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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
3
Major James Y. Coupal, longtime physician to former President Coolidge, had his army resignation accepted by President Hoover. The Minneapolis Journal notes a curious aside about George Washington never wearing a straw hat before or after June 1.
Thrifty buyers present a selection of good used cars priced to be the market’s biggest values. Cars are tuned for maximum service and backed by a reputation for honest dealing. An opportunity to buy the model desired with most new car mileage remaining at a tremendous saving.
1925 OAKLAND COUPE priced well below the cheapest new car. Duco finish and Fisher body with Good Will reconditioning and full equipment. Comfort, dependability, beauty and economical operation at low cost. 1925 CHEVROLET TOURING top and seat covers excellent upholstery. Tires good, engine smooth. 126 MODEL FORD TOURING good pickup and performance. 1926 FORD COUPE Delco ignition Water Pump Oil Pump.
The Commercial Telegraphers Union of America submitted a wage contract demand to United Press proposing increases up to 62 percent with some 70 percent figures. Day operators get 60 dollars weekly, night operators 6 dollars, with bureaus earning 5 more and relay office workers 7.50. Double time for overtime, richer Saturday night scale, extra holidays, and separate offices are requested. United Press counters with a keep-pace proposal and clause favoring negotiation via the Labor Department. The current contract runs to June 30 with possible 30 day extension if no agreement is reached.
Douglas Ariz June 26 Roberto Elias 20, second cousin of Francisco Elias, governor of Sonora, Mexico, was killed in a gun battle with bandits near Fronteras Sonora, about 35 miles southwest of here late yesterday. One bandit was killed by his companions.
In Los Angeles Hugh Rooney, reportedly shot after marital difficulties, was revived after his breathing stopped. He remained in critical condition at a local hospital as physicians reported today.
In San Francisco June, sociologists Dr. William F. Snow and Prof. Edward L. Keys assert modern youth reject old conventions yet forge new, better ones. Snow, long Stanford veteran and former California health officer, now aids the regional social hygiene conference. Keys, Cornell professor and organization president, speaks on youth behavior at sessions aligned with a national social work conference.
The proclamation states that Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have not ratified the Colorado River Compact within six months of passage. It notes California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have ratified and waived the seven state condition, meeting six state approval, and declares the Boulder Canyon Project Act of December 21, 1928, effective on this date.
New York report says Col Lindbergh and wife launch a touring inspection of the transcontinental air mail route aboard the Curtis Falcon, with stops planned at Columbus Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Wichita Clovis Albuquerque Winslow Kingman and Los Angeles. They will join the first eastbound passengers when air-rail service begins July 8 and then travel on to Los Angeles. Columbus arrival delayed by fog after Roosevelt Field departure.
Raymond F Walter along with Walker R Young report the choice of the testing plant site for the Bureau of Reclamation Boulder Dam project will be narrowed to several locations. The plant is planned to be erected within about six weeks with Dr Elwood Mead noting the selection before his trip to Los Angeles.
SAN FRANCISCO June 25 The Retail Service Dealers association issued an ultimatum to big oil companies over surreptitious price cutting. They were given until Wednesday noon to comply or risk resumption of the price war that cut gasoline to 10 cents a gallon two months ago.
George Potter son of Dan Potter was injured about 8 p m yesterday when a 900 pound wheel from a Diesel engine he helped dismember fell on his foot in Sloan. Three bones were broken and he was rushed to Las Vegas hospital where Dr F M Ferguson reports he will be disabled about two months.
About sixty beer cases reportedly moved into a Stewarts area warehouse near Main street burned last night along with Larrys Beer Joint. Joe Haneys tent and awning shop narrowly escaped total loss due to prompt fire department action. A car inside the shop suffered heavy damage. neither building nor car was insured. A cigarette drop blamed for the blaze. Water from the extinguishing effort was directed over Tip Deals place nearby. Deals and Larry had recently been fined for possessing intoxicants.
B T Ellsworth of Utan Nursery in Salt Lake City praised Las Vegas water for its extensive artesian supply and potential for beautification. He noted the city’s suitability for trees and shrubs, contrasting desert towns’ irrigation costs, and highlighted the Nurseries’ expansion and employment across states.
In San Francisco on June 26 quarantiners boarded the army transport Meigs and ordered deportation of a goat named Bil who claimed swan ancestry and fame as the playmate of Ola Soak The officers noted the goat’s odor and Dr H A Hicks said no goat passport existed for ships from countries with hoof and mouth disease Bil protested by bleating and retreating to a can in the ship’s incinerator before deportation to Manila
Ruby Wall was granted a decree of divorce from Lewis A Wall for cruelty and failure to provide. Richard Busteed represented the complainant. Edith L Miller sought divorce from E L Miller. they wed in 1923 at Las Cruces New Mexico. suit cited failure to provide. Harmon and Salter represented Mrs Miller. J N Becker was granted a divorce yesterday in district court for extreme cruelty. married at Castle Rock Colorado in 1909.
SYDNEY June 26 UP Captain Charles E Kingsford Smith and three companions arrived at Derby Western Australia in the plane Southern Cross after a 22 hour flight from Sydney The aviators will rest at Derby to prepare for a 13 day flight to England their second attempt in three months Captain Kingsford Smith is accompanied by Captain C T P Ulm J Hi McWilliams and H A Litchfield
A new county and city road machinery headquarters will be built on the same tract as the county hospital after land leveling this week. The current site at Sixth and Linden, including its building, will be offered for sale. J. P. King, county road supervisor, leads the operations.
Harry F. Sinclair and Henry Mason Day, two famed oil men, are confined in the District of Columbia jail for contempt of court. Sinclair has spent six weeks behind bars, while Day joined him just last night, both punished for jury shadowing during the trial of Sinclair and ex-Secretary Albert B. Fall over alleged conspiracy to defraud the government.
Strongheart the famous German shepherd police dog and film star died after months of illness. Owned by Miss Jane Murfin and trained by Larry Trimble, he helped launch canine stardom in movies after serving in World War I with the German Red Cross. His famous films include The Silent Call Brown of the North and White Fang.
Santa Ana, Calif. June 25 Orange County voters approve a 16.5 million dollar bond issue for flood control and water conservation. The plan includes a dam on the Prado site of the Santa Ana River as part of the construction program.
Los Angeles June 25 UP two airplane crews at local air ports planned to take off late this afternoon or tomorrow to break the world endurance refueling record. Leo Nomis and Maurice Morrison will fly a Buhl Air Sedan to beat the 172 hour mark set by Reg Robbins and James Kelly.
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