Drowning Toll Rises From Lake Mishaps Across Nevada
A man drowns after his boat capsizes near the shore of Lake Mohave while others escape. SURF and Rangers recover the body three hours later. Earlier, James H Baldwin drowns at Lake Mohave and three others die following a Lake Mead capsizing. Additional drownings include Gail Ann Jones in Las Vegas.
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Larry Haws
Lakeside
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Santee
N. D. Simpson
Las Vegas
Gail Ann Jones
B 47 Bomber Crew May Have Survived Crash
Signals heard on emergency frequency between midnight and 5 am prompted FAA to relay to the Air Force that the transmissions could come from a crew member’s survival radio. Idaho Falls officials could not locate a fix on the source. The B 47 crashed about 20 miles northeast of Ashton after a tanker limped to Mountain Home AFB and landed with a damaged wing.
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Ashton
Robber Suspect Arrested Here In Las Vegas
A suspect in an armed robbery last month was arrested Friday by sheriff's deputies for possession of an unregistered gun. Martin R. Catelli, 24, of Phoenix, also known as Martin Swartz or Moscatello, was spotted Thursday by a Fry's Service Station attendant who copied his car license. Catelli is also wanted for several traffic violations.
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Martin R. Catelli
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Martin Swartz
Martin Moscatello
Fry
Water Crisis Deepens as Wells Probed in North Las Vegas
Trailer park owner Glenn Mavis reports the water table in the Glenn area has receded. A pump service investigated after a call and found lower groundwater levels. City officials note the trend has persisted for years despite two new wells funded by taxpayers.
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Labor probes edge into REECO wage benefits dispute
Investigators and lawyers prepare for a Monday hearing before Dist. Judge David Zenoff on REECO’s duty to pay wage benefits the AEC ordered cut. The case links REECO as prime site contractor for the Nevada test site with labor demands and McClellan Committee scrutiny amid contract reform efforts.
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Water Shortage Prompts Nevadans to Seek District Supply
The owner recounts being invited to subscribe to the North Las Vegas Water District as a fix, estimating an initial cost of about 2000 dollars. Mavis says he reported the issue to the County Health Dept., North Las Vegas City Hall, and Las Vegas Water Co. Meanwhile sixty five families haul water in pans and buckets from neighbors and local filling stations.
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North Las Vegas
Primary election nears in Las Vegas races
Voters face three city races decided by simple majority with a possible all-primary result. Grayson faces Myron Leavitt in a tight mayoral contest as turnout may rise beyond the usual 44 percent of 23 000 registered voters. Polls run 7 am to 7 pm with 26 polling places. If all three races end in the primary, city saves up to 25000 dollars. general election set for June 4.
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Buck Denies Bribe Offer From Wealthy Interests
Buck, denying a bribery report, says a group of wealthy game representatives offered him 8000 to drop out. He cited a 4:45 p.m. Thursday meeting at a supporter’s office. Whipple, seeking reelection, says he had no knowledge of the incident and calls for disclosure.
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Boat capsizing near Maghaghah cemetery during Ba lram trip
The small passenger vessel sank on the Nile near Maghagha in upper Egypt while returning visitors from the Ba lram holiday to relatives graves. About 80 passengers were aboard when the boat capsized. authorities said a precise death toll would await rescue results.
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Cairo
Balram
Rockefeller Drive Looms Over GOP Presidential Prospects
Rockefeller leads Republican hopes for the nomination with strong support among liberals and party elites while rumors of his remarriage affect backers. Goldwater Romney Nixon Scranton Morton remain as potential rivals as Democrats back Stevenson and Kennedy looms.
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Kentucky
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Mystery Car Crash Ends In Fatal Hit And Run
Henderson police probe a late night hit and run that left a well dressed man dead after Urban attempted to drive him to a room at Pittman. The victim, believed to be a foreman at the Henderson plant, had met Urban at an Industrial City nightclub and vanished after requesting lodging. A second car caused Urban to crash. he sustained throat injuries while the death car caught fire and bystanders smothered the flames.
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Dong
Floyd Osborne
Henderson
Urban
Pittman
Lund
Thresher Probe Continues in Portsmouth Court Session
Cmdr. Clarence R. Bryan, administrative aide to the Bureau of Ships chief, testified in a closed door session of the Thresher court of inquiry. Proceedings resumed after 10 a.m. with continued secrecy and indications of possible open sessions next week.
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Clarence R. Bryan
Bureau
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