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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

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Invasions to Come Exiles Declare War Against Red Castro

Exiles declare war on Red Castro amid a debate over a Las Vegas crime wave. The author cites four youths with homicidal tendencies and calls for urgent psychiatric help rather than prolonged legal debates. He notes prior cases where violence escalated before action could be taken and recalls a girl victim in a North Las Vegas assault.

RED D. A Carport Mr. Marshall Las Vegas Tome

Cleopatra film underperforms against cost after premiere

Twentieth Century Fox reports Cleopatra has earned 19.149 million or 45 percent of its 44 million cost after eleven months. Executive Seymour Poe says the film is now being distributed generally after earlier limited exposure. He projects a 55 million gross by mid 1966 with about 11 million net profit for the studio, which faced bankruptcy two years earlier. Poe declines to comment on Elizabeth Taylor's share.

Twentieth Century-Fox Seymour Poe Twentieth Century Fox Cleopatra 20Th Century Fox New York Darryl F. Zanuck Evelyn Davis

Warehouse Fire Destroys Big Wholesale Grocery Food Goods

A spectacular 1.5 million dollar blaze devastated a large wholesale grocery warehouse west of the Strip after a water shortage hampered firefighting. About 20 workers in the offices inside were eating lunch when a worker spotted the fire by a freezer and alerted others to evacuate.

No New Fatalities Reported From Exercise Desert Strike

NEVADA DESERT exercise Desert Strike reports no fatalities on day five of mock war between Calonia and Nezona. Four deaths occurred in first four days as 100000 troops operate across California Nevada Arizona. Calonia led air losses with 90 aircraft down. Nezona reported 73. Fire at Albert M. Lewis Wholesale Grocery Corp warehouse caused ember showers in Shadow Hills kennels. groom Chet Arden injured and hospitalized.

Nezona Desert Strife Calonia California Nevada Arizona 2Nd Armored Ft. Hood Tex Colorado River Aqueduct Rice and Coxcomb Needles Shadow Hills Kennels Chet Arden Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

Republican Casino Ties Alleged in California Campaign

Butte County Republican official Alfred Tisch cited affidavits alleging that Chico candidate Chet Merriam received about $20,000 in campaign funds from Raymond J. Smith, Harold's Club owner in Reno. Tisch says affidavits claim Merriam also drew at least $48,000 from Smith, including $1,000 monthly for two years to back conservative activities.

Tisch Merriam Smith

Thunderbird Hotel to close one Twins show again

The Thunderbird Hotel will shutter one of its two Broadway shows tomorrow, marking the second time the Twins have not played for more than two weeks. Details appear in Dave Bradley's Strip at a Glance on Page 1b.

Thunderbird Hotel Twins Dave Bradley

Giants to Tie For First Spot

The Giants games push them toward a share of first place as early season standings tighten. Analysts note key performances by veteran hitters and clutch pitching in recent clashes, signaling a tense race in the division.

NTS Strike Sparks Picketing Amid Tense Nevada Site Scene

About 150 Teamster pickets blocked entry at the Nevada Test Site as tempers rose and rocks flew. Nevada Highway Patrol and Nye County deputies patrolled, with no arrests reported. A related NLRB hearing is planned. Meanwhile the Silver Slipper Casino faces IRS lien of about 70 000 dollars unless paid by June 16 and potential sale of the property. The casino's license was revoked after agents found edged dice March 27. The Silver Slipper, valued near five million, is tied to operator reviews as sale talks continue.

Nevada Test Site Highway Patrol Nye County SUN Bob Revert Nevada Highway Patrol Donald Cassingham Las Vegas National Labor Relations Board NLRB Internal Revenue Services Reno IRS Nevada Gaming Commission Gaming Control Board

Claims Test Of Reactor Successful

AEC said it conducted a full power ground test of the Tory ILC reactor at the Nevada test site to show nuclear reactor potential for ram jet propulsion. The Tory IC program studies a heat source reactor for a missile with global range and high speed, with the test focusing only on the reactor, not the ramjet or vehicle.

Nevada Test Site Apt Atomic Energy Commission AEC Desert Proving Ground

Strike Threat at Nevada Test Site Involves Local 400

A potential strike at the Nevada Test Site risks disruption by 600 Office Employees Union Local 400 members amid a Reynolds Electric and Engineering dispute over Teamsters duties. The union reports a two day per week cut for 50 members effective yesterday while non union workers face no reduction. The grievance meeting with Reynolds yielded no settlement.

Nevada Reynolds Electric and Engineering Co Teamsters

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