Nevada Test Site 132 Million Dollar Expansion Planned
Congress has cleared a 132 million dollar plus Nevada Test Site spending program for 1963, signaling expansion of the atomic space center. Sen. Alan Bible, in Las Vegas with supporters, says new space and nuclear challenges will boost employment at the southern Nevada proving ground, already the state’s largest employer. He touts unlimited natural facilities aiding breakthroughs for the cold war posture.
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US Mock Battle Staged in Berlin
US forces equipped with tanks and helicopters staged a public combat in cities mock battle yesterday to show readiness to defend West Berlin. Hundreds of West Berlin spectators watched the war game at Parks range, a mock village built to train Berlin based US troops in street fighting.
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Mystery death of Nevada woman with bright red face
Deputies questioned more than a dozen witnesses in Las Vegas as they investigated the death of a 49 year old woman found in a motel hospital room. An autopsy and chemical analyses were pending with results not expected for a day. The woman, identified as Mrs. Carios, ran a realty firm and was found amid a syringe and needle in the motel setup.
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Adair Reveals Support For Medicare Plan
Nevada Republican congressional candidate Carlton Adair announced support for a federal medical insurance program for the aged. The Medicare measure did not reach a vote in the House this year, but Adair aligns with national Democratic-leaning discussions surrounding the policy.
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Solons End Long Session Amid Salted Party Feud
Washington Congress closed its nine month second session with bitter infighting between lawmakers and President Kennedy and Republicans. The Senate and House adjourned sine die after settling home state water projects and pork barrel items. This long session pushed annual cash appropriations past 100 billion dollars for the first time in 19 years. Republicans and Democrats debated the 87th Congress's accomplishments and failures as the doors closed.
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Fire destroys trailer twice in two hours
A trailer behind a Strip motel was first burned at 2:27 PM then blackened again at 4:45 PM. No injuries reported as firefighters found the remaining structure razed after the second blaze. Cause of the initial fire unknown. investigators suspect a stray spark aided by high wind.
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Lawyer Still Hopeful For Prisoners
Miami based attorney James B. Donovan, returning to New York to campaign for the U.S. Senate, said he remains optimistic about negotiating the release of 1,113 Cuban invasion captives. He noted receiving a first message from Fidel Castro and expects further talks while in New York, with Castro reportedly firm on demands related to the prisoners.
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U S Will Help Storm Victims
Oregon Governor Hatfield urged federal recovery aid after a typhoon storm left extensive damage. President Kennedy pledged rapid assistance with Edward A. McDermott noting contact through Everest Washington offices. The disaster toll rose as 35 people died across California Oregon Washington and British Columbia plus six heart attack deaths possibly linked to the storm.
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Guard Mobilizes 159th Infantry for San Bruno Flood Duty
Gov. Edmund G Brown mobilized the first battalion of the 159th Infantry of the California National Guard to aid flood relief in San Bruno. The unit, with facilities in San Francisco, Alameda, Richmond, Daly City and other Bay Area communities, will guard evacuated homes and help evacuate residents at a school threatened by rising waters. The number of guardsmen was not immediately disclosed.
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Voting Dispute Triggers Sudden Vatican Council Recess
The Ecumenical Council recessed after one hour amid a voting procedure dispute. Cardinal Lenart and Cardinal Frings urged adjournment for special consultations as 3000 council fathers left St. Peter's Basilica. Pope John XXIII assured reporters there were no political intrigues.
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Kennedy To Visit Las Vegas For Brief Campaign Stop
President Kennedy will fly to Las Vegas next Saturday for a brief rally at McCarran Field before departing. Sens. Bible and Cannon announced the trip as part of a Democratic caravan through Nevada ahead of the November election.
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