George Jolly Dies in Reno at 54 A Labor Leader and Adviser
George Jolly a top Nevada labor commissioner and longtime political adviser to Governor Sawyer died yesterday from a heart attack while working in his Reno yard. The 54 year old native of Owensboro Kentucky had lived in Reno three decades. He led Nevada labor policy for three years and was a behind the scenes power in state politics. He chaired union mediation efforts in Southern Nevada and helped resolve disputes at Hendersons American Potash and Chemical and with the local Teamsters. Survivors include his widow Mildred and three sons.
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Twist Heard Round the World In Nevada Governor Dance
Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer appears in a photograph dancing the Twist with Evelyn Roenet at a benefit for International Variety Club Week. The image, reprinted from Sphere, sparked notes about a new factor in the Cold War amid Nevada's nuclear and rocketry programs.
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Nevada Story funding row under DED chief Lehman
The Nevada Department of Economic Development led by Jack Lehman faces criticism over the $20,000 Nevada Story film funds. Editor’s inquiry follows Ayres Jr. presenting receipts proving private and public funding, a film not released, and a department sponsored film released, with Lehman offering no records beyond broad denials.
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UN Intervenes As Israel Syria Battle Ends In Truce
Israeli and Syrian forces clashed along the Sea of Galilee in a seven hour battle described as the heaviest in two years. U N Palestine truce officers secured formal agreement to halt fighting. Five Israelis were killed and 10 wounded. Israel accused Syria of shelling police boats and fishing vessels.
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Seven Die in Cumberland House Fire In Four Dwellings
A Cumberland Pennsylvania fire killed seven people including six children and an adult. The adults believed to be Grace V Nery and the Knipple homeowner hosted Nery and her two children. Fire possibly started by a faulty gas water heater at the rear of the Knipple home.
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Betty Knippie
Lehman Under Fire Over Movie Investigation Demanded
Carson City Nevada lawmakers sought a full scale probe of the State Department of Economic Development and Governor Grant Sawyer’s use of agency funds. Assemblyman Robert Schonweiler urged the investigation into recent actions of the controversial department and its director Jack Lehman.
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Four Die in Suburban Baltimore Bungalow Fire
In Esse, Baltimore area, four members of the Wilk family, Kenneth 23 and three children William 3 Terry 4 Tina Marie 1, were killed when a bungalow home was swept by fire. An explosion in Spokane, Washington damaged nearly half a city block, injuring several residents.
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Learn A Language Bonus Stamp Offered Today
Today the SUN offers a Learn A Language bonus stamp to replace a missing coupon from the six needed. Foreign language records in Spanish French Italian German Russian Japanese and Hebrew are available with a 28 coupon, $5 total, plus manual and four hi fi records. Pick up at SUN Circulation Dept 900 S Main St, hours vary by day.
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St Pat’s Day Gala Banquet Ends Celebrations at Desert Inn
About 250 attendees joined the Sons of St. Patrick Banquet at Desert Inn Country Club. Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut headlined, praising St. Patrick and the Irish in their homeland and in the United States and noting their contributions here.
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Connecticut
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United States
Kennedy Seeks U.S.-Soviet Space Cooperation
President Kennedy urged Premier Khrushchev to start immediate U S Soviet cooperation on five space projects. The March 7 letter outlined joint exploration aims and followed Khrushchev's prior suggestion of space cooperation.
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Girl Rescued After 2 Days In LV Desert
A 12-year-old girl was persuaded to face up to her poor grades and return home yesterday with a dog, sleeping bag and all. Mrs. Annela Drew of North Las Vegas and three others found the girl on Sunrise Mountain after she had been missing for two days. Her mother told deputies that Mrs. Drew talked to the distressed child and learned she had...
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Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis Begin Temporary Separation
Hollywood reports Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis have agreed to a temporary separation after more than 10 years of marriage. Curtis moved to a Palm Springs friend’s home while Leigh stays with their two children, Kelly and Jamie. They describe the parting as tender and friendly to work out problems and take a closer look at their relationship.
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Tony Curtis
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Kelly
Jamie
Weather update partly cloudy with scattered showers
Partly cloudy weather with scattered showers and windy conditions. High near 67 Fahrenheit and low around 44. Yesterday's high 67 and low 40. Noontime humidity at 24 percent with sunrise 6 47 and sunset 5 50.
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