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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1963

Page

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Terror Threat Looms Over NATO Delegates in Montreal

The FLQ warned of bomb blasts targeting the Ottawa Hotel where NATO delegates and U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk would stay, prompting extra security by RCMP and NATO guards as 12 homemade bombs were found in Westmount mailboxes, one injuring a demolition expert.

Montreal UPI FLQ Ottawa NATO U. S Dean Rusk Royal Canadian Mounted Police Westmount Walter Leja

Navy Revises Thresher Debris Search Plans

Navy reports debris seen 220 miles east of Cape Cod from Atlantis II cameras in 1500 feet of water. Side looking sonar and other probes support the possibility the debris is the missing submarine Thresher with 129 aboard. A Navy court of inquiry in Portsmouth NH continues hearings as underwater devices are to be used.

Cape Cod Thresher Atlantis Navy Portsmouth N.H

Debate on Growth and Annexation in City Election

A reader voices concern about the incumbent mayor s record on growth and annexation efforts. He cites past campaigns, appointments, and alleged financing from a gaming hotel, suggesting the need for a metropolitan district and broader county growth strategies. He hints at a continuation of advocacy if Myron Leavitt becomes mayor.

Bus Plunge Into Canal Kills About 20 Migrant Workers

A bus carrying roughly 20 migrant farm laborers plunged into a canal off State Road 80 near Pahokee Florida. Divers rushed to the scene as authorities reported the bus was underwater and the death toll remained unconfirmed.

Pahokee Fla UPI Highway Patrol Lake Okeechobee West Palm Beach Miami

Two More Die In County Traffic Accidents

Two more fatalities were added to the Clark County toll from Saturday morning crashes. Toy G. Lorenzo, 33, and William J. Scott, 35, died in separate incidents on the Strip and at an intersection. Lorenzo, crossing near the Thunderbird Hotel, was struck by John E. Gillin, 41, of Chappoque, N.Y., the General Electric representative on his second Las Vegas trip. Scott died when his motorcycle hit Cleveland Dunlap, 25, at Lawry and La Salle avenues. A third death was listed after a coroner’s report from Merced, California showed Lillian Peterson, 55, died May 8 from injuries sustained in a April 5 crash here. Investigation continues.

Toy G. Lorenzo E. Garces William J. Scott Constitution St Henderson Clark County Ledger Merced Calif Lillian Peterson Lorenzo Thunderbird John E. Gillin Chappoque N.Y Gillin General Electric Las Vegas Highway Patrol Scott Cleveland Dunlap Blankenship Lawry and la Salle

Cooper bids farewell to rescuers aboard USS Kearsarge

Astronaut L Gordon Cooper ends a two day recovery in Honolulu after more than 22 earth orbits. He thanks the seven Navy frogmen who retrieved his capsule and spends final hours aboard the carrier with debriefing. His wife Trudy and daughters Camala and Janita accompany him.

Uss Kearsarge UPS L. Gordon Cooper Pacific Earth Honolulu Cooper Trudy Coop University of Hawaii Air Force Navy

Wallace seeks Supreme Court to strike federal troops law

Alabama Governor George C. Wallace asked the U S Supreme Court to declare Kennedy era troop deployment in Alabama unconstitutional and to void the 14th Amendment civil rights provisions. He pressed the high court as President Kennedy urged Americans to reject prejudice and violence during a Nashville stop.

Muscle Shoals Ala UPI Kennedy South Nashville Alabama George C. Wallace Washington U.S. Supreme Court High Court Wallace Tennessee

Good Samaritan Robbed and Menaced in Home Invasion

Walter Snyder of 350 North 11th Street told Las Vegas police that two men he had befriended robbed him at his apartment early Saturday. They beat him after entering to rest and one brandished a butcher knife threatening to kill him until he disclosed the whereabouts of money. He escaped to neighbors and summoned police. $8 reported stolen.

Walter Snyder N. 11Th St Las Vegas Fremont Street Snyder

Weather Summary: Mostly Clear with Gentle Winds

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies with gentle winds. High temperatures reach 95 degrees, dipping to 63 at night. Yesterday's high was 99 and low 62. Noontime humidity at 7 percent. Sunrise at 5 32 and sunset at 7 43.

Armed bandit robs gas station attendant at gunpoint

Early morning robbery at Chief Station Ninth and Stewart. Attendant Farley Carter says a lone gunman ordered him to the back room then into the front and emptied the cash register of 60 dollars. Carter also handed over 43 dollars from his billfold before the robber fled on foot. Police pursue leads with a sketchy description.

Ninth and Stewart Farley Carter Carter

Max Shulman Actress Wife Dies of Natural Causes

The death of Carol Shulman 41 wife of author humorist Max Shulman was attributed to natural causes by a medical examiner. An autopsy followed discovery of her body sprawled on a bed in the Westport Connecticut home Friday morning. Leona Peeples a maid found the body and notified Shulman in New York City.

Westport, Conn UPI Carol Shulman Max Shulman

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