Las Vegas mayor faces scrutiny as reelection nears
Spies in city hall report the incumbent mayor spends time sifting through files to trumpet administration achievements. Critics say disclosures reveal favors to downtown casino interests and limited mention of traffic, parks, or development plans. Myron Leavitt contends he offers vision and accountability, while campaign funds favor the current mayor backed by Strip gaming interests. Continued on Page 2.
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Cooper Steams Toward Honolulu After Space Flight
Astronaut L Gordon Cooper returns from a 575000 mile orbital flight traveling at 17544 mph and now sails at 20 knots toward Honolulu for celebrations. Medical exams show no ill effects from weightlessness and he faces a planned reprise of questions and a news conference as he travels back to Cape Canaveral and then Washington for honors from the White House and Congress.
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Montreal bombings terrorize city as fuel tank damaged
Police described a bomb blast at an oil field on Montreal Island blowing a hole in a fuel oil tank holding 100000 gallons. Warnings of more explosions caused mass fear and the Post Office evacuation. Officials linked the attacks to a FLQ style terror campaign but no direct link was confirmed.
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Gordo s Family Plans Hawaii Reunion
Mrs Trudy Cooper flew to Honolulu with her two children to join astronaut L Gordon Cooper for a family reunion. The departure followed questions about his future in space and continued details appeared on page 2.
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Grand Prairie to be named L Gordon Cooper Texas
The Dallas area city will rename itself L Gordon Cooper, Texas, tomorrow from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. in honor of astronaut Gordon Cooper. Mayor C. P. Wagner issued the proclamation asking all crews of Grand Prairie to observe solemn thanks and to hold him in high esteem forever.
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Kennedy to Visit Pope During Overseas Trip
President Kennedy plans a private audience with Pope John XXIII during a European tour next month. No date is set, but Vatican sources expect the meeting at the Vatican or Castel Gandolfo, with Rome under consideration as a possible stop.
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Nation to Pay Homage To Cooper
President Kennedy will honor astronaut L Gordon Cooper with a White House ceremony a parade and congressional praise in Washington next Tuesday marking the 36th anniversary of Charles Lindberghs 1927 solo Atlantic flight Cooper will receive full military honors at the event
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French Ban US Planes Over Fare Hassle
Paris reports the French government barred flights by two major U.S. carriers from entering France until they raise trans Atlantic fares to meet IATA decree. Trans World Airlines promptly sought action from the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Sid Luft Ordered to Pay Six Months Child Support
Superior Court Commissioner Betty Jo Sheldon told Sid Luft to pay 900 dollars a month for six months for his 14yearold son by Lynn Bari. Bari says Luft has paid nothing since 1959 and Luft claims he has no income aside from a 500dollar monthly rent from Judy Garland. Luft agreed to review his finances on December 5.
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Nevada Jumper Paiute Pete Aims For Title In Reno
Paiute Pete arrives in Las Vegas after Ash Meadows training as state officials arrange travel and security for the jump. Gov. Grant Sawyer, Joy Hamann, Colin McKinlay, Ed Foster and Ruthe Deskin oversee arrangements to guard against a repeat of last year's kidnapping attempt by Californians. State Sen. James Slattery to meet Pete in Reno with Carson Slattery on site.
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Bare Threats Of New Bomb Scare in South
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr reported threats of more racial bombings in Birmingham, Alabama. Volunteers will guard Negro leaders' homes around the clock after a minister received a telephone warning he was next on the list. King said the matter was not yet turned over to authorities.
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Yank Jazzmen Nabbed in Paris Drug Roundup
Paris police said a drug ring crackdown led to 20 arrests including three American jazz musicians and a French stripper. David Newman saxophonist with Jazz Genius Ray Charles Kenny Drew bandleader and Larry Ritchie drummer were detained with heroin. Odette Buoson starlet Bendredi Attika stripper Claude Aragon also arrested.
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Weather Summary Shows Clear Skies and Hot Day
Mostly clear today with gentle winds and a high around 98 degrees. Low near 62 with noontime humidity at 11 percent and sunrise at 5 33 while sunset is at 7 42.
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