Aurora-7 Fuel Runout Threatens Carpenter Reentry
NASA officials disclosed that Scott Carpenter’s Aurora-7 ran out of fuel as it began re entry after three orbits. Turning on two control systems at once left him in a perilous position during 3 000 degree temperatures and risk of pendulum swinging without fuel for last seconds.
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Scott Carpenter
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Project Mercury
Atlantic
Kennedy to nominate Foley for Nevada second federal judge
In a White House summit with Senators Bible and Cannon President Kennedy resolved the year long delay over Nevada s second federal judge by agreeing to send Attorney General Roger D Foley aged 45 to the Senate next week for confirmation.
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SUN
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Alan Bible
Howard Cannon
Kennedy
Nevada
Roger D. Foley
Senate
Atty
Roger Foley
Thomas
Nevada politics and judiciary moves face delay and rumors
The article notes rumor and political sparring around Gov Sawyer and a Nevada candidate while detailing Foley's 1950s path to a federal judgeship. Senators Bible and Cannon advocate Foley amid FBI and DOJ reviews and expect swift Senate confirmation after the President nominates him. Foley, former Clark County DA, would be sworn in soon with duties centered in Las Vegas.
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Bomb Forces Jetliner Crash. 45 Dead Over Iowa Valley
Federal and airline investigators pursue evidence after a Continental Airlines Boeing 707 exploded above southern Iowa Tuesday night. FBI CAB and Continental teams search for motive amid theories of murder or suicide plot involving a man and a woman. The disaster left 45 victims and raised questions about security.
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Police Seek Reno Hotel Man Missing Over A Week
Law enforcement seeks William Newman operator of the Blue Bird Hotel after his disappearance more than a week ago. Churchill County deputies found his car at Fallon with blood spots on the dashboard and rear seat. Newman, 43, was last seen leaving a local bar May 17 with an unidentified man.
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Quell Anti U S Student Riot at Tijuana Border
A 400 student mob chanting Cuba si Yankee no tried to storm the U S Consulate at Tijuana and rallied at the border crossing. Police dispersed them with gunfire and tear gas. about 40 were arrested and released. Several were injured in a 20 minute protest linked to the Baja California Student Union over Mexicali Valley water issues.
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Three Die in Fernley Area Traffic Crash Involving Las Vegas Man
A fatal collision near Fernley Nevada claimed three lives including L Sayer, 25, of Las Vegas. Marvin Deaver of California and his daughter Tambra also died. Deaver’s son Marvin Deaver Jr and Genell Deaver survived injuries as Laurie Deaver and others were hospitalized at Yerington and Reno facilities. The crash happened near the Highway 40 overpass.
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Last Day Today In County Wide Sabin VOP Drive
Southern Nevadans flock to eight centers for the third and final dose of Sabin oral polio vaccine in a Clark County Medical Association and Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce backed drive. Statewide, the drive continues to boost vaccination reach and protect public health.
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Bail Frees Mate Jailed Here For Protecting Wife
One of two men jailed on disorderly conduct charges from a brutal near fatal beating was bailed out yesterday on 150 dollars. Gordon Brehm was released until Municipal Court Monday. Robert Young, 19, remains held on 1,000 bail. The men were arrested Friday on Third and Fremont Streets after a fight involving Young who is accused of assault with a deadly weapon connected to the April beating. The young wife works at a Fremont Street business and had complained to police earlier.
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Union Bar Arson Suspect Named in North Las Vegas Case
North Las Vegas Police Chief Nick Janise identified the single suspect in the attempted arson at the 101 Club on Las Vegas Boulevard North. The National Board of Fire Underwriters is now handling the investigation. The case links to last August’s arson at Al's Liquor Store nearby, with both businesses tied to the Bartenders' Union information picket.
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Weather Summary: Partly Cloudy With Warm Day
Partly cloudy with northwesterly winds 15 to 25 mph. High near 82, low around 57. Yesterday reached 74 at the noon hour, humidity 19 percent. Sunrise at 5 26, sunset at 7 48.
Tornadoes, floods wrath Midwest with damage and outages
A near daily outbreak of spring tornadoes drenches the Midwest with rain hail and high winds. Persia Iowa reports a tornado uprooting trees and damaging structures as floods and drought shift across the region.
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Persia
Iowa
Hawkeye
Anti Red Forces Blast Berlin Refugee Wall
Anti Communist forces staged a widespread assault on the Berlin refugee wall, detonations ripping chunks from a quarter mile stretch before dawn. Police from both sides responded as East German officials warned that such actions could trigger military clashes. repairs followed swiftly. Otto Winter conveyed to Allied commandants that East Germany would take all necessary defensive steps.
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East Germany
States outdo Nevada in gambling tax revenue
Six states collect more taxes from legalized gambling than Nevada, the State Gaming Commission said. Nevada tallied 10.69 million dollars last year, while New York led with 96.64 million, followed by California 38.01 million, Florida 26.16 million, New Jersey 25.33 million, Illinois 17.48 million, and Massachusetts 14.47 million. Commission secretary Walter Wilson noted 24 states have legalized gambling, mostly on racing, while Nevada's broad gambling options differ in taxation.
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