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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1963

Page

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Mystery bomb blasts strike Baton Rouge capitol and LSU

A powerful blast cracked the Louisiana Capitol lawn near Huey Long's grave and another explosion shook LSU on campus. No injuries or LSU damage reported, but windows shattered including some high in the capitol. Authorities link the incidents to a possible single bomber amid other earlier blasts.

Baton Rouge, la UPI Louisiana Capitol Sen Huey P. Long Louisiana State University LSU Capitol Huey P Kingfish Long D. J. Doucet FBI Opelousas Cuba Baton Rouge

Clash as War Veterans Disrupt Nazi Rally in Yorkville

In Manhattan's Yorkville, enraged veterans pelt Nazis led by James H. Madole with eggs and tomatoes, breaking police lines as 5,000 onlookers watch. Jewish War Veterans leader Jack Weiser vaults the barricades to confront the platform.

Yorkville New York National Renaissance Party War Veterans Group API Manhattan James H. Madole Madole Maddle Jack Weiser Louis Mostaccio Weiser

Scale missing from Tommy Lairds club sparks consternation

In a lighthearted local note, residents react to a missing scale at the Thunderbird health club. The piece likens the loss to the bell stolen from Adano, a symbol of hope and resilience. Readers are told the scale vanished during its final testing, prompting playful concern among regulars and a tease of further details on Page A-2.

Adano John Hersey Thunderbird Health Club

Pastor Murdered and Mutilated Near Albert Lea

The Rev. Bernard Nyjordet, 42, was found slain and nearly nude in bushes five miles south of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Coroner’s inquest said he was killed within 90 minutes of last being seen, shortly after his blood-splashed car was found in town.

Albert Lea Minn UPI Bernard Nyjordet Here

Former KKK Hatchet Man Convicted

Kenneth Adams 42 was convicted of firing shotgun blasts into a church and two Negro homes. He received 180 days in jail and $100 fines on each count. Adams posted a $900 appeals bond and was briefly taken into custody with William H. Boyd Jr. after the sentencing.

Anniston Ala UPI

Test Blast Fired Here on Government Land Northwest of Nevada

A chemical non nuclear experiment was conducted today on government owned land northwest of the Nevada Test Site. It was the second of four experiments in a US UK joint program to obtain safety data announced by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense on March 29.

Nevada Test Site United Kingdom Atomic Energy Commission Department of Defense

Copter To Aid Everest As Two Climbers Face Frostbite

The United States Embassy agreed to dispatch a helicopter to rescue William Unsoeld and Barry Bishop, two frostbitten climbers in danger of losing toes after pursuing a historic double conquest of Everest. They spoke to their wives by radio to reassure them.

Katmandu Nepal UPI United States Mr. Everest William Unsoeld Corvallis, Ore Barry C. Bishop Washington, D.C Radio Today

Crisis feared in Alabama over Wallace segregation plan

The U S Justice Department moved to block Gov George Wallace from personally turning away Black students at the University of Alabama. Judge Seybourn Lynne set a June 3 hearing, just days before two Negroes were to enroll, with Wallace under mounting criticism from state leaders.

Birmingham Ala UPI U.S. Justice Department Ole Miss University of Alabama George ©. Wallace Wallace Seybourn Lynne

Emmy Awards Telecast Promises star studded TV night

Hollywood audiences prepare as Video’s duo hosts the 90 minute Emmy special with Joey Bishop Arthur Godfrey and Chet Huntley guiding from three cities. About 6 000 academy members nominated in 28 categories for the 15th annual show airing NBC TV at 7 p m PDT with Lucille Ball Shirley Booth and Mary Tyler Moore among top actresses nominated.

Hollywood UPI Tri-City National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Joey Bishop Arthur Godfrey Chet Huntley New York Washington Seg The Academy San Francisco Seattle Wash Phoenix Ariz Nbc-Tv Ernest Borgnine McHale's Navy Paul

Pope John XXIII Defies Doctors Amid Council Drive

Vatican sources say the seriously ill Pope continues work for the ecumenical council despite pleas to rest. He aims to avoid delaying the Sept open session at St Peter’s Basilica while a nine day spiritual retreat runs. Overtiring has caused two hemorrhages, doctors warn. Catholic Poles will hear his voice at noon from St Peter’s Square.

Vatican City UPI John XXIII Vatican St. Peter's Basilica Pope John St. Peter's Square Communist Poland

Cardinal Mindszenty Release Feared Near Favorable Vatican-Hungary Accord

A Vatican source says an agreement with Hungary could allow the release of Cardinal Mindszenty who has lived in asylum at the Budapest U.S. Legation for seven years. An official Hungarian mission may visit the Vatican to seal terms before a visa exit.

Vatican City UPID Vatican Hungary Jossef Cardinal U. S Budapest Emfre Hamvas Csanad George F. Kennen U.S Yugoslavia Owen P. Jones Kenman Cardinal Mindzenty Belgrade Walter R. Roberts ANSA

African Unity Charter Signed in Addis Ababa

In a dramatic ceremony in Addis Ababa heads of state from 30 African nations founded the Organization of African Unity. The charter aims to unite 200 million people for economic development and total liberation from colonial rule, creating a large neutralist continental bloc.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Organization of African Unity Africa

Weather Forecast Mostly Clear With Light Winds

Mostly clear skies with gentle morning and evening conditions. Southwesterly winds 10 to 15 mph by afternoon. high 95 and low 64. Relative humidity at noon 18 percent. sunrise 5 28, sunset 7 48.

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