Noted Bandleader Spike Jones Dies in Beverly Hills
Spike Jones, renowned for his zany melodies using washboards and sirens, died in his Beverly Hills home at 1:15 a.m. He was 53 and had been ill with respiratory trouble for months. His Las Vegas Showboat engagement, set to start June 29, was canceled last week.
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The Honest Bookie and the Odds of Luck
A reflection on the bookmaking trade inspired by Damon Runyon’s The Honest Bookie. It contrasts past and present bookies, notes the burdens of operating margins and lost bets, and mentions Jimmy the Greek discussing odds and a golf tournament at the Desert Inn.
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LBJ Sends 1500 Troops to Dominican Republic
President Johnson announced 1500 airborne troops and additional Marines are being sent to the Dominican Republic, boosting U S forces to over 6000 to protect lives and evacuate foreign nationals. He said remaining forces are thinly spread in Santo Domingo and the situation is volatile.
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Paratroopers Die as U S Marines Link Up in Dominican Revolt
In Santo Domingo two U S paratroopers were killed by rebel sniper fire during a battle to join U S Marines. The toll rose to five American deaths in the week-long Dominican revolution as forces consolidated the linkup.
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Jet tops 2000 mph in Las Vegas speed runs
A top secret Air Force YF-12A interceptor set two world speed records near Las Vegas after takeoff from Edwards AFB. The craft reached speeds over 2000 mph above a measured desert course, leaving a 60 mile wide sonic boom, felt in Las Vegas at 9 35 a m with no damage reported.
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Palmer extends lead in Desert Inn Tourney of Champions
Arnold Palmer shoots a flawless one under par 71 to stand three strokes ahead after the third round of the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn. He seeks his first Victory in 19 starts as the 118-hole wrapup approaches.
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Palmer leads Desert Inn classic with 3 stroke bulge
Arnold Palmer has led since the opening round and sits as a 2.5 to 1 favorite to win the 13th Desert Inn classic. Snyder notes Palmer opened with a 66, followed by a 69, then a 71 for a 206 total, three strokes ahead of Chi Chi Rodriguez and Doug Sanders.
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Weather forecast mostly sunny with mild southwest winds
Mostly sunny weather with high clouds and southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Today's forecast high 85 and low 65, yesterday's high 91 and low 67. Noontime relative humidity about 14 percent, sunrise 5 47, sunset 7 29.
Vegas Voting Hints at Record Clark County Turnout
Clark County braces for the heaviest election turnout as Las Vegas and Henderson hold primaries to select four mayoral and council candidates. Boulder City and North Las Vegas run general elections with July term starts. A record 35,899 registered voters and 23 candidates in Las Vegas signal a high turnout possible around 20,000 votes.
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Handwriting on Wall in Case Fix Sparks Inquiry at City Court
Barbara Helene Maxwell longtime clerk of the Municipal Court faced questioning over possible ties to case fixing. Investigators allege handwriting entries linked her to fixes in cases involving Stone Boulton Se lover Resler Fuchs Donnell and Bell and implicate Municipal Judge Walter J Richards in dismissals or sentences.
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Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
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Deadline Monday for $50 Sunny Buck in Las Vegas
A $50 Sunny Buck with serial number X 079 350264 circulates in Las Vegas. The deadline to claim the prize is 5 p.m. Monday at SUN offices, with the top buck unpaid for a week still worth $50 to the finder. Readers have four weeks from tomorrow to claim cash awards if they possess eligible Bucks.
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UNLV Beauty Parade Caps North Las Vegas fete
North Las Vegas Progress Days culminates in the annual Beauty Parade and Pageant drawing thousands along the route and in the big tent. The five day celebration ends with a 2 p.m. parade from East Owens Street and Las Vegas Boulevard to Lake Mead Boulevard and McDaniel Street finishing at the Lake Mead carnival and central features.
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