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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1932
Page
1
Former California Governor Geo C Pardee, now 75, spoke on radio about moods past and praised U S affluence. The article recalls the 1902 Republican convention in Sacramento where Pardee edged rival factions after a late night surge led by Bob Burdette with a tale of Old Anse.
Congressman Samuel Arentz of Nevada proposes an amendment to the Boulder Canyon Project Act to allow Nevada and Arizona to tax private property within Hoover Dam reservation. The plan aims to end federal tax exemptions for property and income in the reservation area, ensuring state tax collection on non federal property.
In Las Vegas, churches and fraternal groups mark Mother's Day with sermons and services. Elks will conduct a ritual on the courthouse lawn with a musical program. if rain forces a change, activities move to Elkshall. Local pastors deliver morning sermons. Bryan Bunker and Reverend Keane plan elaborate programs. Eagles lodge holds a Mother’s Day program at 11 a.m. with Matt Kelly’s orchestra and Father O’Grady officiating.
The local Western Union office handled over three hundred fifty messages yesterday, credited to the flood of Mothers Day greetings sent over the wire. In Minneapolis Minnesota, May 7, the University of Minnesota track team defeated Northwestern 100 4 5 to 34 1 5 in a dual meet today.
An armed truce ends a dispute over a 1,004,000,000 tax bill as amendments and coalition tactics frame the Senate path. The plan, drawn by the treasury committee, aims to balance the budget with tariffs on copper coal petroleum lumber and gasoline, plus immediate expense cuts. Foreign debt payments are preserved in 1933. Visiting Sons J J Earl, a noted Overton rancher, spent yesterday in town visiting his sons Ira and Marion.
Larry Bates, a barber at the O. K. Barber shop, collapsed and died at the Rainbow club during a poker game on a recent Saturday night. Dr. F. M. Ferguson attributed death to heart failure. Las Vegas volunteers fought for over an hour with a pulmotor but could not revive him. Bates, a longtime Las Vegas resident with ties across Clark County, recently recovered from abdominal surgery and left behind a son in Los Angeles. Funeral plans to be announced.
Mrs Glen Van Eaton hosted a handkerchief shower for Miss Goldeen West with many guests including Mrs Eva Adams, Miss Freda Humphrey, the Keeler and Ronnow couples, and several others. Widespread social bridge luncheons followed by a Contract luncheon featured a cross section of local ladies and guests as seniors from the local high school spent Monday at Stone Court.
Los Angeles jury to hear Frank Newland 19 defend alleged murder attempt on Lois Wade 17 in a case echoing Drieser style. Wade testifies of love for Newland before he married Ione, recounting beating and abandonment of a well. Newland admits beating but denies intent to kill as district attorney presents damaging letters and a claimed confession.
The Las Vegas high school orchestra and band will give a free concert to the public next Monday evening at 8 in the old high school auditorium. The program includes serious and novel selections. Soloists are William Hass on violin, Fred Bartlette on clarinet, and Donald Moore on clarinet.
At Elks hall a crowd of Elks and friends enjoyed a stag party with vaudeville acts and boxing. Warren Farrell beat Earl Force in a disputed four round fight while Johnny Roth knocked out George Gray in the sixth round. Exalted Ruler Stoller plans more jinks, aiming to improve each time.
Senator Tasker L. Oddie reports that bids for the Las Vegas post office construction will be advertised within the coming week. If announced as planned, construction may begin in June, following a letter from Heath to the comptroller general outlining the project and bid timetable.
Curley Hayes pleads not guilty to criminal assault in a case alleged to have targeted a young mother near Searchlight on March 28. The spring district court session in Las Vegas opens on May 23 with Hayes’ trial followed by Joe Schultz’s trial. District Attorney Harmon may seek the death penalty, first in Clark County in 15 years.
Latest reports from American Legion employment headquarters in New York show that last week 10810 men were put on jobs and the grand total of workers employed in the drive reaches 668607. The two thirds mark toward a million jobs is attained. Nevada cities report 2232 new jobs filled, while last week no new employment was recorded in the U.S. Out of 6265 towns of 1000 population or over, 2744 have sent in employment information.
The body of President Doumer lay in the Elysee palace in solitary state after being killed by a fanatical Russian at a charity event. A wave of nationalism swept the country as the venerable leader was mourned. Mr and Mrs A G Blad left for Caliente to visit relatives for Mothers Day.
A Las Vegas shopping feature marks Hollywood Style Shoppe’s one year in business with an Anniversary Sale. Hats, frocks, lingerie, and accessories are offered at low prices from new and old stock. A new line of Swim-easy 100 wool bathing suits debuts, backless and brassiere styles in popular colors for stylish swimmers. Junior Misses fashion is showcased by Ronzone’s with long dresses and girlish patterns as graduation nears. (Continued on Page Eight)
Honolulu reports Mrs. Thalia Massie remains missing as detectives seek to subpoena her to testify against the four half-caste islanders accused of ravishing her. Governor Judd weighs a pardon petition from Massie relatives and the Navy mired by a local boycott. a retrial is at stake if she cannot be located.
Clark County Democratic Society endorses United States Senator Key Pittman as a possible presidential candidate for the Chicago convention. A state convention vote for Pittman on May 21 is anticipated with plans to instruct the delegation for his first ballot and potential vice presidential run if he falters. Delegates and alternates to the state convention are named, with credentials and rules committees selected and E S Sheppard named temporary chair.
A truck load of nearly 500 tires was received by the S P Tire and Rubber Co at 510 South Fifth Street. The shipment included many used tires, but the bulk consisted of new Dayton Thoroughbred tires in sizes for six eight and ten ply trucks.
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