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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

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Las Vegas Culinary Workers Sweep Bramlet Slate Into Office

Bramlet said the vote is a mandate to continue long range union plans. Bramier reelected secretary treasurer 2 891 to 1 011 over Luther Shue, who led a challenge after nine years as union president. Ben Schmoutey won the presidency 2 875 to 878. five executive board winners endorsed by Bramier.

Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union Bramlet Luther Shue Bramier Bob Marron Marron Shue Ben Schmoutey

Cooper Nears 22 Orbit Splashdown in Smooth Vost Space Flight

Astronaut L Gordon Cooper completes his 7th orbit and heads for a 22 orbit mission total of 575000 miles. He flies over the Indian Ocean and Red China as U S space officials call the flight nearly textbook.

Gordon Cooper Space Cape Canaveral Fla UPI L. Gordon Cooper America Air Force Indian Ocean U.S Red China United States Cooper Earth

White House Guards Apprehend Intruder After Gate Breaks

Edgar Lee Claiborn, 34, unemployed, bolted through a White House gate and 20 to 25 yards inside the grounds before guards stopped him. He was taken to a Metropolitan Police wagon and admitted to a hospital for mental observation.

Washington UPI White House Edgar Lee Claiborn Claiborn Metropolitan

Haiti President denies nation heading toward communism

President Francois Duvalier told foreign newsmen at the national palace that Haiti will never be Communist and rejected claims he drafted a law declaring a Socialist Republic. He praised peace, announced plans for a second term beginning May 22, and denied aid from Communist nations.

Port AU Prince Haiti UP1 Francois Duvalier Duvalier National Palace U.S

Secrecy Shrouds Prelate Arrival in Rome

A Roman Catholic prelate arrived at Rome airport under heavy secrecy sparking speculation it could be Cardinal Mindszenty returning from asylum in Budapest. The church official deplaned onto a black car, with police keeping spectators away from the Austrian airliner.

Rome UPI Jozsef Cardinal Mindszenty U. S Budapest

Brother's Death Scene Linked to Own Action

In Oroville California a Thermalite youth grieving his brother's bus death last month took control of a pickup and drove it over an embankment. The vehicle rolled end over end for more than 100 feet, was demolished, but the driver John A. Lambrucci 19 escaped with minor injuries.

Oroville Calif John A. Lambrucci

PSC Rejects Carson-Vegas Airline Plea

The Nevada Public Service Commission denied Silver State Airlines' request to operate scheduled service between Carson City and Las Vegas with a stop at Hawthorne. Commissioner Noel Clark cited financial concerns, emphasizing scrutiny of a carrier's ability to ensure safety and safeguards for passengers.

Carson City UPI Nevada Public Service Commission Silver State Airlines Here Las Vegas Hawthorne Noel Clark

Angels Flee Fire In Boston Hotel

A smoky three alarm fire at the Hotel Somerset in Boston forced about 500 guests including the Los Angeles Angels to flee. Five people were injured, none seriously, as the blaze confined to the hotel’s third floor was controlled in about 45 minutes.

Boston UPI Los Angeles Angeles Somerset

U S British Explosive Tested Near Government Property

A non nuclear chemical explosion was conducted northwest of here yesterday the first of four tests in a U S United Kingdom series to obtain safety data The Atomic Energy Commission announced the test was not on the test site proper but on government owned property to the northwest

Here United Kingdom The Atomic Energy Commission

Even Russians Thrilled By Yank Space Flight

The world shared joy at L Gordon Cooper’s 22 orbit space flight. Kennedy called the takeoff a success and many observers voiced wishes for his safe return across diverse audiences from a Moscow colonel to a Parisian employee.

United Press International L. Gordon Cooper Cooper Moscow Kennedy

Weather Summary for Today

Clear conditions prevail with gentle winds and a high of 89 degrees. Overnight low near 57 degrees with yesterday's peak 89 and low 55. Noon relative humidity around 7 percent. Sunrise at 5 34 and sunset at 7 40.

Sir Winston Churchill Trips Leaving Commons in House Return

London reports Sir Winston Churchill appeared in the House of Commons for a second day, then stumbled while bowing to resign. Dudley Williams and an attendant supported him as he steadied with a cane and shuffled from the chamber after a two minute appearance.

London UPI Sir Winston Churchill House of Commons Winston M.P Dudley Williams Churchill Williams

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