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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1963
Page
1
A Las Vegas plane crash left four men alive after a terrifying ordeal. The report details a chain of neglect at a Starvation Ranch near town, with Timothy Ryan found on his kitchen floor unable to reach food or water, while animals starved nearby. Deputies recount the rescue and lingering questions about treatment and safety.
Murray Peterson, 37, principal owner of Round Up Realty Southern Nevada, was electrocuted on his 42 foot Chris Craft at Lake Mead Marina while trying to hook up an air conditioner. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in front of his wife, children, and brother Dean. Peterson helped start the family firm after running a Las Vegas cafe.
George Crockett of Alamo Airways described a Stinson crash where a hot day takeoff with a full load led to engine trouble and a near fatal landing. Pilot Hayward Shelton attempted a road landing as wings hit ground and the craft slid 100 yards, ending a total wreck with no fire.
Fourteen Russian fishing boats harassed American fishermen yesterday in and near the Shelikot Strait, which Alaska regards as part of its inland waters.
About 1,100 Kennecott Copper workers at Ruth and McGill plants walked off the job over a labor dispute. The Mine-Mill and Smelter Workers and the Electrical Workers unions are involved. A company spokesman said talks were under way and operations continued with supervisors filling in.
Henry J. Gray, a 100 year old resident, fought back yesterday when three youths attacked him. Two suspects carried pistols and, after knocking him down, sat on him and struck him, but Gray resisted briefly before the assault concluded with the robbers taking his bill.
Gov. George C. Wallace arrived in Birmingham to consult with about 20 constitutional lawyers and prepare a report to the people on his tactics to avoid desegregation. He has closed eight Alabama schools this week as part of his ongoing program.
Helmeted troops and police rounded up about 800 students at five Saigon high schools after anti-Diem demonstrations. Six hundred were girls aged 13 to 18, hauled to police HQ, while placards accused the U.S. of backing Diem. Demonstrators shouted anti American slogans and rocks hit a photographer but caused no serious injuries.
Ten semi finalists were chosen from 582 contestants at Convention Hall as the Miss America pageant narrows to five finalists. Judges will ask two questions to determine the 1964 winner, with Jeanne Swanner of North Carolina named Miss Congeniality and receiving a $1000 scholarship. Judith Short of Alabama and Rosanne Tueller of the District of Columbia won preliminary awards.
Sixteen year old Tom Doles of Wichita says he has canceled plans to enlist in the Army after a prank sent him to the Fort Riley stockade for eight days. He had planned to enlist on September 23, two days after his 17th birthday, but withdrew after the incident.
Berlin dispatch reports Communist border guards opened fire on four youths trying to cross the Iron Curtain at Wartha. The truck struck a barrier, one refugee wounded, and a woman may have been killed swimming for freedom near the Griebnitzsee Lake as guards searched the area.
A dry day with mostly clear skies and gentle winds. High near 100 degrees, low around 68, sunrise at 6 17 and sunset at 6 59. Noontime humidity around 21 percent. Yesterday reached 97 by noon and 69 at night.
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