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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
9
Divorcees Anonymous, a local group for divorced individuals, earns praise for guiding lives and keeping members active. About a dozen marriages have occurred since January, with couples meeting at meetings or socials and likely to endure due to the group’s support and experience.
Two Nevadans were killed in battle in the Vietnam area, highlighting the state's contribution to the nation's armed forces and reinforcing the view that Nevada shares in the nation's sacrifices alongside the other states.
City Commissioner Ed Fountain acting as mayor pro tem during Mayor Grayson’s absence led the commission in investigating the Black Orchid case. After reviewing the evidence he moved to dismiss charges against owner Charles Keller, stating the city failed to prove a case for suspension or revocation of the license.
The king of swing Lionel Hampton returns to town with his revue at the Showboat. He stomps the drums and performs When the Saints Come Marching In to lift worries and entertain the audience.
Attorney Harry Claiborne campaigned early to regain influence after an unsuccessful bid to unseat Senator Cannon. Speaking before the Las Vegas Young Democrats, he criticized Clark County party factions including Lawyer Democrats and Cannon Democrats and teased the idea of competing Claiborne aligned Democrats.
The piece notes a new hotel and resort planned on the race track site as a boost to the economy. It urges local leaders to show faith and invest, praises initiative and imagination, and calls for carpenters to begin work. It also asks residents to lobby for reinstating roller skating at the Convention Center.
A playful note warns to keep Sam Boyd and Alex Shoofey apart to maintain peace. The snippet also includes a light exchange about marriage and dogs with a humorous back-and-forth.
Public Service Commission hearing set for Thursday to review the sale of Suburban Water Co to the city of North Las Vegas for 55000. About 350 Meikle Manor Trailer Estates customers form the Committee for an Improved Water System led by Harold Sams plan to attend and press for a stop gap plan and possible cooperative purchase.
James M. Fallman Jr. of 1801 Hassett Ave graduates from the University of Nevada with a B A in German and Spanish and a minor in Russian. He graduates with honors on Sept 3 in Reno and will begin a teaching assistantship at the University of California on Sept 14 to pursue a master's degree and teach freshman Spanish.
Las Vegas resident Toni Hameline funds Carmen Tulia Monroy a 9 year old in Colombia through Foster Parents Plan Inc. International HQ 352 Park Ave South New York City.
Dist Atty Harold Berliner ordered release of confessed killer Clyde Ibsen whose alleged victim Delbert Howard's body remains unfound. Ibsen faces theft charge for Howard's car and will be returned to Winnemucca, Nevada, after cooperation with California search efforts and no body found.
Willard Speed Weaver was appointed supervisor of the Nevada Parole and Probation Division. He will oversee three field offices in Reno Elko and Las Vegas, with the appointment made by George Reed. Weaver, a 1932 University of Nevada graduate, spent 22 years as a coach and teacher in Elko County before joining the parole department in 1958.
Charles F. McNeel a 1963 Rancho High School graduate was chosen as conservation aide for the Vegas Valley Soil Conservation District. He will serve until fall when he returns to California College at Costa Mesa. McNeel was selected from Neighborhood Youth Corps applicants in Las Vegas and is co sponsored by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Las Vegas Fire Chief Doug Williams was elected chairman of the State Fire Marshal’s Advisory Board at a Carson City meeting. A 25 year veteran, Williams was appointed to the new board by Gov. Grant Sawyer and will lead for an indefinite term.
Ormsby County School District and the state prison sign an agreement to offer a high school education program inside the penitentiary. The district will review courses and instructors, and inmates who complete instruction will receive a certificate equivalent to a high school education.
Robert O'Meara applied to the State Gaming Commission for permission to bankroll a 21 game for $2,500 at his Nevada Club in Mountain City Elko County. Richard Rose sought authority to establish a new slot machine route in Reno with a $20,000 investment and to distribute pinball machines that pay out money.
McCarran Field reported a July passenger total of 173 477 up 25 591 from last year 1964 figures show 147 886 for July and 1 046 730 for January through July a gain of 67 671. Western led July with 58 997 passengers followed by Trans World 33 485 Bonanza 31 753 and United 23 445.
Expansion plans by the America Lutheran Church aim to speed up establishing new mission congregations across the United States. A cash borrowing program guarantees a $2 million increase in borrowed funds for each of 1965 and 1966 to support new church starts.
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