McGuire Testifies About Giancana Links At Grand Jury
Chicago grand jury testimony centers on Phyllis McGuire and her friendship with reputed mob boss Sam Giancana. Nevada records tie Giancana to a 1963 Cal Neva Lodge visit that affected Frank Sinatra’s gambling license, with officials noting Giancana’s presence and influence at Lake Tahoe resort.
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Partly cloudy with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph gusting to 30 mph. Today's high near 95 while the low around 70. Noontime relative humidity about 14 percent. Sunrise at 6, sunset at 7:49.
Ex-Thunderbird pilot dies in Viet Nam crash
Maj. Robert G. Bell, 34, a former Thunderbirds flyer, was killed in an accidental explosion at Bien Hoa, Viet Nam. He flew since age 15, served with the Thunderbirds Oct 1960 to Nov 1962, and held naval academy and aviation wings.
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Ward's Debut Draws Thousands at Las Vegas Store Opening
A grand opening at the Montgomery Ward store in Sun Rise Shopping Center drew thousands of Las Vegans. John B. Damron led the ribbon cutting while City Commissioner Harry Levy County Commissioner Lou LaPorta Las Vegas Sun publisher Hank Greenspun and Chamber of Commerce president Robb Johnson attended. Edward S. Donnell Ward's exec vice president said the Vegas center would be among the largest Ward's stores in the western United States and focus on retail sales volume rather than catalogue sales. The event marked one of the biggest department store openings in the city’s history.
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United States
Union Files Objections in NLRB Vegas Investigation
Investigators for the National Labor Relations Board will be in Las Vegas next week to review union activity and file objections regarding alleged unfair labor practices at a local workplace. The visit aims to gather evidence, interview workers, and assess potential violations of labor law.
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NLRB probes El Dorado election interference claims in Henderson
The NLRB will investigate alleged employer interference during a Fl Dorado Club election in Henderson Nevada with charges from the American Federation of Gaming and Casino Employers. Union officials claim funds and events affected voters, while officials note several objections to the election and call for specifics. The Las Vegas city population vote remains unresolved at 132 000 pending full council action.
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Dominican Revolt Ends in 12 Hour War Truce
Warring sides in the Dominican civil conflict agreed to a 12 hour truce on Friday to allow medical evacuation and burial of the dead. UN representative Antonio Mayobre announced the pact between junta leader Antonio Imbert Barreras and rebel Francisco Caamano Deno following Security Council pressure. Tank units shelled downtown Santo Domingo as fighting raged, with two rebels killed and four wounded in overnight clashes.
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Billion Added to Johnson Tax Cut Plan
Washington UPI reports the House Ways & Means Committee added about 1 billion dollars to President Johnson's 4 billion plan to cut excise taxes over the next three to four years. The bulk of the increase comes from eliminating the 10 percent tax on new automobiles.
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Jetliner Crashes Near Cairo Airport
A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 707 with 121 aboard crashed about 12 miles from Cairo airport while approaching for landing. Contact with the tower was maintained minutes before the crash. 115 passengers and six crew were aboard with 60 destined to deplane at Cairo. A helicopter from Almaza Military Airport was dispatched to the scene.
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Queen for a Day Snafu Ells Crown Stephanie Sertie
North Las Vegas approves a $1,000,379 improvement district for the north side, funding off site streets gutters curbs sidewalks and streetlights. Elks misnaming of Miss Rodeo Helldorado 1985 results in Stephanie Anne Sertie named queen with Lyn Anderson as co queen.
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Nerva Reactor Test Planned at Jackass Flats
United States scientists prepared to test the NXRA3 Nerva reactor at Jackass Flats with a goal of 10 to 15 minutes of operation. The April 23 firing ended early due to an overspeed signal. officials reported no equipment malfunction and noted the test would push the reactor’s intermittent spaceflight capability under Rover Project aims.
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