Thunderbirds jet collision claims two pilots
A mid air crash over Indian Springs yesterday killed two Thunderbirds pilots. An F 100 two seater collided with a solo F 100 and plunged to desert ground. One body was left within the wreckage disintegrated. Crater marks dug up to ten feet deep. DEFIES WIND Archer Souchak stroke behind 68 gives Floyd Saharas lead.
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Golf Pro Am Stir Sparks Wind and Wager Sagas
A donor narrator recalls Sahara Pro Am where Jack Nicklaus offers a clash of wills and wind in a bid to win $20,000. The tale notes a dramatic water shot and Nicklaus’s determination as fans cheer a standout afternoon round at Lake Mead.
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Vegas mayor calls showdown meeting at bus sideline
Ray Floyd returns to pro golf after a two month leave leading a strong Sahara Invitational field. Souchak and Archer tied for top 69 with Casper at 73 as Nicklaus and Palmer carded steady par rounds in the 190000 dollar event. The field of 131 saw Floyd tied for 36th in round one with several veterans and rising contenders in Las Vegas.
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No to contract changes as Vegas Transit talks fail
Teamsters Local 881 rejected the latest Vegas Transit deal 48 to 8 prompting Las Vegas Mayor Oran Grayson to demand resumed meetings at City Hall Friday 9 a.m. Officials offered no immediate comment. The article also reports a Thunderbirds crash aftermath with Maj. Lieben and Capt. Morgan confirmed dead and Capt. Reckwel uninjured.
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Johnson Proposes Expanded Social Security Aid for Elderly
President Johnson urged a 2.2 billion plan to boost Social Security benefits for 22 million Americans with a minimum 19 percent increase and up to 14 to 15 percent for lower income beneficiaries. He spoke to about 36,000 outside Social Security HQ in Baltimore and said the plan would largely be financed by current Social Security rates. The proposal will go to Congress early next year.
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Marines Press Five Hour Battle Near No Man’s Land
American Marines clash with Communist troops for five hours in jungles south of the DMZ. U S planes hit enemy targets inside and above No Man’s Land as 19 Communists are reported killed. Air strikes hit a fuel dump and a major SAM site near the DMZ with light Leatherneck casualties.
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Judge Sundean Reprimands District Attorney Over Delay Ruling
Judge Sundean publicly defends a court decision to continue a grand jury petition hearing. District Attorney Ted Marshall criticized the delay, implied political motives, while the judges stated the continuation was agreed unanimously and on the record. The case returns for Nov 15.
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Variable Cloudiness and Mild Temperatures Today
Variable cloudiness with moderate winds 15 to 26 mph. Today’s high near 75 and low around 55. Sunrise at 5 04. sunset at 5 95. Yesterday’s high 35 and low not specified. Relative humidity 19 percent.
Fate of Las Vegas water fund in President Johnson’s hands
The Las Vegas Lake Mead water project gained $1 million in early funding as the Public Works bill moved through Senate and House committees. Congress approved the measure despite earlier omission, but Sen. Cannon warned of possible White House budget cuts or impoundment amid fiscal concerns and defense spending worries.
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