Oil From Explosion Douses Galveston Resort Beach
An offshore oil platform blast fouled Galveston Island beaches with a spill of more than 7,000 gallons, coating shoreline and nearby water. Crews used barriers and absorbents as volunteers aided cleanup while Coast Guard helicopters searched for 23 missing workers and authorities blamed industry safety gaps. The incident left three confirmed dead and delayed Memorial Day beach crowds.
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U S Signs New Pact With Franco in Madrid Talks
Secretary William Rogers met with Francisco Franco in Madrid to discuss a renewed American base presence in Spain and a possible mutual defense pledge. A 23 hour Lisbon stop followed, with officials signaling progress toward thawed ties and potential renewal of a base agreement including Torrejon Moron and Rota.
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Eleven Year Old Hurt In Bicycle Collision
An 11 year old Las Vegas boy was treated for possible skull fracture and abrasions after his bicycle collided with a moving car on Campbell Drive near Sonia Drive. Police say John T. Wixted, 11, rode into a car driven by Genge L Deene, 312 Canyon Dr. No citations were issued.
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Market records strongest 3 day upturn ever
The market posted its best three day gain with 1,605 issues on the tape. Of these, 1,118 advanced and 297 backed off, while 57 hit new lows and new highs emerged. Turnover totaled 4,947,945 shares on the American Exchange, with Detroit Steel leading gains among actives.
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Wrong Number Murder Plot Uncovered in Nevada Texas
Roy Lee Fuller 39 was arrested in a Las Vegas Strip hotel amid a plotted murder for hire involving a Fort Worth 17 year old and two Arizona targets. FBI and sheriff’s detectives found two pistols, an AR 18 rifle, a submachine gun, hundreds of rounds, stolen gear, and a device to cheat gambling.
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Teamsters Reject Contract Prompting Wednesday Strike
Five construction firms and Federated Employers of Las Vegas faced off at Union Hall in a stalemate over a new contract. Union leaders warned workforce walkouts would halt local building during peak season if no agreement is reached by Wednesday. Firms involved include WME Transit Mix, Stocks Mill and Supply, Nevada Ready Mix, Las Vegas Building Materials, and Garnstwich Rock and Sand.
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No Holiday For Negotiators In 10 Union Contracts
Ten union contracts expire at midnight with talks centering on travel pay grievance rules apprenticeship quotas and hiring hall rules. Average demand runs around 84 cents over three years while Iron Workers seek about 1.25 dollars. Downtown most unions are ready but Iron Workers Painters and Cement Finishers face expirations and potential work stoppages.
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Court Reverses Conviction Of Panther Leader
Huey Newton, 28, wins reversal on appeal as 2,500 demonstrators rally outside the Los Padres Correctional Institution. The court orders a new review within ten days and bars bail pending further appeal. Newton says he is a political prisoner and refuses to work, calling the wages slave labor.
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John Gunther Dies Noted Travel Writer and Author
Obituary notes travel writer John Gunther who died leaving a body of work including Inside Asia and Death Be Not Proud. He chronicled lesser known facets of nations and interviewed leaders such as Trotsky and Gandhi while updating Inside Europe Today and Inside Russia Today.
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Students At States Two Universitys Join Alliance
Graduate and undergraduate students from both campuses plan to issue a joint response to Hug's proposal while seeking comment from UNLV President Dr. Roman Zorn and Reno campus President Dr. Edd Miller. Regents meeting coverage and student mobilization loom as divided views surface.
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Three Vegans Lead Campaign Against War Petition Drive
The ad seeks petition support with a coupon to clip and mail to P O Box 1913. Katzman reports strong response as four to five signers per reader, with the petition distributed from a building materials store by Katzman and Mrs Bargiel and distributed further by Katy and Bargiel. About 25 people co ordinate the effort.
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Memorial Day A E Services In Las Vegas Setup
Memorial Day ceremonies include flag displays at Palm Mortuary and Palm Memory Park in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Branch 720 Fleet Reserve Association plans wreath placements on Echo Bay Lake Mead followed by a potluck supper.
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World US News Briefs Round Up Across Nations
Customs agents return to work after a 24 hour strike causing traffic jams at French border points. Emperor Haile Selassie meets Soviet leader Podgorny in Moscow with Ketema Yitru present. Bonn parties push for 130 million gold coins to fund Munich 1972 Olympics priced at 27.32 each. Upper Volta bans miniskirts above three inches. New Orleans narcotics raid disrupts festival supply chain. four arrested on LSD and marijuana charges with $50 000 haul. Oklahoma plans to rebuild Tahlonteeskeem capital at $45 000. Apollo 13 hero Swigert honored in Colorado with Memorial Day parade proclaimed by Gov. Love.
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