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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1964

Page

4

Nicklaus Grabs 3-Stroke Lead in T of C Golf

Nicklaus moves three under after three holes placing him ahead in the tournament. He sinks a 12 foot putt on the 8th after a strong iron shot, then adds birdies on 15 16 and 17. Gary Player teams with Nicklaus as Rodriguez endures a rugged time.

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Escalator Tragedy Strikes Baltimore Baseball Outing

At Camden Yards style ballpark a crowded left field incline escalator malfunctioned causing a deadly pileup. Irvin Brose park supervisor ordered the second deck escalator into operation as first deck filled, leading to injuries and panic among thousands of children. A Baltimore MD incident left one girl dead and at least 45 treated for lacerations and other injuries at local hospitals.

Cole Frederick St. Joseph's Irvin Brose St. Dominic's School

Surviving the Storm: Southern Nevada Sun Resumes Full Print

The Sun pledges renewed strength after surviving economic pressures and near merger with a rival. Editor Mel Greenspun praises the team that kept the paper alive, credits insurance and finance champions, and vows continued independence and competition in Southern Nevada journalism.

Racial Tensions Rise as KKK Parades in Jacksonsville Despite Police

About 200 march on foot and 100 cars in a downtown Knoxville style parade with klansmen horns and taunts. Police at intersections report more than 100 arrests in Nashville demonstrations over six days with 25 injured. Judge Durwood Pye faces Negro attorney challenger Kipwell in Fulton County Superior Court race.

Jacksonville Senth Nashville Hellowell Georgia Durwood T. Pye Fulton County Superior Court Kipwell Pye Court. Com

Ex-Marine to be sentenced for threat to President Johnson

Michael Von Cramer, 29, ex Marine and former mental patient, pleads guilty to sending a four page letter to J Edgar Hoover warning that Lyndon Johnson would be killed during August Democratic convention in Atlantic City. Sentencing set for May 15 by Judge Bruce R Thompson.

Carson City UPD Johnson Michael von Cramer Marine Corps FBI J. Edgar Hoover Bruce R. Thompson Atlantic City Lyndon Baines Johnson Kennedy Secret Service Reno Cramer Title Insurance San Francisco Philadelphia New Jersey

Big Search For Plane Near Tahoe

National Guardsmen on snow shoes trudged through the Sierras near Lake Tahoe seeking a missing single engine military plane that left Stockton Thursday with two officers aboard Lt Col Robert L Stimson and Capt William J Becker. A snowstorm at 4000 feet hampered the planned air search and two dozen airplanes stood by if conditions cleared.

Sacramento UPI Sierras Lake Tahoe Stockton Tahoe Robert L. Stimson 419Th William J. Becker

McLendon Yarborough Clash Surges in Texas Senate Race

The McLendon Yarborough fight over a $50,000 Estes allegation dominates Texas politics on election eve. Witnesses Keaton and Fonville claimed money changed hands, Keaton later recanted to the FBI, and Yarborough accused a cover up while McLendon pressed for a full federal file. The episode shapes GOP turnout and local races.

Dallas McLendon Yarborough Bille Sol Estes Justice Department James Fonville Keaton Fonville Estes FBI Washington Defense Department Fstes Texas Nere McLendon-Yarborough

Bond Funds to Fund Clark County School Buildings Plan

The Clark County school district outlines bond funded construction costs with architects paid a 5 percent fee on new projects and 1 percent for plan reuse. Educational consultants account for 0.5 percent, while furnishing adds 8 to 10 percent. Plans cover six elementary and two junior high schools in various districts with locations generalized due to population changes.

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Police Cite North Vegas Driver In Multivehicle Crash

Las Vegas police cited Wilkes R. Crawford 2 for running a red light and excessive speed in a four car crash at Bridger Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. Two people, Leo Schwartz and Victor Michalosky, were treated and released from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after the morning collision. Other drivers included Dwight Wilson of Ottawa Kansas and Edward R. Fielder of Fresno California.

Wilkes R. Crawford Statz Las Vegas Bridger Street Las Vegas Blvd Leo Schwartz Arabella Victor Michalosky Schwartz Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Dwight Wilson

Young Boy Recovers After Near Bourbon Ingestion

A two year old boy was rescued from his home on Friday with nearly a quart of bourbon in his stomach. He was rushed to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital for stomach pumping and remained in fair condition yesterday. Police said the mother found him on the floor in serious condition upon returning home from work. the father was at home and unemployed.

Nevada Southern United States Abraham Lincoln Mel Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

Centennial Parade Sparks 1864 Carson City Teasers

The Carson Independent recounts a riotous 1864 brush between Unionists and Copperheads. Two Virginia City Secesh guests, drinkers at a roadside inn, toast Lincoln amid a gun threat, with a caution that political talk with strangers is dangerous.

Carson

Third Round Golf Scores Show Big Names Near Lead

In the Desert Inn Country Club event, Julius Boros Arnold Palmer and Art Wall are among leaders after the third round. Bruce Devlin Doug Sanders and others also sit within striking distance as scores tighten.

Julius Boros Arnold Palmer Bruce Devtin Art Walladr

Two Las Vegas Blazes Cause Major Property Loss

County firemen investigated two fires in Vegas Heights causing total loss to an unoccupied trailer near Shamrock and Pecos and a one story frame house at 1435 Blankenship. Ten firefighters fought the Blazes for about two hours. no injuries reported.

Vegas Heights Shamrock Pecos Blankenship Harry Cash Lewellyn Lannern van Ert

Boat Test Pilot Making Progress

Lee Taylor a 29 year old boat test pilot from California remains in critical condition but is said to be making progress at Sunrise Hospital. He was injured April 14 at Lake Havasu when he jumped from his test craft before it landed hard during a speed trial.

Lee Taylor California Sunrise Hospital Taylor Lake Havasu

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