Record heroin haul shocks U.S. and France
U.S. and French authorities cracked an international narcotics ring and seized 112 kilograms of heroin valued at 22.4 million dollars. Arthur Benvenuto was arrested in New York. ringleader Jacques Bousquet and three other French suspects were taken in Paris. Authorities linked the case to a three year trafficking network and dawn raids on six Long Island communities.
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UPI
Paris
Hudson River
Arthur Benvenuto
Jacques Bousquet
Andre Malibert
Rene Guige
Paul Mestressat
Atty
Ramsay Clark
Washington
U.S
Benvenuto
Long Island
Suffolk County
Nuclear reactor test runs dozen minutes at full power
Officials reported a successful test of the Phoebus 2A reactor mounted on a rail car. The reactor operated upside down and shut down at 4200 megawatts due to overheating concerns despite plans for 5000 MW. rover and NERVA program funding issues loomed.
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United States
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House Approves 17.2 Billion Welfare and Education Bill
The House passed a 17.2 billion welfare and education appropriation bill for the next fiscal year after rejecting restoring 164 million cut from aid to the poor. The measure funds HEW Labor OEO and related agencies and moves to the Senate where some cuts may be restored. The debate included education program boosts and rejects further aid to districts with large poor populations.
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UPI
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OEO
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House
Supreme Court Bars Press From Arbill Hearing
In a ruling by Zenoff the press rights are limited to courtroom access only. He states there is no constitutional right to sources not public and no right to preliminary hearings. The decision emphasizes protecting the accused’s fair trial while acknowledging public interest in criminal justice. Fisher calls the matter settled but envisions a Nevada Supreme Court role.
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Las Vegas
Fisher
U.S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Nevada
Supreme Court
Hospitalized Girl Hurt in Smashup
Two youths were injured in a two car collision at Pecos and Owens Streets in North Las Vegas. Susan Drawner, 16, of Las Vegas, suffered a broken pelvis and was hospitalized at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Airman David J. Miguel of Nellis Air Force Base received treatment for influence and reckless driving.
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Owens Streets
Las Vegas
Susan Drawner
Harris Ave
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
David J. Miguel
Nellis Air Force Base
Isernhagen Quits Caliente School After Runaway Wave
The Caliente girls school loses its head administrator Isernhagen amid a wave of 25 runaways since February. Most runaways are aged 14 to 16 from Clark County, with one girl reportedly married via a letter from Las Vegas. Critics say the discipline system is too permissive and inconsistent.
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Las Vegas
Isernhagen
Clark County
Lincoln County
Preston Price
Price
Boulder Beach Improvement Grant Approved for Lake Mead Site
Federal approval announced by Senator Alan Bible provides 713 722 for construction of a water treatment plant lake intake and water mains at Boulder Beach within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The plan includes roads and utilities at Hemenway Campground.
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Alan Bible
Bible
Senate Parks and Recreation
National Park Service
Hemenway
Johnson Nominates Fortas to Head Supreme Court
President Johnson publicly announced the nominations of Fortas to lead the Supreme Court following Chief Justice Warren’s retirement. Warren cited age 77 as the sole reason for resigning after 15 years. Johnson spoke at a news conference predicting further developments.
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Fortas
Supreme Court
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Thornberry
Washington
Texas
Convicted Vegas Forger Faces Habitual Criminal Hearing
A Milwaukee man named Robert Ray Penland was found guilty of forging a $148 check and attempting to cash it at the MacDonald Bar after a two day trial. An habitual criminal hearing is set today that could bring a life sentence.
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Robert Ray Penland
MacDonald Bar
Clarence Sundean
Penland
Nixon rules out Romney as running mate possibility
Nixon in Lansing said he will not offer Governor Romney or seek his endorsement for the Republican nomination. He stressed the vice presidency is not being discussed and ticket balance was not his aim.
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Gov. Romney
Richard M. Nixon
George Romney
Michigan
Lansing, Mich
Ramaey
Further Red Interference In Berlin Threatens Grave Crisis
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that further Communist interference with West Berlin traffic lifelines could create a very grave situation. He expressed President Johnson s solidarity with West Germans amid the crisis and delivered the president s message.
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Dean Rusk
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Three-Car Crash Kills One Near East Lake Mead Boulevard
One person died and several others were injured in a three car collision at the intersection of East Lake Mead Boulevard and Sunrise Avenue. Nevada State Highway Patrol provided the brief report and said information was unavailable at press time.
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Maintain Friends Abroad Insists Clifford on Foreign Ties
Defense Secretary Clark Clifford told Congress that U S strength alone cannot secure peace and urged approval of 296 million dollars in credit sales for U S arms to underdeveloped countries. He noted arms sales are a tool of foreign policy and warned retreat from allied strength would be catastrophic amid Soviet expansion.
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Gaullists Impose New Foreign Trade Controls in France
Paris reports President Charles de Gaulle’s regime enacting strict import quotas to shield the economy from flood of imports. Government to offer exporters preferential treatment and warn firms to curb prices amid post strike upheaval that idled millions and threatened disaster. De Gaulle to address voters on television ahead of first round elections.
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UPI
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France
de Gaulle
Favors Effluent Water For Golf Course In Area
The Ground Water Board will consider allowing the use of treated effluent water for the International Golf Course on July 3. The district may provide Lake Mead water at standard rates, with effluent water expected to reach Sands Hotel and Dunes Hotel as needs grow. Industrialist Howard Hughes was previously rejected in a bid to supply water for a nearby golf project.
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Ground Water Board
Reno Marine Survives In Copter Crash
A CH 58A Sea Stallion helicopter carrying six Marines crash landed near El Toro Marine Air Station in California during a routine training flight from Santa Ana. All crew and passengers were treated and released for duty. The aircraft, powered by two General Electric turbines, can reach 170 knots and carries 37 Marines.
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Calif
UPI
Marine Corps
David E. Taylor
North Tarrytown
N.Y
Robert L. Hummel
Bowing Green
Lance
John E. Brenner
Santa Ana
John J. Eisenharth
Reno
Norman E. Olson
Angwin
Court Date Set for Sirhan Friday in Kennedy Case
Sirhan B. Sirhan, 24, facing plea on charges in the Kennedy assassination, is due in Superior Court Friday. An attorney may seek a continuance to study the Grand Jury transcript and to request a second psychiatric exam for the defendant. Dr. Erie Marcus has examined Sirhan. results are for the defense.
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UPI
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Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan
New York
Russell E. Parsons
Superior Court
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Edward Stainbrook
Erie Marcus
Parsons
Liberals Win Majority in Canadian Parliament
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau rushed to his office after a brief sleep as Liberals clinched a majority in the 264 seat House of Commons. Final results show Trudeau with 154 seats, Conservatives led by Robert Stanfield with 71 seats, ending Cartada's 27th Parliament since 1867.
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UPI
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Trudeau
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Green Limestone Commons
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Robert Stanfield
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