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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
1
A British sex security scandal reverberates through high profile sports circles as officials scramble for answers. The probe touches prominent figures and casts a shadow over upcoming events, with organizers pledging transparency.
Margaret Ricardo and Vicki Barrett testified to Lord Denning regarding the Profumo affair as the opposition urged disclosure of true facts. Julie Gulliver also revealed she is pregnant by the late Dr. Stephen Ward, claiming the baby is due.
Stan Musial announced his intention to retire after the 1963 season at a Busch family home picnic. The 41 year old Cardinal icon, who batted .260 in 85 games this year with 9 homers, cited his long career and 22 seasons with St. Louis, leaving behind 117 major league and NL records.
A column discusses a proposed Doolittle Park overhaul in West Las Vegas with a fund surpassing 250000 and total investment near 1 million. It questions shifting funds from the old Jefferson Center land to immediate park features like baseball diamonds a pool and tennis courts. It also touches jelly donut sales and a remark on English train robberies before ending with a note on public expenditure.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said Russia likely agreed to the nuclear test ban treaty after the Cuban missile crisis exposed the perils of nuclear war. He urged Senate ratification, warned against treaty violations, and pledged continued U S strength and testing if needed.
Mostly sunny sky with afternoon clouds and southwest winds around 13 mph. High near 101 and a low about 73. Yesterday’s high 106 and low 78. Noontime humidity about 15 percent. Sunrise at 5 57 and sunset at 7 33.
Putnamville Indiana police hunted seven escaped prisoners after a riot at the state penal farm. About 500 inmates ran amok over the pneumonia death of Arthur Campbell, causing thousands in damage. Seven were injured as riot guns and tear gas were used and guards rushed to restore order.
Bob Goulet and Carol Goulet wed in a 10 minute civil ceremony read by Judge Arthur Markewich in a New York hotel suite. A Plaza Terrace Room reception followed. the couple’s families and industry peers attended.
A renowned defense attorney, famed for aiding Jimmy Hoffa, will defend 62-year-old Joseph Harris aka Dog Stacher as he pleads Sept. 16 to two counts of manipulating his income tax returns. U.S. Attorney Frances Whalen said Stacher received a second continuance for Washington DC attorney Edward Bennett Williams to assume defense duties. Williams, an author on legal tactics, recently helped secure a federal jury verdict dismissal.
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 picketed Reynolds Main Street offices protesting no contract with Reynolds, while pre strike pay went to site workers through the line. Negotiations moved to the Algiers Hotel with Ed Scott and John Fenton aiding mediation. no immediate settlement expected as issues narrow.
The United States, citing a treaty, orders former Venezuelan president Marco Perez Jimenez extradited. He has been jailed in Miami since December 1962 awaiting Venezuela's formal request and will face embezzlement charges back home with assurances of a fair trial and security.
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