Homesteaders Protest BLM Land Decision in Clark County
irate residents gathered at City Hall to condemn a Bureau of Land Management action that ousted 850 small tract claimants in Clark County. Assistant Secretary John Carver said the BLM will review rejected applications and issue a supplemental decision on May 10, allowing applicants to maintain status or choose alternate sites amid claims the land was previously covered by mineral rights.
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Mining Claims Validity Review Fosters Bid Withdrawals
Carver notes recording will continue until claims are validated. Bible says bidders may withdraw and seek alternate BLM tracts. He hopes the BLM promptly determines the validity of existing mineral claims. Howard Greene, leader of affected claimants, says the meeting outlined objectives and progress toward them.
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Carpenter in perfect condition after three orbit Mercury flight
Project Mercury medical experts said Astronaut Scott Carpenter emerged from his three orbit Earth mission in perfect condition. They found no signs of injury or fatigue, reporting a normal physical exam after Carpenter’s 4 hour 56 minute flight from Cape Canaveral.
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Bahamas
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Espionage Tactics Mark Pacific Nuclear Test Era
Report notes a large scale Soviet intelligence operation near a limited danger zone as the US proceeds with atmospheric tests. A low yield device near Christmas Island was detonated mid day, with Defese and Atomic Energy Commission officials stating Russia could monitor weapon design and timing from their outside the restricted area.
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Pacific
U S Tests Death Threat Target Goes In Seclusion
Minutes from the grand jury re transcripts reveal new details in the Earl C. Kaylor murder case. North Las Vegas Police Chief Nick Janise says death time now fixed between 8 and 10 am and the body was found with five bullet holes.
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Carbo Requests Alcatraz Transfer for Cleaner Life
Convicted extortionist Frankie Carbo, 57, a longtime underworld boxing figure, was sent to Alcatraz Penitentiary yesterday at his own request. He faced a federal conviction for attempting to obtain part of former welterweight champion Don Jordan's contract by threatening boxers’ manager Don Nesseth and promoter Jackie Leonard.
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Alcatraz
Carbo
Los Angeles
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Don Nesseth
Jackie Leonard
Mrs Rene Carpenter Seen On TV Sparks School Memory
On Thursday evening Mrs Rene Carpenter wife of astronaut Scott Carpenter appeared on television prompting Mrs Reuben Anderson to recall knowing Rene from school. The sight stirred local pride as residents recognized the familiar name and family connection to the space program.
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Astronaut Scott Carpenter
Ex-Cop's Vendetta Eyed in Refugee Exodus Halt
The Far East American Weekly linked a surge of about 55 000 Chinese refugees this month to John Tsang a former senior Hong Kong police official deported to China last December. The weekly claims Tsang used his former police post to speed exit visas and supervised border departures. Hong Kong police offered no comment.
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UPI
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Refugees Cross Hong Kong Border as China Tightens Control
Witnesses report slightly over 1,000 refugees crossed into Hong Kong before dawn while China tightened border controls. Hong Kong depots moved about 2,000 illegal migrants by train and bus. Shumechun in China housed returning and crossing refugees.
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Boulder High Yearbook Found in Twin Lakes Home
Mrs Anderson searched her residence at 3101 Arrow Place Twin Lakes and located the Boulder High School yearbook from an earlier year providing a glimpse into school life and memories.
MASS TURNOUT SEEN Polio Program In LV Today
Members of the Clark County Medical Association and the Las Vegas Jaycees munized during the two day project. Three special telephones have been installed at J C Fremont Junior High School for use during the Victory Over Polio program. Persons desiring further information on VOP may dial RE 5 5323, RE 5 5328 or RE 54497 be
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Clark County Medical Association
The
Las Vegas
J.C. Frmont Junior High
Robbery Sentence for Chief’s Son in Las Vegas Case
The son of a former Las Vegas Police Chief, killed on duty in 1983, was sentenced by District Judge John Mowbray to one to 14 years in prison for a service station robbery. The defense plea of lack of prior serious trouble was disregarded.
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John Mowbray
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