Winds of 93 MPH Slams Into Western Oregon Tragedy
On March 1, 1962, Pauline Van Dam faced $25 000 bail or $50 000 property after a robbery shooting of casino executive Al Garbian. Judge Leavitt denied bail reduction citing prior criminal history. Bondsman Bill Embry posted bail, but Van Dam fled, triggering forfeiture and FBI pursuit across the country ending with her Detroit capture on day 89.
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Clark County approves $21 million school bond
Clark County School District moves to place a record $21 million bond issue on the ballot early next year after an attorney general ruling allowed districts to issue more bonds than can be sold at once. Some board members protested chosen fiscal agents and their fees, noting the initial $5 million sale would pay Stone and Youngberg $17,500.
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Vegas NLW Annexation Fight Could Escalate
The six month clash between Las Vegas and North Las Vegas over Thunderbird Field territory shows no ceasefire as both sides remain opposed. The dispute began last spring with a proposed five mile annexation toward Tule Springs and involved the unincorporated Thunderbird area, with 80 acres claimed by both cities and potential gains or losses tied to future city limits and county actions.
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Bus Crash Kills One on Foggy US 99 in California
A Greyhound bus struck the rear of a slow truck on US 99 in fog near Saugus California killing a woman passenger about 40 identified as Mrs Virginia Covernall of Ontario and injuring 22 people with 6 in critical condition. Ambulances took victims to two nearby hospitals in Saugus and San Fernando.
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Pope urges antiwar pacts at Ecumenical Council
Pope John XXIII appeals to leaders from 85 governments and organizations to forge just and generous agreements to avert nuclear war. He spoke in the Sistine Chapel during a public audience, urging continual talks and sacrifices to preserve world peace.
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Morals Case Figure Draws 10 Year Term
Disrict Judge William Compton sentenced William Stanley York to the maximum ten years in prison after psychiatrist William O Gorman testified the 37 year old man convicted of fiendness with a minor could menace community health and morals. York was convicted by a jury on September 24 for a two year old crime with an eight.
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Bonds Seen as Only Way To Solve Water Problem
Harvey Luce and officials urged a $6 million water bond issue for the Nov 6 ballot to avert construction curtailment and possible summer 1964 rationing. Thirty percent of funds would drill wells and seventy percent expand the distribution system. A proposed master wholesaling water agency would oversee all valley water and be submitted to the 1963 legislature.
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Cuban prisoners to be released negotiations optimistic
The Cuban families committee said after a conference with New York attorney James B. Donovan it was optimistic of definite success in talks with Fidel Castro for the release of 1,113 invasion prisoners. The group met Donovan after his Havana talks and reviewed with him his discussions offering medicine and medical supplies as ransom.
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Berlin Warning to Khrushchev Ties Crisis to Berlin
The United States warned Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev he would bear full responsibility for any new Berlin crisis. Officials privately expect a fresh Soviet squeeze on West Berlin in late November or December as the Kennedy administration stresses Berlin as the top cold war risk. State Department spokesman Lincoln White said the concern was straightforward and not mysterious, noting comments by leaders including Robert McNamara and Robert F. Kennedy.
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Jack Stripper Arraigned in Kidnap Case in Local Court
A gunman who identified as Jack the Stripper during a holdup forced two women to disrobe and was arraigned before U S Commissioner A G Blad on kidnap and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle charges. Bobby Ray Watts 24 Huntington Park Calif waived further hearing and was bound over for trial in county jail on $50 000 bail.
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Congress Stalls as Cannon Blocks Adjournment Plan
The 87th Congress neared adjournment when Rep. Clarence Cannon refused a quorum, delaying business. Kennedy urged breaking the stalemate, but Cannon’s stand halted proceedings in the House, while the Senate followed. Leaders proposed dropping the supplemental appropriation and adding public works to the main bill, but the plan hinged on further accord.
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Turnabout Inmate Goes To Calif. Authorities
One of Clark County's most controversial jail inmates Vern Ray Boley aged 20, ex felon, was removed from Nevada. Capt. Willam O'Reilly drove him to Needles California where he was turned over to the California Youth Authority. U S Attorney Mehl Close may seek a lie detector test to verify Boley's conflicting statements about testifying falsely during Clayton Sampson's narcotics trial.
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Governor Declares Emergency as Pacific Storm Hits Oregon
SAN FRANCISCO UPS reports a violent Pacific storm battered western Oregon with winds up to 93 mph. At least 22 dead as gale and rain lash the coast from Northern California to Washington. Gov Mark Hatfield declared a state of emergency and ordered National Guard units to respond.
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Wind Hits Reno For Third Day
Strong winds gusting near hurricane strength battered western Nevada for a third day. Lake Tahoe west shore suffered roof and tree damage with blocked roads and several buildings affected. The Lake Tahoe Airport remained closed for three days and boats stayed ashore. Power flickered after two utility poles fell on Mt. Rose Road near Reno.
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