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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
6
Hundreds from across southern Nevada flock to the enormous sale promising phenomenal bargains for summer and fall. The event showcases new low prices on a wide range of goods as observers note the passing of eleven years’ standing and urge readers to watch the papers for features and buy now.
The piece notes wartime era groups like the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and the National League of Women Voters backing reform and peace efforts. It highlights Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin and Mrs. Charles H. Sabin, plus varied protestors and crank voices, predicting a largely noiseless 1932 convention.
Las Vegas Builders Exchange hosted Nye Wilson of the Chamber of Commerce as guest speaker. They discussed inviting Orange County California Builders Exchange members to visit, with a Hoover Dam site trip planned for the next regular meeting on June 27 and an informal June 15 session for local architects and contractors. Standing of attendance drive teams showed Team 1 nine points ahead as both squads compete for hosting honors at a dinner for the losers.
Glen Shuey was bound over to district court on a mayhem charge after a preliminary hearing. Judge Frank M. Ryan set a $5,000 bond or remand to sheriff custody. Shuey allegedly bit off Harry Bauer's ear at Sunset Inn service station. Lawyer Guy E. Baker represents him.
Police still have no clues to the gunmen who robbed the Number 10 resort on Stewart Street Saturday night. The proprietor provided descriptions of the men, who were rumored to have been seen in Las Vegas before the crime but have not been located.
H P Talbot reported his car stolen after returning from a Las Vegas trip for the Legion convention on June 10. The same piece notes attorney I S Thompson leaving for Goldfield to pursue administration with will annexed for the Samuel Bennett estate and a likely court return tonight.
Fred Frame wins the Indianapolis 500 in a Firestone tire equipped car setting a record over 104 mph for the 500 miles. All finishers used Firestone tires and the first four shaved the former speed record. Frame sends a congratulatory telegram to Harvey S. Firestone praising tire performance. The victory marks Firestone’s thirteenth straight win in the race.
Three cases before Geo W Malone of the Public Service Commission concluded in Las Vegas yesterday. The Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad sought to close Islen railroad station. no decision given. Gottwall of Boulder City sought taxi service rights. opposition from Union Pacific Stages and United Motor Transport. no decision. South Nevada Land and Development petition to raise water rates dismissed after ownership changes left no party to defend the request. Hearings move to Tonopah Wednesday. Ad for Norge budget plan included.
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