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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
2
A bizarre mix of a long exposure employment ad for a sales manager and a ski industry brochure praise, plus quips on Brigitte Bardot and a Palm Sunday tornado incident. The collage includes a Japanese ski firm's claims, a peculiar fortune telling claim, and a Bank of Las Vegas slogan.
Viet Cong forces renew steady battle against government troops along Highway 19 and around Duc Co Camp. Navy and Air Force sorties exceed 300 with 161 Viet Cong killed and 194 structures damaged. Government paratroopers flood the Duc Co area as armored columns push eastward amid heavy firing.
A jumble of help wanted personals and real estate ads from CL classifieds. Scattered items include sales reps seeking applicants, a girl Friday wanted, multiple house for sale notices with take over payments, and used furniture and autos for sale. Contact numbers and addresses appear for several listings.
The council debates firing City Administrator Cottrell after months of discord over city department management. Mayor Broad Bent accuses him of acting against city needs, while councilmen defend a business like approach. Cottrell has served since Jan 1, 1964 after Blyth left in December 1963.
The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators asked a Federal Court to dismiss Owens Insulation Co. suit filed in May over a contract dispute. The union says it cannot be bound by the international on local agreements and asks dismissal for lack of connection to the contract. Owens claims the international and Local 5 breached the agreement.
Las Vegas Strip executive Ruby Kolod received an additional week until Aug. 24 to answer charges that could strip his Nevada gaming license. The Gaming Control Board notes his Denver Federal Court extortion conviction makes him unsuitable. Kolod holds 13.1 percent at Desert Inn and 6.5 percent in Stardust Hotels.
Fred Slack, famed pianist and orchestra leader known for Mr Five By Five and boogie woogie hits, was found dead in his Hollywood apartment at age 55. Police said death from natural causes, noting a diabetes history. detectives informed. Mary Coyle, building manager, saw Slack through a window and called police after discovering him unconscious inside.
The El Cortez defends firing five principals in June 1964 as the second day of testimony begins at 10 a.m. The principals William Cox Lon Contellemessa David Conners Robert Jones and David Waggoner were hired by Tom Hanley's American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employees Local 54. Lawyers Albert Drey er and Robert Weintraub represent the defendants. El Cortez chief Gaughan sat with Don Dobson and lawyers Fred Richman and David Menedlsohn during day one.
Frankie Avalon stars in a new film titled Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Machine as Hollywood producers confirm project With UPI reporting the title and leading actor confirmation for the upcoming movie release plans
An explosion ripped the rear end of a soap factory west of Miami injuring five people, four seriously. The incident was reported by United Press International.
The U S Navy submarine Medregal collided with a Lebanese registry merchant ship in the South China Sea near Hainan Island on July 13. No casualties were reported and officials offered no immediate explanation for the delay in announcing the incident.
Stop Urban Renewal Entirely chairman Ralph Kramer says a major address will mark the SURE meeting at 8 p m in Charleston Heights Bowl. Keynote speaker James Passow, a longtime foe of urban renewal from Los Angeles, travels the nation for five years voicing opposition to federally sponsored programs.
No progress reported yesterday in the local cab strike as negotiators fail to meet. About 450 cabbies walked out Aug 1 after failed contract talks with major firms.
Lightning started three fires in Clark County near Mount Charleston and Angel’s Peak. Bureau of Land Management and county crews fought them last night with no on duty CCFD crews yet called. All fires traced to lightning. Angel’s Peak blaze on a steep 60 degree slope posed the biggest challenge.
A storm caused power blinkages and outages as lightning struck transformers triggering an hour long outage in Sunrise Center. Officials cited automatic breaker trips and observed outages to Paradise Valley Blue Diamond and Mercury. Police logged minor traffic accidents and fires started by lightning across Western Nevada with a large blaze north of Reno at Hallelujah Junction burning over 34 40 acres of timber.
Seymour Heller an ex policeman staying at the Tropicana Hotel was accosted by an armed robber in the rear parking lot last night. Deputies said the man after the hold up fled south from the parking lot.
A fragmented column notes social topics from furniture donations to local campaigns. It mentions a National Secretaries Association, plans for a new golf course and air show, a hotel staffer praised, a committee for Equal Rights for Men, and a county cleanup campaign. It also references local businesses and humorous open mic remarks at Cinerama.
Desmond Kelly of the Las Vegas Convention Bureau says an International Automotive Service Industry show will draw more than 20 000 people and be the largest trade show ever awarded to Las Vegas. The expansion of the Convention Center by 50 000 square feet made the booking possible. Pacific Automotive Show officials will use 250 000 square feet in Las Vegas for comparison.
Massa resigns as manager of two districts in a move that would raise his annual pay from 12 900 to 13 200 with no contract. He will stay active until August 31 to ensure a smooth transition while sanitation board seeks a replacement.
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