Las Vegas golf boom spurs rise of big tournaments and profits
The Las Vegas golf scene has expanded to five 18 hole courses and more with a sixth planned as resorts grow. Historic tournaments from the Tournament of Champions to the Sahara Pro-Am grow staking large purses while local bankers tout clean money and green profits amid a bustling, celebrity driven landscape.
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Howard Capps
Trans-Mississippi
Dragon Lady of State Rusk Sees Viet Nam Stability
At the 59 nation Interparliamentary Union conference Mme Nhu's activities are noted as the two women dine during a recess. Dean Rusk expresses confidence in South Viet Nam's ability to mend its internal affairs.
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South Viet Nam
Interparliamentary Union
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Queen Elizabeth II's Family Births and British Royal Plans
The article notes Elizabeth II's ascent in 1952 after George VI’s death, mentions Andrew born Feb 15 1960, and references Charles, Anne, and Benenden School plans. It also covers U.S. commentator remarks on the Diem-Nhu regime and Mme Nhu's cautious stance toward Washington amid South Vietnam affairs.
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Hurricane Moves Inland as Texas Braces for Rainbound Gales
The storm's center and gales extend 100 miles north and east with five to ten inch rains expected in extreme eastern Texas and western Louisiana. Cameron Parish sheriff aids evacuation while schools close and cattle are moved to higher pasture. Civil defense units in Austin and along the coast prepare. Gov. Connally plans emergency action to activate the Texas Civil Defense Organization.
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John Connally
Texas Civil Defense Organization
Four Egyptian infiltrators killed in Gaza clash with Israeli troops
Israeli military spokesman said four Egyptian infiltrators were killed in a Gaza Strip engagement with Israeli forces inside Israel. He added a complaint was lodged with the United Nations Mixed Armistice Commission.
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UPI
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Congo Force Size Debate Inside UN Congo Watch
UN Congo advisory committee members agree to keep a military presence into next year while a dispute over troop numbers continues. Secretary General Thant cites a 6,000 minimum for effectiveness as Congo Premier Adoula seeks 3,000 troops to remain until at least June.
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Thant
General Assembly
Cyrille Adoula
Weather Elsewhere Summary
A 24 hour temperature and precipitation table ends 4am yesterday from the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco. Mary Fickett aged nine hosted produced directed and starred in a school production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
San Francisco
Mary Fickett
Birmingham Faces Federal Action After Church Bombing
After a Sunday bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, four African American girls were killed and others injured. Federal troops were urged by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and local leaders as police and guardsmen dispersed. A grand jury convened to indict interference with school integration as investigators questioned suspects and cleaned debris from the scene.
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Martin Louther King Jr
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Agwood
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Allgood
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Autry's Sahara Club Scandals Highlight Bomb Threats and Legal Woes
The Sahara nightclub built by Manny Skar faced unresolved bomb threat motives tied to crime figures. Police probed threats to Bobby Darin during a Club Gigi engagement at the motel. A January narcotics raid at the motel yielded five orchestra arrests. Skar faced a 1963 records order over missing $1 million in Cicero materials. A Sahara foreclosure suit for $5 million in mortgages was filed in March before Autry bought the motel from the receiver.
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Bobby Darin
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USO Camp Show Producer Franklin Heller Leads 1944 45
Franklin Heller executive produced all USO camp shows sent overseas during 1944 45. Heller directed What's My Line and Ive Got A Secret and guided wartime entertainment for servicemen.
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Franklin Heller
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Overseas Student Kitty Carlisle Panels on Truth
New Orleans born Kitty Carlisle, panelist on To Tell the Truth, spent her teen years as a student in France and Switzerland.
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Ferris Wheel Collapse Leaves Dozens Involved
About 60 people were aboard when a Ferris wheel collapsed during operation. One car broke loose, struck another, unbalancing the ride and causing the structure to fall onto its side. Police detained owner Enocencio Garcia Pares, his son Jesus Garcia Gutieriz, and operators Gregorio Salas Gordiez and Roberto Mendoza for questioning. The other two wheels were immediately stopped.
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Jesus Garcia Gutieriz
Gregorio Salas Gordiez
Hidalgo
Mediocan
Roberto Mendoza
Jamay
Jalisco
Convicted Smith cites Oct hearing in privileges plea
Powell seeks special privileges likening his case to Cary Chessman the late red light bandit who evaded the San Quentin gas chamber for 12 years while pursuing his own appeals.
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Powell
Cary Chessman
San Quentin Gas Chamber
Readers letter reflections and local notes from Ruthie
A rambling hometown column includes a withheld name letter on public notice issues and a request to publicize trellis solutions. It mentions a Life Magazine Hiroshima photo memory, a jeep trip by female lawmakers and reporters on Sept 24, and local fund drives. It closes with cancer awareness and charity mentions.
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