Nugget Casino Sale Linking Continental Big NY Firm
Continental Connector Corp of New York and Golden Nugget Casino chief Buck Blaine announced a joint statement on a potential purchase. E Parry Thomas, Continental chairman and Bank of Las Vegas leader, said the two boards would meet to consider the proposal.
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Johnson backs Humphrey to carry Texas for Democrats
President Johnson endorses Hubert Humphrey at the Texas Democratic convention in Austin predicting a world order choice that could swing Texas to Humphrey, with Nixon and Wallace as the rivals. The piece notes Johnson’s past withdrawal, Humphrey’s uphill battle, and implied impact on Texas voters.
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Hughes Gains Backing for Air West Takeover Bid
A Mineral County business group assemblyman and Airline Passengers Association chief endorsed Howard Hughes prospective acquisition of Air West. Hughes offered to buy 4.3 million shares at 22 dollars each and Air West stock traded around 17 on Americar. Several directors oppose. meeting set at airline’s San Francisco headquarters to decide.
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Clark County
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Autopsy Deepens Mystery in Las Vegas Death
Richard Fred. Michael Thomas 19 son of Teamsters Union President Dick Thomas was found dead in a parked car after a week missing. Sheriff officials said no outward foul play and autopsy could not determine cause. toxicology tests planned.
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Agnew Focuses on Law and Order in Las Vegas Stop
GOP vice presidential candidate Spiro T. Agnew urged law and order and attacked Hubert Humphrey during a Las Vegas visit. He pressed for ending the Vietnam War honorably and praised Nixon-Agnew administration goals. Agnew met with Gov. Laxalt and Lt. Gov. Fike before delivering his speech at the Sahara Space Center.
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Weather Update and Day Length Facts
Clear gentle winds from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Today's high reaches 95 with a low of 65. Yesterday's high was 95 and low 58. Noontime humidity around 14 percent. Sunrise at 6 26 a.m. and sunset at 6 42 p.m.
Franchot Tone Dies at 62 in New York Home
Veteran actor Franchot Tone, known for elegant screen roles and a turbulent private life, died at his East Side home at age 62. He had been ill for some time, with cause of death not disclosed. Tone's career spanned theater radio film and television from Cornell to Broadway and Hollywood productions.
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