Las Vegas Convention Season Attracts Big, Small Gatherings
Kiwanis International plans a convergence of about 5000 at month end. Major events include the American Legion conference Oct 7–11 with up to 30000 delegates and the American Society of Travel Agents Oct 21–27. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology meet Nov 4 for five days. Mobil Oil Dealers hold a Nov 14–15 convention. Sahara National Fast Draw Nov 17–18 with 300–400 participants. Local events include boxing matches and the Jaycee Community Fair at the Convention Center during peak season.
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Kiwanis International
American Legion
American Society of Travel Agents
Las Vegas
The
American Academy of Ophtalmology
Mobil Oil
Albright
Arts Exhibit Features Farrel Walbach Paintings in Vegas
Farrel Walbach paintings are on display at First Western Savings and Loan 418 Las Vegas Blvd South in a show sponsored by the Las Vegas Art League. The Convention Center also highlights part of the league's permanent collection and works by Lucile Spire Bruner Tricia Herd Aileen O'Neill Morris Kishner and Vivian Woods.
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Farrel Walbach
First Western Savings and Loan
Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas
Art League
Lucile Spire Bruner
Tricia Herd
Aileen O'Neill
Morris Kishner
Vivian Woods
Baring Wins Endorsement From Railroad Trainmen
Congressman Walter Baring D Nev secures the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for a sixth term. A. H. Chesser said the union is pleased to back Baring as Nevada representative while he previously lacked AFL CIO support at Las Vegas convention. The telegram notes members are being informed of the endorsement.
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Reno
UPI
Walter Baring
D-Nev
Nevada Aflcto
Brotherhood of Railroad
Baring
A. H. Chesser
Nevada
Ex-Convict Carl Flippen Held After Burglary in Las Vegas
Ex-convict Carl Flippen 36, of $500 E Charleston, jailed after he and companion Harry Mohr admitted a $1,000 safe burglary. Detectives Reed and Hubbs traced the trail from Charleston Heights Water Co to the crime scene at 2017 Alta Dr. Flippen, paroled from San Quentin July 16, had planned the break before registering with police to go straight. Police recovered $940.95 and other items. Flippen had a long burglary and theft record. M D Close, Democratic candidate for governor, urged 35,000 Clark county veterans to support a Veterans hospital and reopening of the local VA office in addition to Reno arrangements.
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Las Vegas
Dick Dunn
Carl Flippen
Charleston
Dunn
Flippen
Harry Mohr
Charleston Heights Water Co
Alta Dr
George Reed
Preston Hubbs
San Quentin
Reed
To. M.D
Mel) Close
Clark County
Reno
Court Busy With Bankruptcies In Southern Nevada
Bankruptcy activity in Southern Nevada shows 118 new cases in the first half of 1962. Referee Russell B. Taylor reported 163 pending at year start, 124 settled, and 157 active as the second half began, with only 24 unresolved over 18 months.
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Nevada
Russell B. Taylor
John R. Ross
Taylor
Gunmen Rob San Francisco Foreign Exchange Ltd
Three gunmen held up the Foreign Exchange Ltd in San Francisco and seized about $500. They forced shopkeeper Mohammad Fatemad, 36, to lie on the floor and bound his hands with a nylon stocking. Two robbers took the currency while a lookout watched the door.
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San Francisco
UPI
Foreign Exchange Ltd
Mohammad Fatemad
Thieves Steal Plans For Strip Dwellings
Sheriff Ralph Lamb said the burglary at Heers Brothers Builders on South Royal Lane looted plans and drawings for a Strip apartment project. Missing were renderings of exterior elevations plot maps for sale and floor plan outlines of the proposed buildings.
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Ralph Lamb
Heers Brothers Builders
Oan South Roval Lane
Las Vegas Sun Staff and Publication Details
Editor and publisher H M Greenspun oversees a Las Vegas daily paper with a full staff including M M Greenspun president Norman White and Barbara Greenspun secretary Also listed are Ray Germain vice president Ruth Daskin Tamara Andreeva scene editor C D James business manager Norvell Wood circulation manager and Dee Coakley classified manager Published at 906 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada Entered at the Las Vegas post office as a matter of record The paper is a United Press International member and part of several press associations and audit bureaus A pricing line lists single copy and monthly subscription rates
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Ruthe Daskin
Vor Meulain
Tamara Andreeva
C D. James
Bob Belz
Norvell Wood
Dee Coakley
Las Vegas
Afact of
Congress
National Advertising
Aven Kiapp O
Chicago
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
United Press International
Nevada State Press Association
American Newspaper Publisher's Association
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of
Where I Stand Maverick Emerges in Nevada Election
The piece portrays one maverick candidate challenging party puppeteers in Nevada. It warns opponents will deploy all tactics to defeat him while stressing his vision and stability, and asserts broad support from supporters aiming to break strings of control.
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Nevada
Kennedy says Ted to run on his own in Massachusetts
UPI reports Attorney General Robert Kennedy said he will not actively help his brother Ted Kennedy's Massachusetts Senate campaign. He stated Ted is running on his own and wants no assistance, though he may vote in the election.
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Seattle
UPI
Robert Kennedy
Ted
Senate
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Griffith Methodist Vacation Bible School Dates
The Griffith Methodist Church at 17th St and Oakey Blvd will hold a vacation Bible school from August 13 to 24 for first through sixth grade children, running daily from 9 to 11 30 a m.
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Griffith
Griffith Methodist Church
17Th St
Oakey Blvd
Lost Octagon locket with SHW initials found at Flamingo Hotel
A gold octagon shaped picture locket with initials SHW on the cover was found and returned to Jerry Gordon at the Flamingo Hotel with a reward offered. Also a Las Vegas Sun help wanted notice seeks men for service station work with box number 7932.
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Lost & Pound
Jerry Gordon
Flamingo Hotel
Help Wanted Assistant Manager and Sales Person Nevada
Help wanted for an assistant manager and sales role at a longstanding Nevada school. Includes a permanent position in educational sales with career advancement. Requires neat, personable applicants willing to take responsibility. $72.50 weekly guarantee. Interviews at 10 AM and 2 PM. Apply Suite 1 2315 Las Vegas Blvd So.
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Nevada
Las Vegas Blvd
Help Wanted and Real Estate Classified Bits
Help wanted positions for silk and wool finisher at MPN and/or women combination. Interviews 8 to 12. Also two homes for sale: a 3 bedroom 1.5 bath near Twin Lakes for 17 000 with sun porch. another 3 bedroom 1.5 bath southside for 18 000 with 750 down.
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Henderson Cleaners
Twin Lakes
Southside
Charleston
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H. M. Greenspun
M. M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Norman White
Barbara Greenspun
A. M Greenspun
Las Veg Sin. Inc
South Main Street
Lac Ve Nevada
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Allen
Dept Store, Inc
N. 3Rd
Penner
Astanetor
LAS Vegas Sun
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Jordan Realty
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SALF
Charleston Heights
Hillcrest Manor
Hacre
Paradise Valley
Dave
Desert Inn Road
Schwinn Corvette Boys
Wilson
Danube
Tostott
Wiener Schnitzel
Sauerbraten
Transylvania
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SDA
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