Unclear cruiser found near Virgin Basin. rescue efforts hindered
Park Service spotter plane located Kirkeeny s disabled cruiser on Virgin Basin near Middle Point. Voice contact with the family was later reported, but transferring them to a smaller boat was canceled due to rough water and 35 mph gusts. Sheriff Lamb indicated murder charges will be filed in the 1966 Alsup assassination, with possible tie to the Shumate cabbie slaying.
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Nebraska primary tangle as McCarthy Kennedy close campaigns
United Press International reports Senators Eugene J. McCarthy and Robert F. Kennedy ended their Nebraska campaigns in Omaha with tense, contrasting stances and lingering shadow from Johnson intrigue. The event frames a pivotal moment in the race with both candidates shaping the Omaha rally and mobilization ahead of voting.
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Censor debates and film buzz in local column
A columnist mocks censorship and shows, noting a filthy lounge act and a Las Vegas anti smoking joke. The piece references In Cold Blood at Fremont, Oscar talk, presidential primary dynamics, and Humphrey Nixon Kennedy McCarthy efforts. It covers local commentary on obscenity, politics, and film reception.
International Gin Rummy Tourney Attracts 1500 In Las Vegas
More than 1500 people including 608 players from the U S A Canada and Mexico filled the Dunes Hotel for the 15th annual International Gin Rummy tournament offers a 40000 prize pool with 12000 to the winner. The event runs at multiple Strip hotels today through Friday with semifinals and finals at the Sands. Notable entrants include last year’s champion Dr Dean J Feerer and past champions Eugene McGregor Glenn Abney Major Neiman and Bill Diamond.
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Viet War Claims 50th Victim From Vegas Area
Greg A. DuBois 18 of Las Vegas area was killed May 5 near the Song Ro River as a private first class with the 1st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles. A Valley High graduate who planned to study history at Nevada Southern University, he had been in Vietnam since January after enlisting in 1967.
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Outside firm solicits City of Hope donations from Beverly Hills
A reader notes letters requesting contributions come from Daylin, Inc. of Beverly Hills, California. The poster fears such solicitations could hinder a local fundraising drive and reduce local contributions, while City of Hope officials remain alert but unconcerned.
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Elks Hope for Good Weather at 34th Helidorado
The Elks seek perfect weather to ensure the success of the 34th annual Helidorado. Members say they work hard on the celebration, a legend in the community, with details to follow in Page 2.
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Fire Opening Shots At Peace Conclave
Paris reports the United States and North Vietnam opened formal Vietnam war talks. Hanoi claims American defeat while Washington proposes initial steps to scale down fighting.
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Nevada Supreme Court justices file for election
Three Nevada Supreme Court justices including Chief Justice Gordon Thompson and justices Cameron Batter and John Mowbray announced they would file for election today. Thompson, 50, has served on the court since 1961 and has led as chief justice for four years after an appointment by Gov. Grant Sawyer.
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Weather Brief Partly Cloudy With Showers Likely
Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Today's high near 75 and low around 50. Noontime humidity at 16 percent. Sunrise at 5 35, sunset 7 59. Yesterday reached 78 with a low of 92.
Helldorado Opens At Cashman Field With $3 Million Rides
The 34th annual Elks Helldorado festival begins at Cashman Field featuring a $3 million carnival of modern rides by West Coast Shows. Main events include barbeque and fiddlers contest tomorrow, with attractions like the Tip Top, Rotor, and Sky Diver thrilling riders up to 70 feet.
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Senate Restores 45.3 Million for NERVA Engine Program
The Senate Space Committee restored 45.3 million dollars for the nuclear rocket engine program. The NERVA rocket engine is under preparation by the Atomic Energy Commission at the Nevada Test Site following Sen. Cannon's amendment.
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