Evolution of Clark County Hospital From Poor Farm to General Center
The Las Vegas area traces its hospital origins to a 1931 conversion of a Poor Farm into a 20 bed county facility serving a rapidly growing population after Boulder Dam construction. Athol Jones, among early workers, was injured on site. the hospital expanded under Dr. J. C. Cherry and the Federal government, adding a laboratory, pharmacy, x ray and emergency room, reaching 230 beds by the early 1950s.
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Death threats drive attorney for Sirhan to seek protection
Russell E. Parsons counsel for Sirhan B. Sirhan received threats by phone and mail demanding his safety. Michael A. McCowan said police and the FBI were asked to provide protection after a telegram call from New York. The caller alleged Sirhan would not get a fair trial and warned of further action.
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Los Angeles
API
Russell E. Parsons
Robert F. Kennedy
Michael A. McCowan
Parsons
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Jordan
Earl Warren Quits High Court Post
UPI reports Chief Justice Earl Warren submits his resignation from the Supreme Court after 15 years as head of the court. The move paves the way for President Johnson to nominate a new Chief Justice before leaving the White House next January. Sources say Warren, aged 77, made the decision known to UPI yesterday.
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UPI
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Pumps Malfunction Cuts Las Vegas Water Supply
Las Vegas residents are asked to curb lawn watering after pump failures in the Las Vegas Water District reduce one third of Lake Mead line capacity. The Charleston Heights area faces the worst impact with some pumps failing in Thursday service. District administrator Tom Donnelly urged restraint while regulators evaluate further action.
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Las Vegas
Lake Mead
Charleston Heights
Tom Donnelly
Sunny Day Forecast With Record Heat
Weather summary notes a hot day with a high near 107 degrees and a low around 75. Humidity is low and conditions remain sunny with sunrise at 5 24 and sunset at 8 01.
Tax Hike Ends 18 Month Political Battle
Congress approved a 10 percent income tax increase after eighteen months of debate, sending the bill to President Johnson for signature. Senate 64 16 with party lines and absentees. House 268 150 with party splits. Tax hike to reduce take home pay starting next month.
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UPI
Johnson
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House
Key witness in Hanley case located and arrested
Barbara Simmons, the missing witness in the murder case against labor boss Tom Hanley, was arrested yesterday in Elko. She will be returned to Las Vegas today for six counts of forgery and is jailed on a grand larceny auto charge, held by Clark County deputies amid a long pursuit by local and federal investigators.
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Barbara Simmons
Tom Hanley
Elko
Miss Simmons
Las Vegas
Clark County Sheriff's Deputies
Pilot-Sailor Misses Goal Wins Hearts
Hugo Vihlen completed a 4100 mile solo trans Atlantic voyage ending 25 miles from Homestead Florida. He expressed disappointment at not finishing in Homestead, while a hero’s welcome greeted him in Fort Lauderdale and Homestead with a flotilla horn blasts and cannon salutes.
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Hugo Vihlen
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
UPI
Africa
Homestead
Miami
Brazilian Students Clash With Police In Rio Riot
Embattled Brazilian students battled police and guards in Rio de Janeiro with attacks on the American Embassy. The clash left three dead and scores wounded as thousands rioted in the streets.
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Rio DE Janeiro
UPI
Education Ministry
Five killed as F 105 crashes with private plane near Nellis
The Air Force confirms an F 105 Thunderchief collided with a private plane at about 11 000 feet during formation flight from Nellis. The crash, part of a training mission, left at least three dead and many injured amid a broader riot surrounding the incident.
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Nellis
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