James Roosevelt stabbed by wife in Geneva incident
James Roosevelt eldest son of Franklin D. Roosevelt underwent emergency surgery after his wife stabbed him with a Marine dagger at his Geneva villa. The 61 year old former California congressman was said to be out of danger and likely to leave hospital in days. His wife, Gladys Irene Owens, 52, was taken for observation. Roosevelt was attacked just inside the mansion doorway near Lake Geneva. The motive was unclear though the wife reportedly has recent mood problems.
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James Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
California
Gladys Irene Owens
Bel- Air Clinic
Lake Geneva
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Roosevelt
Apollo 10 Crews Final Dress Rehearsal Ready for Moon Flight
Apollo 10 astronauts completed a final dress rehearsal at Cape Kennedy and were declared in good shape and ready to go for Sunday's eight day mission around the Moon. Deputy director George H. Hage gave the final go ahead after a two and a half hour status briefing on all mission phases.
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Cape Kennedy
UPI
Moon
George H. Hage
Space Agency
U S Nuclear Sub Lost In Frisco Bay
Vallejo California US Navy divers and tugboats attempted to raise the 350 million nuclear submarine USS Guittaro after it sank in San Francisco Bay. The sub dropped 35 feet to the bottom in five minutes as water flooded a forward compartment. about 20 civilians and crew fled to safety. Navy investigators work to determine the cause and salvage options.
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Vallejo, Calif
Opinion: Las Vegas unions clash with NLRB over Hanley
The Sun critiques the National Labor Relations Board after a three member panel in Washington ordered Tom Hanley’s Las Vegas gaming union to disestablish. The piece argues the NLRB overstepped and calls for scrapping the agency. It also targets the NLRB’s alleged ties to organized crime figures.
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Las Vegas
Tom Hanley
Small Business Administration
NLRB
the Sun
Hanley
Washington
Strip Hotels Gird For Sudden Strike By Local Teamsters
The Teamsters and AFL-CIO entertainment union plan sudden picketing at Strip hotels after conferring with AGVA leadership. AGVA entertainers have lacked a contract for three years and threatened a strike since March. Teamsters Local 995, led by Dick with SUN sources noting imminent action.
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Sons of Organized Labor
Afl-Cio
Afl-Cio Entertainment Union
SUN
AGVA
Teamsters Local
Berserk Chrysler worker kills three in Ohio shooting spree
Robert Kenneth Smith, 31, a Chrysler stamping plant inspector, killed three coworkers and wounded nine before dying from a self inflicted wound after a hours long rampage. He had recently been released from a mental hospital and was under psychiatric care. Separately two men were struck and killed by a car on Sahara Avenue near Sherwood Street, with driver Nancy Taylor Clary and passenger J A Parvin at the scene.
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SUN
Nancy Taylor Clary
East Sahara Ave
J. A. Parvin
East Sahara
Robert Kenneth Smith
Chrysler Corp
Twinsburg
Smith
Youngstown, Ohio
LV Lawmen Hope Attorney Dreyer Is Still Alive
Las Vegas attorney Albert Dreyer, sought on a murder charge, is reported missing and presumed alive as investigators expand a cross state search into two states. Dreyer was linked to the arson death of Alphonse Bass, who testified against former union figure Thomas Hanley.
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Dreyer
Clark County
Las Vegas
Albert Dreyer
Gaming Union
Thomas Hanley
Alphonse Bass
Hanley
Plumbers Union
Ralph Alsup
Sunny Day With Light Winds and Warm Temperatures
Weather report notes clear skies and gentle winds. Today's high reaches 95 degrees with a low of 65. yesterday's high was 92 and low 61. Noontime humidity 12 percent. sun rises at 5 34 and sets at 7 40.
SUN Starts Series On Missile Fracas
The Las Vegas SUN launches a multi part examination of whether America should deploy a light anti-ballistic missile ABM system. Proponents quote a 6 to 7 billion dollar program that could destroy most enemy missiles before nuclear strikes reach cities. Opponents question effectiveness and favor other spending options.
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Las Vegas Sun
America
Senator Bunker Injured in Idaho Car Crash Fatal for Rose Bunker
Rose Stewart Bunker, 60, wife of state Senator Vernon E. Bunker, was killed yesterday near Caldwell Idaho when the car she drove lost control during a trip to their son's ranch. Vernon Bunker suffered minor injuries and was released after treatment. Funeral services are pending. Rose survived by four children two sisters and six brothers. Born 1908 in Alamo Nev she was a Lin coin County High School debating champion before marrying in 1926.
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Rose Stewart Bunker
Nevada
Vernon Bunker
Ca Cwell
Idaho
Lewiston
Vernon E. Bunker
Caldwell
Jesma Wilcox
Las Vegas
Mischie Leavitt
Walnut Creek
Calif
Dell, Cornell
Ronald
Willard Stewart
Dan Stewart
Alamo, Nev
Wilson Stewart
Orofino
W. T. Stewart
Mrs. Bunker
Alamo
Lincoln County High School
Panaca
Nev
Helldorado Days Youngtimers Parade Opens Helldorado Day
Downtown Las Vegas fills with children and seniors for the Helldorado Days Youngtimers Parade. The 130 entry event runs from First and Fremont to Las Vegas Boulevard and Bonanza Road. Grand Marshal K. O. Knudson leads with police escort and county sheriff youth groups.
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Bonanza Road
Southern Nevada
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Las Vegas Police
K. 0. Knudson
Clark County Sheriff’s Explorer Post 157
Los Caballeros
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