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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1963

Page

3

Weather Delays Utah-Nevada Plane Search

The Civil Air Patrol suspended a two-state air search for a Piper Tri-Pacer missing with two aboard due to bad weather. Pilot Harry Ross of Seal Beach and passenger W. C. Halsey from Hyde Park were last heard from near Milford Utah on a flight from Ogden to Meadowlark Airport Long Beach.

Los Angeles UPS Civil Air Patrol CAP Ogden Utah Meadowlark Long Beach Calif Harry Ross Seal Beach Calif

Las Vegas Electrical Contractors Attend Colorado Convention

Three officers from the Las Vegas local chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association will travel to a four day state conference in Colorado Springs starting April 16. G. F. Mason as governor R. J. Reitz Jr. and Al D. Viller as chapter manager will represent the group. The program centers on the convention theme Progress Profit or Bust.

Las Vegas National Electrical Contractor's Association Colorado Springs Colo G. F. Mason R. J. Reitz Jr al D. Viller Viller

Open Bids for Airstrip at Camp Desert Rock

Six bids were opened for the Camp Desert Rock airstrip project near the Nevada Test Site. The three lowest bids are J. T. Smith Co. 187260 Bay Sierra Construction 226031 and Las Vegas Paving 248000 with work including grading, asphalt surfacing 5000 by 100 feet and related facilities.

Atomic Energy Commission Camp Desert Rock Nevada Test Site Nevada Operations J. T. Smith Co San Fernando Calif Bay Sierra Construction & Equipment Co Long Beach Las Vegas Paving Company

Release of Lads After Scooter Mishap at Nellis

Two boys, Arthur Hart Jr. 14 and John Hart 11, were released from Nellis Air Force Base Hospital with minor injuries after a motor scooter was struck from behind. The driver, William A. Gardner, a Nellis airman in the 4529 OMS Squadron, was not cited. The boys are sons of retired Army sergeant Arthur Hart Sr. of 4410 Las Vegas Blvd North.

Nellis Air Force Base Hospital Arthur Hart Jr John Las Vegas Blvd Arthur Hart William A. Gardner Gardner Nellis 4529 OMS

Senators OK Verdi Postmaster

The Senate confirmed Maxine A. Anderson as postmaster of Verdi, appointed by President Kennedy.

Washington UPI Senate Maxine A. Anderson Verdi Kennedy

Award Contract for Drilling Hole at Site

Camay Drilling Company of Los Angeles California won a contract to drill an exploratory nine inch hole at Pahute Mesa near the Nevada Test Site north west corner. The bid of 47820175 was the lowest of seven bids opened on March 25 and $100000 less than the favorable bid at a previous opening. Earlier bids were rejected to modify plans and specifications. The hole will reach 6000 to 8000 feet depth under U S Geological Survey standards.

Camay Drilling Company of Los Angeles Calif Pahute Mesa Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Test Site Camay U.S. Geological Survey

Heating and Cooking Equipment Lead Farm Fire Causes

Heating and cooking equipment tops a list of farm fire causes as investigators note frequent, preventable blazes. Authorities cite improper wiring and unattended stoves, urging farmers to install safeguards and practice fire drills to protect barns and households.

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