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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary classified style text mentions representatives tied to a Western 24 Security Building in Portland Oregon and a Los Angeles location, with unclear details. The readable fragment suggests an office or liaison reference without concrete actions, dates, or entities.
The issue splits Las Vegas and Boulder City as a deputy U. S. marshal is injured by a gun strike in a Las Vegas club. The assailant claims self defense while friends say it was unprovoked. The Age calls for a full Justice Department inquiry to restore public trust and determine fault objectively.
The President leads a bipartisan push for a balanced budget and a $200 million reduction in government expenses. Leaders of both parties have agreed to back prompt action, following the President’s appeal, and Congress is moving to draft and pass legislation in line with his suggestions. Public sentiment has shifted toward prioritizing national interests over party quarrels, boosting confidence in swift measures.
Hundreds of names pour in for the Hotel Apache Coffee shop contest offering 25 dollars for the best name with explanation. William Brown plans a Nevada cabaret in the hotel basement and two one act plays titled The Valiant and Her First Assignment are being shown at the old Boulder High School auditorium for the Boulder Echo fundraiser.
In Los Angeles on May 10 Lee Ramage a young heavyweight from San Diego defeated veteran Yale Okun in a 10 round main event at Olympic Auditorium. Sports writers favored Okun eight rounds to two though referee Abe Roth scored for Ramage, drawing loud crowd disapproval. Both fighters weighed about 176 pounds.
Monday evening the high school orchestra and band presented an excellent concert in the old high school auditorium. Directed by Fiden Larson the program featured marches overtures waltzes and novelty numbers. A violin salon by William Haas and a clarinet duet by Fred Bartlett and Donald Moore drew strong notices as the groups, though small, showed growth and audience interest.
Geo. D. Middleton vs Betty M Middleton seeks divorce on extreme cruelty after a 1930 Lit tleton Colorado marriage. Reva Howard vs Harry Howard seeks divorce after a 1922 Marshall Missouri marriage. Edward Myers Jeffcott vs Elizabeth Jeffcott seeks divorce from a March 1929 Long Beach California marriage. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs. Probate: Estate of Lewis Samuel Blevins valued at 36.25 with Anna Robert Parks petitioning. attorney Roger Foley. Estate of Edward T Merrill valued at 2000 with Joe Lees petitioning. attorney I S Thompson.
Johnson City Tenn May 10 Stribling of Macon Ga won a 10 round decision over George Neron Greek heavyweight champion tonight. Stribling was favored in all rounds except the second as about 7900 fans saw the bout and the Georgian crowd approved the result. Sarpolis Wins San Francisco May 10 Dr Karl Sarpolis wrestling medic won two of three falls to defeat Nick Velcoff using flying scissors and Velcoff his second fall with a headlock.
The appropriation committee halted further action on pending bills until an economy program to balance the budget is enacted. Senator Bingham and Rep Conn proposed to swap income tax growth for beer tax revenue and nuisance taxes.
The letters recall Mr. Cragin and Mr. Pickens praising loyalty to the American cause and urge practical steps for economic adjustment. Attendees discuss white supporters, discriminatory hiring, and calls for unity among the Negro community, with reflections on historical instances from the Revolutionary era to World War I. The piece notes speakers including Mr. Blood and Mr. Crowe and mentions cultural renditions by Henry Wilson and a colored harmonic quartet.
Dell closes the evening program while noting visits from colored leaders. The text thanks George Simpson, field secretary. It mentions Miss Rein Games returning from Reno with Helen Miller, Jane Young, and Juanita Todd after attending the state high school business department meet.
Legal notices detailing a land entry contest in Clark County Nevada, summons in a civil action in Washoe County, and a timber of probate and trustee matters. Names include Clara M. Chisler, William Scott, and others. dates referenced span April to May 1932. The document cites Hearings, writs, and service requirements across Nevada jurisdictions.
Fraternal notices for Vegas Lodge No 52 Pr D and A M announce meetings on the Monday of each month with special communications and visiting brothers urged to attend. American Legion Auxiliary meets the first and third Wednesdays at seven thirty p m at the American Legion hall. visitors and eligible members welcome. W V F W Auxiliary meets second and fourth Tuesdays at eight p m in Economy hall. Las Vegas Lions Club meets Mondays at noon at the Hotel Apache. visiting members welcome.
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