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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
18
Readers seek guidance on smoking risks for a daughter and on prom committee dating. Ann Landers notes cancer risk from smoking and suggests not to panic, urges distraction for worried mother, and encourages addressing dating issues and avoiding dangerous drug use.
Washington reports a Federal Power Commission study forecasting nuclear capacity rising fivefold by 1970 and reaching 400 million kilowatts by 1980. Currently one million kilowatts, production in 1980 would equal about seven percent of total power versus the present one percent.
Swiss ceremonies marked the 672nd anniversary of independence with public events in Zurich and surrounding hills. Bonfire parties closed the celebrations with a festive, communal atmosphere across the region.
In Southhampton England John Grange a steward aboard the liner Oriana was fined 140 dollars after biting off a passenger ear lobe during an argument.
George Shaner, vice chairman of the Clark County Republican Central Committee and a Nevada GOP Policy Committee member, blasts the party's archaic organizational superstructure. He urges a drastic shake-up to empower smaller counties and give larger counties a stronger voice on the Central Committee, updating by-laws and reducing factionalism.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Theodore Roethke collapsed in a private Bainbridge Island swimming pool and died about 25 minutes later. The University of Washington English professor, 55, won the 1953 Pulitzer for The Waking and is survived by his widow Beatrice.
Washington reports improving prospects for a railroad work rules settlement without Congress action. A two year plan may cut firemen jobs and form a labor management study group while Labor Secretary Wirtz presses negotiations. The ICC proposal, Meany plan, and Senate action are central to the unfolding talks.
At a Car son City town hall 75 adults supported a leash law to curb free roaming dogs. Five teens Carol Salas Eddie Salas Jim Weaver Bill Crowell and Bob Crowell argued locking up dogs is cruel and suggested shooting them if needed as a better option. The council led by Mayor James Robertson reserved final decision.
Susan Dalrymple, 11, died when wind storms collapsed a barn wall on her father's central New York farm. She was buried under baled hay as heavy rains swept the area.
UN Secretary General Thant urged quick action to avert a lapse in the Malaysia Summit conference. He sent a second cable to Indonesia, Malaya, and the Philippines suggesting a faster process to decide if Borneo territories wish to join the proposed new federation.
Hollywood reports a permanent guild management committee will be formed to ensure accurate representation of Negroes in movies and TV. Leaders from the film and television industries and officials agreed to establish the panel to carry out the fair employment policy and to liaison with the NAACP, with a second meeting planned within a month.
Prestige builder owner offers a new three bedroom two bath home with a fireplace family room and two car garage. Located at 2101 Santiago near 8th and St Louis with carpeting drapes shake roof and down payment of 5840 on a 31500 price.
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