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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
The piece argues pacifists misread arms and defense, noting Paraguay and Bolivia show wars can start without navies. It cites popular sentiment driving war, warns a weak defense invites aggression, and mocks pacifist ethics by proposing a door sign against resisting crime.
London reports the king’s condition remains without change after a restless night. The royal bulletin reiterates that the outlook remains optimistic and the recovery will be a long, steady fight in his seventh week of illness.
A morning blaze of unknown origin raged through the University of California at Los Angeles chemical laboratory. The damage is estimated at $100,000.
In Riverside the Gordon Northcott murder trial moved after Judge Morton withdrew for prejudice and Judge George Freeman was assigned. Northcott's mother Mrs. Sarah Louise Northcott from San Quentin sent a telegram confessing all crimes attributed to her son. Prosecutor Redwine vowed continued pursuit of the case.
Salt Lake City dispatch reports that Mead telegram confirms a much larger labor force for Boulder Dam construction than first thought. Initial 2000 workers will start, with 1500 more for site work, surveying, and railroad preparation. overall estimates exceed 7000 across all phases as Raymond Walter pushes multi phase development. Utah ponders early ratification of the Boulder Dam compact with Arizona and six other states, aided by the State Bar Association.
Rev. F. C. Moreno of Westside Mission spoke last Sunday in Pioche drawing full seating in the small church. An orchestra performed and a song fest highlighted the program as he was invited to hold similar services in Caliente and Ely. The piece blames funds for lack of statewide revival funding.
J Warren Woodard a local Chevrolet dealer arrived at his office without his vest. The newspaper notes his chest has expanded since the new Chevrolet Six arrived and is on display in the Woodard showroom on Fremont street. He invites all to inspect the car and promises an astounding development in automobile construction.
In a sunlit desert town, Martin Eaton, a young boy with a missing pair of feet, receives aid from Las Vegas Kiwanis Rotary and 20 30 clubs. Bert Henderson connects fundraising to buy artificial feet, enabling the boy to leave for Los Angeles hospital with hope and a smile.
The 20 30 club held its regular weekly meeting at the U P eating house yesterday. Past president Ted Rea passed the gavel to new President Berkeley Bunker as the year begins. Dr Bulette of Kiwanis gave an inspiring talk to the large gathering. Governor Young reappointed Clyde L Seavey to the California Railroad Commission for six years.
Port Huron tourist John H. Baer testified in Phoenix that he watched Glenn Hyde and his wife struggle against a powerful Grand Canyon eddy on November 17. He alerted the guide, who dismissed danger, and Baer left the scene. The report adds a separate note about Austria's president and his large family.
Officials state the Army plane Question Mark is at Rockwell Field San Diego. Fog and poor visibility delayed its mission with refueling planned for Imperial Valley. Plane 2 refueled over Metropolitan Field with 150 gallons at 7 am.
A new realty firm opens at 124 Fremont Street led by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson, western Nevada entrepreneurs who previously operated in Ely.
Glendale California January reports Frank Wycoff a 19 year old sprinting sensation fights for life after tonsillitis operation. He has not eaten since the operation and nurses inject two teaspoons of blood daily seeking to stabilize him.
Charles Mills a local barber and beauty parlor operator was held to answer to a term of the District Court by Justice of the Peace C D Breeze. He is charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated and inflicting bodily injury by crashing into Mrs George Ulloms car, injuring her 11 month old son Norman. Bonds were set at 2000 dollars and no new bonds had been arranged by noon today.
The local Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to keep the Federal Court in Carson City and oppose a second court in Reno. Business leaders warned a move would lengthen travel for southern litigants while supporting a Reno post office expansion and regional growth elsewhere.
City engineer A. P. Slocum announced paving will begin in Las Vegas by February 1 with bids opened January 24. Work starts after surveys are completed, and Mrs. C. G. Hitt former Mrs. Jurden has been in Las Vegas for days attending property interests.
Las Vegas calls for rotary well rigs and drillers as county surveyor J. T. McWilliams says there is room for ten outfits to work two years in the territory. He notes many homesteaders and land settlers are ready to prove up government lands and notes strong demand amid recent entries.
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