Emmy Winners Named For TV Comedy and Drama
Lucille Ball and Don Adams won Emmys as top comedienne and comedian. Maureen Stapleton and Melvyn Douglas won best dramatic acting honors. Sinatra hosted from Hollywood Palladium and Van Dyke hosted in New York Americana Hotel as awards flowed from both coasts.
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Police Fail To Turn Up Hanley Clue
The whereabouts of labor leader Tom Hanley remained a mystery to lawmen two days after arrest warrants charged him with extortion of a downtown casino. Dist Atty George Franklin led the all points search while Hanley reportedly hid in town and left briefly with Dale Hill, AFCGE president, also charged.
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Helldorado Days finale draws 35000 to Las Vegas parade
Las Vegas Helldorado Days peaked with a two hour Boots and Beauty Parade along Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard attended by an estimated 35000. The 34th annual event, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, featured Bonzone's Department Store winning the Pioneer Trophy with an antique wagon driven by Tom Weaver and riders in pioneer attire.
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Public Favors Speed Up Of Racial Progress
Harris survey after King assassination shows 3 to 2 favor speeding up racial progress. White respondents favor acceleration 4 to 3 while Black respondents favor it about 7 to 1. The fall election could see race as the most volatile issue shaping outcomes. Public also asked how each presidential candidate would act on race progress if elected, with results compared to public opinion.
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Six Injured In Las Vegas Convention Center Crash
Six people were injured in a two car wreck as thousands left the Las Vegas Convention Center after baccalaureate services for five area high schools. Myrtle Zellis Green driving a 1958 Cadillac crossed Paradise Road when struck by a 1954 Cadillac driven Galen Barrow. Barrow and Green and four passengers were hospitalized. Barrow cited for disregard of a traffic-control officer.
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Rockefeller Signals Reagan as VP Choice
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller said it was early to name a running mate but indicated he would welcome Gov. Ronald Reagan as the Republican vice presidential candidate if he secured the GOP nomination. He said he was open minded and a ticket reflecting both viewpoints would strengthen the campaign.
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Weather Update Partly Cloudy With NW Winds
Partly cloudy skies with northwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high near 95 and low around 60. Yesterday reached 97 and 58. Noontime humidity at 16 percent. Sunrise at 5 31 and sunset at 7 43.
Striking French Workers Halt Nation Wide Services
Striking workers in France, now over two million, halted transportation across the country and occupied factories theaters and utilities. President Charles de Gaulle met with government officials as the crisis deepened and calls for change grew stronger.
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U S Stiffening Stance as Talks Continue in Paris
Paris dispatch reports the United States hardens tone in peace talks with North Vietnam over troop presence. Hanoi denies troops south of the border despite US evidence. France faces nationwide strikes disrupting transport and services, with Orly Airport and multiple factories affected.
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Motorcycle Cops Collide on Las Vegas Blvd South
Two LVPD motorcycle officers, Donald Wood and Jack Harrah, were involved in a low speed crash on Las Vegas Blvd South. Wood, braking to check a speeding car, hit Harrah from behind. Wood suffered a bruised shoulder and was treated and released, Harrah escaped injury.
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