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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
2
The piece argues Las Vegas stands as a decent town, free of booze, dope, and vice. It asserts law enforcement can maintain civility, condemns criminals who exploit inaction, and calls for efficient peace officers to prevent domination by unlawful elements.
The Age questions the district attorney’s promised prosecutions and notes lapses by Sheriff Sam Gay. While he once boldly halted an Elks gambling scheme, illegal gambling thrived openly during the convention. With two alleged murderers at large and roadhouses cited outside Las Vegas, prevention seems more needed than threats of prosecution.
J E Norris, master mechanic at Union Pacific shops, received a Ball watch from 8 E A members in a shop yard ceremony. E E Cunningham of Los Angeles delivered the tribute, with Frank Cory and Olive brothers providing vocal selections.
The docket lists McLallen et al versus Bell Telephone Company continued by stipulation. Also scheduled are V Mosso versus Lee et al, Preston versus Burgess, and Kerfoot versus Kerfoot for divorce, before Judge Wm. E. Orr on Monday.
Bakersfield couple Robert Lynn Stockton and Mary Maxine Todd were married yesterday in the judge’s chamber by Judge Orr. Secretary Stimson notes warship limits as a fifty fifty proposition, claiming broad American public support for the stance.
Plans for two new buildings on the same block were disclosed by Carl Ray, president of the Boulder Lumber Co. A two story $50,000 structure and a $15,000 building are projected, joining the existing Professional Building, Age Building, and the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust building. The district is seen as a growing business center with potential future development around Fifth and Fremont. sidewalk paving to the street curb has been completed, enhancing the stucco and terra cotta facade. Windows are due Monday, and Ray will travel to Los Angeles to arrange shipment of a Duro water softener and an American radiator system for instant heat in the new building.
Twenty copies of the Uniform Building Code, adopted by the city council and in effect today, are available at $1.25 each from the city clerk. Harold Case is named temporary building inspector until a permanent appointee is chosen. Jules A. Sigrist files for divorce from Hazel Sigrist on grounds of desertion. the couple married in Santa Rosa in 1922.
United Press staffer reports E. E. Shauer of Paramount foresees major shifts as sound and talking pictures expand globally. The Plaza in London Le Paramount in Paris and other venues lead Europe. Australia South America Cuba Guatemala and Japan race to debut sound systems with theater openings in Sao Paulo Havana Mexico City and Guatemala City featuring film addresses by consuls. Wings credited as pivotal in popularizing sound cinema abroad.
The Age criticizes the sheriff for failing to keep order and decency, allowing disrepute to flourish while promising prosecutions. It argues lawfulness should protect citizens’ peace, that the sheriff holds responsibility for curbing the underworld, and that the district attorney cites Sheriff accountability.
Photographer Carl E Englebrecht obtained the only birthday pictures of John D Rockefeller inside Pocantico Hills on the mogul s 90th birthday He delivered stills and a reel to Rockefeller who later shared the images with friends Englebrecht pursued the project for years after initial permission and even fetched a birthday cake for the shoot.
Los Angeles stock and curb exchanges traded slowly after yesterday’s heavy selling triggered by a higher rediscount rate. Emsco fell 1/4, Bryan-Jackson down 1/2, Edison common off slightly on 1,500. Security First National gained 1/2 on 650. Pacific Finance common up 8 on 650. Golden State Milk rose 1/4 to 60 on 300.
F L Sauers sues A M Whiteside for 3155 dollars claimed as due salary as real estate salesman and operating expenses. Co D Breeze acts as Sauers attorney. The filing notes exhibits use a projection system in the drawing room.
Johnnie Kemple is named general superintendent of all Yellow Pine operations at Goodsprings as engineers from the Universal Engineering Co of Salt Lake City take charge of the new mill project. W W Hudson, designer, predicts a ninety day completion and full operation with high recovery targets for sulfide and carbonate ores. If milling succeeds, Jess Knight aims to buy district low grade ore within a year to enable local prospector development by reducing ore to concentrates. Nearby activity includes shipments of high grade zinc and lead ores resuming and several mines like Shenandoah Milfor Red Cloud and Anchor expanding operations.
Las Vegas escaped the core of a wind and rain storm that raged Thursday night to the south and east. Areas south of El Dorado canyon and east of the Arrowhead highway and Baker reported being in the storm path. Las Vegas endured gusty winds, rain, and nearby lightning sparked activity in surrounding districts.
NEA Service writer Rodney Dutcher notes foreign diplomats in Washington blend official duty with high society. He cites lavish embassies, top-tier hosts, and prominent dinners, including Chile’s and Britain’s ambassadors, as signs of a global push to please the U S government.
A home style menu uses cooked chicken and ham to fill buttered ramekins, topped with crumb butter and baked. Rhubarb pudding blends rhubarb with sugar lemon juice and beaten eggs, thickens on slow heat, then cools into chilled servings.
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