New Look Planned for Thunderbird Hotel Facelift
The Thunderbird Hotel announces a 1.5 million remodeling starting immediately under Del Webb Construction. A larger marquise bird replaces the old statue atop the 10 story Strip building. Planned: Nevada’s largest Olympic pool, 400 feet of neon, expanded casino and eateries, new shops, and more slot machines.
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LANDING Hitler's Executioner Murdered in Uruguay
Columnist Paul Price defends himself after a furniture dealer accuses him of harming business. A questionable staffer and trio linked to burglary cases were discussed, with photos and records circulated to gauge motives, while the dealer’s name remained unprinted to avoid fault.
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Churchill life triumphs in new pictorial book
The Sun presents Churchill the Life Triumphant, a 90 year historical record with color photos. Compiled by American Heritage Magazine and United Press International, the volume mirrors Kennedy era best sellers and chronicles Winston Churchill’s leadership. Call 382-3078 to obtain a copy for libraries or personal collection.
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Latins Find Nazis Body In Trunk
In Montevideo Uruguay the body of alleged Nazi war criminal Albert Cukurs was found in a bullet riddled trunk. Police security chief Santana Washington Cabrita said the 64 year old was kidnapped and slain on February 24 the day after arriving from Sao Paulo Brazil. He noted killers likely traveled with false passports and were aided locally.
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Little Gal's Place In Home Not Bar Debate Sparks Local Outcry
Nevada Senate Labor Committee endorses a bill to strip county liquor boards of power to bar women bartenders. Current law lets only customer-side workers unless listed on liquor license as part owner. Clark County bartenders and owners denounce the move as harming women and preserving men’s jobs. Herb Schneider of Shamrock Cocktail Lounge voices strong opposition.
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Bonanza Road
Las Vegans Weather Outlook Heads To Lake Meadows
Warm sunny week expected for Las Vegas with near calm skies and a high around 70. Lee Canyon reports about six inches of snow and a last good skiing weekend as Lake Mead sees record water skiing visitation.
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Mt. Charleston
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Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday
Partly cloudy today with a predicted high of 65 and a low of 32. Yesterday also reached 65 with a low of 35. Noontime relative humidity at 12 percent with sunrise at 6 03 and sunset at 5 41.
US Marines Land in Da Nang to Secure Base in Viet Nam
Advance elements of the first American ground troops have arrived in Da Nang to guard the base against Viet Cong guerrillas. The Marines will provide security so government forces can be freed for combat duties in South Viet Nam.
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Pa Father Delivers Baby at Home During Park Visit
A Pennsylvania father delivered his wife’s fourth child in a mobile trailer near Rogers Springs on Lake Mead with no medical help. Ranger Pete Robinson reported the six pound nine ounce girl and mother were both reported as doing fine.
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China and Russia clash over U S accommodation approach
LONDON. Communist China reportedly gave Russia a stark ultimatum to abandon accommodation with the United States or face a deepening rift with Moscow. Kosygin met Mao and Chou En Lai in Peking after a failed talks session, with Beijing demanding concrete action on Vietnam and accusing Russia of pussy-footing with Washington.
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Viet Nam mortar attack深mows leads to missing officers
Vietnamese Army leaders were missing after a daylight mortar assault on Quang Tri city 415 miles northeast of Saigon. Government forces reported 176 casualties and 37 missing or captured in clashes as Viet Cong pressed into the capital area.
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