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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
2
Preliminary toxicology found a lethal dose of barbiturate in Marilyn Monroe's blood with no alcohol detected. Investigators note Monroe locked her bedroom door, and her nurse alerted Dr Ralph Greenson who forced entry after finding her nude body beneath a champagne colored blanket.
A charming lady recounts the thrill of hearing her daughter Cindy sing clearly for the first time. She credits Beltone hearing loss test and Beltone hearing correction for the life changing experience, comparing it to starting anew.
Jack Hope 83 brother of comedian Bob Hope died at Massachusetts General Hospital after a lingering hepatitis illness. He entered July 18 for observation and underwent three operations. Survived by wife Lee, actor brother and sister-in-law, producer Dolores Hope, four brothers Fred Ivor James and George and his daughters Lee and Deborah. Hope traveled with Bob Hope around the world.
Representatives Clifford Davis and D Alford were aboard a large plane returning to Washington when one wing tore away and the aircraft tilted onto its side. The right wing burned as the plane halted near the runway’s south end. Alford had just lost a bid for Arkansas governor.
Nevada senators Bible and Cannon condemn a 10 percent Keno tax and vow to pressure the White House and Congress. They argue the ruling endangers Reno’s gaming and jobs, seek meetings with officials, and discuss concessions to keep Keno operating.
About a dozen foster mothers and Cheatham supporters gathered at the State Office Building protesting the dismissal of Charles Cheatham the welfare chief. Posters covered cars and windows were soaped with slogans. A hearing before the State Personnel Advisory Board is set for Oct 1.
Funeral services are set for Mattie Dunn 74 at Grace Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Cleveland Alexander officiating. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery. Dunn died Monday en route to a local hospital after born January 1 1888 in Gray Arkansas. Survived by husband Rev James Dunn Las Vegas, one brother Rev Joan Revels Kansas City Missouri, and another brother Alfred E. O'Brien Portland Oregon.
Funeral services are set for John Albert Potts 33 of 1628 North Main Street at Bunker Brothers Chapel at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Brashares will officiate. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery follows. Potts died Saturday in an apparent Lake Mead drowning after 20 years in the Las Vegas area. He owned JC Auto Sales. He was born in Shamrock Oklahoma and survived by his wife Phyllis two children Faith and John his mother Virginia Busby of Las Vegas his father Otis Potts of Oklahoma and a sister Mrs Mary McKinstry of Las Vegas.
John Russell Killpack, 59, of 1209 Norman St., will be held tomorrow at the LDS Ward Chapel, 501 South Ninth St. Burial follows at Mountain View Gardens of Memory. He died Sunday en route to a local hospital after 20 years in the Las Vegas area. He worked as a foreman for Stauffer Chemical Co. in Henderson for 15 years. Born in Rexburg, Idaho, he is survived by his mother Nettie S. Killpack of Las Vegas, one brother David Killpack of Henderson, two sisters Edna Jarvis of Nampa and Eva Thomas of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Funeral services are planned for 18 year old James H. Moore Jr. of 605 Adams Street at Bethel Baptist Church next Monday. Rev. I W Wilson will officiate with Sunset Funeral Home handling arrangements. Moore died from injuries suffered in a July 16 vehicle crash at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, survived by his mother Elizabeth Moore and his father James Moore.
Graveside services for Lynn Harry Winter 75 of 1221 South Fourth Street will be held tomorrow at Woodlawn Cemetery at 3 30 p m Palm Mortuary handling final arrangements Winter died Sunday at a local hospital He was born in Salt Lake City and worked as an auto mechanic in Las Vegas before retirement He is survived by one sister Constance Warfield Santa Monica California
The body of 81 year old John Henry Buchanan of 91 Church Street Henderson will be sent to Chicago for final rites by Palm Mortuary. He died Sunday at Rose de Lima Hospital after a two car collision at Basic and the Boulder Highway. He had lived in Henderson 11 years and is survived by his widow Mary, sons Alfred E. Buchanan Las Vegas and John Buchanan Chicago Ill three sisters three brothers 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside services for Henry Gallegos the month and a half old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Gallegos of 500 Victory Village Henderson will be held today at Woodlawn Cemetery at 9 a m The baby died Sunday en route to Rose de Lima Hospital in Henderson He is survived by his parents paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Laddino Gallegos Las Vegas and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Augustin Arioste Henderson There is also a sister Patricia.
Shamberger promotes a master agency proposal to empower negotiation of a federal loan for a second Lake Mead water line. Banks urged county leaders to press Congress to fund the project while conserving bond issues for distribution needs. Pelham reports ongoing reclamation survey to locate the line and a hilltop reservoir between Boulder City and Henderson to store water for peak and emergency use.
Greenspun criticized the State Department of Economic Development over funding and alleged exhibits while accusing Reynolds papers of backing Gov. Sawyer. He claimed Aero Jet's plant site misstates county location and warned of pre election maneuvering by Sawyer allies, urging accountability and timing concerns.
A political muddle unfolds as a publisher seeks office amid chaotic streets and traffic lights. The governor and supporters push money to influence the burgomaster, hoping for a safe primary, while rivals warn of funding cuts if the publisher wins. The scene hints at looming consequences once money dries up.
City hall issued permits totaling over 1 million dollars for construction. In the Washington Addition 64 homes valued between 9,336 and 12,860 each will be built by Arden Building Corporation. In Charleston Estates 17 more homes priced at 24,280 and 15,240 will be developed by John Bangle, contributing over 250,000 dollars.
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