13 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1964
Page
1
In a four part series the Sun reports on efforts by conservationists to protect Southern Nevada’s Spring Mountains area including Mt. Charleston Red Rock Canyon and Sandstone Bluffs from bureaucratic and vandalism threats amid rapid population growth and budget pressures.
A Senate interior appropriations subcommittee report shows Sen. Alan Bible salvaged half of an $80,000 appropriation to address endangering agencies and private groups in Red Rock Canyon and the 10,000 acre Red Rock Canyon complex including Mt. Charleston, amid policy disagreements over management.
The House appropriations sub committee axed a $1 million service wide BLM request and the agency did not appeal. With $40,000 restored, BLM can withdraw the land from private development and add some picnic facilities, but cannot halt looting of rare plants and archaeological finds and will face limited protection for the canyon.
The 36th Academy Awards complex opens with Jack Lemmon hosting and stars like Stewart, Sinatra, Hayworth, Davis, Peck, and Robinson on hand. Nominees include Shirley MacLaine, Leslie Caron, Natalie Wood, Poitier, and Darin as millions watch on ABC 7 pm PST. Rex Harrison leads strong Oscar odds for best actor in Cleopatra alongside Newman Poitier.
Clark County judges urged suspension of Spring Mountain Youth Camp Director Perry Dell amid an ongoing probe of camp operations. The recommendation came after a meeting with Judge David Zenoff Judge William Compton County officials and prosecutors. Temporary director Ted Lanza of the Probation Department was named in the proposal.
A private reflection notes U.S. Marine friends and relatives who mourn Gen. Douglas MacArthur in silence, recalling their Pacific service and the general’s impact without public display.
A brief note praises the Rhythmettc Revue and hints at community reaction to a performer known as Number One Son, stirring discussion among readers about the show’s lineup and suburban reception.
Two 10 year old boys who lit railroad flares near flammable material triggered a blaze in the rear of the abandoned SUN building on South Main Street. The structure, gutted by a prior November fire, housed paper storage and a temporary circulation department. Firemen found flames consuming the area near newspapers, aided by oil based printer ink. Explosions were reported as drums of ink contributed to the blaze. The youths were turned over to juvenile authorities.
The North Las Vegas City Council will open bids for phase two of the $8.5 million general improvement plan approved in 1963. The package includes a civic center library auditorium and utilities water sewage parks and fire and police facilities. City Manager Clay Lynch notes phase one completed with bond savings and accelerated financing to meet growing utility connections.
A spring avalanche at Oberalp Pass killed Werner a 28 year old American and Miss Henne berger 23 as a series of slides traps four skiers. Other skiers from Germany Austria Switzerland and Belgium escaped and authorities hunted missing climbers and recovered bodies.
Henry Cabot Lodge leads the Oregon Republican primary with a decisive, near half of total votes as the field backs him over Nixon and others. Voters express strong criticism of U S policy in Saigon and readiness to hold Nixon and Goldwater accountable while campaigning on May 15.
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