the subject. A special meeting Friday is planned to decide, with Montgomery Engineers recommending the gas engine amid a bid between Nevada Power and Southwest Company.
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Fire Rages Across Mt San Jacinto Slopes Forcing Evacuations
Reports from Cabazon indicate a brush fire burned 3100 acres on Mt San Jacinto’s slope. Evacuations affected Camp Lackey Young Mens Christian Association facility and nearby areas as crews battled the blaze.
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