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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1963

Page

2

Nevada rocket site contract eyed after picket removal

Workers ended pickets yesterday as a new three year agreement on construction at the Nuclear Rocket Development Station Nevada Test Site and at Tonopah would raise weekly wages, add benefits, and establish grievance procedures to promote orderly industry performance. The plan includes a format similar to the final report of the Nevada Fall and Space Site, dubbed the Nuts Club, and covers Reynolds and Catalytic Construction. The pact aims to ratify with broad union support and expand access to the agreement for other unions seeking standard terms.

Nevada Benz Staton

Desert inquiry transcript shows Wilbur Clare under cross examination

Testimony reveals Wilbur Clare as a key executive under scrutiny in a senate hearing. The desert affair, including Rancho Vegas Hotel ownership and televised sessions, prompted questions about past events and credibility. Several witnesses described tense exchanges and a sense of drama as hearings continued in Las Vegas.

$600000 DEAL CONMITMESD FROM PEGE

A garbled list names several buyers and offers from a New York manufacturer’s representative and Las Vegas figures. Names include Samuel Brechmer Ser Yor cay Dusineremen Michael Boravtem David Pearl Eugene Loren Anthony DiMagge and Karsid Springsteen. Offers range from 30 to 51 dollars for percentages, with figures cited for eight and seven percent stakes.

Samuel Brechmer David Pearl Las Vegas Karsid Springsteen

Increase in Clark County teachers use of AV materials

Audio visual materials used by Clark County School District teachers rose last year. The district reports 725 1¢ mm films requested, up from 390 previous year, with circulation at 10.5 percent versus 7.2 percent the prior year.

Clark County

Governor's Power Questioned Over Licensing and Discrimination

Lawyer Dickerson argues the governor lacks power to issue orders to state boards and revoke licenses for discriminatory practices. He says only recommendations to the legislature can address such issues. Foley notes the Gaming Commission once conditioned gambling licenses on discrimination, and the Equal Rights Commission must report findings to the legislature.

Nevada Sawyer Dickerson Atty Roger Foley Las Vegas Foley State Gaming Commission Equal Rights Commission

No Out from Dade County Jail as Extradition Fight Continues

Former army general Perez remains in Dade County Jail after eight months while Perez attorneys press an eleventh hour appeal at the Fifth Circuit. Judge Jones notes lengthy legal dispute and questions whether a stay for extradition is justified amid two and a half hours of argument.

Dade County Rusk Perez U.S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Buddhist protests in Hue over funeral at pagoda

News reports detail clashes as Buddhist leaders demand burying a priest at the Hue pagoda and oppose government burial at the Phot De Yen pagoda. Soldiers try to halt demonstrations while crowds mourn at the pagoda.

Tue Hue Perrom Hue He

Nazis Seek Court Permission for Public Nazi Rally in Redondo Beach

The American Nazi Party sought city approval for a public rally in Redondo Beach with ACLU attorney A. L. Wirin arguing for constitutional rights. Judge Giteison kept the hearing open to next Monday, as Forbes, 25, led the party’s Western division in requesting rallies on August 3 and September 28 after June and July requests were denied.

Los Angeles UPI American Nazi Party Redondo Beach American Civ Liberties Union ACLL A.L. Wirm ACLU Jucce Alfred Guteivor Nazi Party Sllage Wirtm George Lincoln Rockwell American Navi Party Wirin Giteison Ralph P Forbes Afl-Cio Execuive Council Unity House Washington United Auto Workers Walter P. Reacher A. Phlip Randolph American Bar Asser Iaors House of Delegates Chicago

West Berlin braced as crowds clash at Checkpoint Charlie

Western police halted a rally near the wall with armored units and water cannons. A second crowd gathered in the French sector pushing toward Bernauer Strasse while border guards watched from the opposite side. Major General James H. Polk and West Berlin Police Chief Erich Duensing observed the operation at Checkpoint Charlie as a mystery explosion shook the Communist side near dawn.

West Berlin Wall Bernauver Strasse James H. Polk Berlin Erich Duensing Checkpoint Charlie Point Charlie Friedrich Strasse Oberbaum Spree Koch Strasse Teltow

Ex Announcer Sued by Wife for Desertion

In New York, Evelyn Smith Faulk filed separation papers against ex announcer John Henry Faulk in State Supreme Court. She seeks $2500 monthly alimony after Faulk allegedly left her following a $178000 estate payout and a $1.5 million libel judgment against Aware Inc, Vincent Hartnett, and Johnson.

New York UPI John Henry Faulk Evelyn Smith Faulk State Supreme Court Faulk Laurence A. Johnson Syracuse Aware, Inc Vincent W. Hartnett Johnson Faulk Aware Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Broadcasting

Cassibly Valachi recounts Genovese plot to wait for alone time

Valachi testified Genovese ordered patience until Pisano was alone. On September 25, 1959, two gunmen killed Pisano and his female companion Janice Drake near LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Valachi Genovese Pisano Janice Drake la Guardia New York

State supplies half the funds for Clark County School District

Nevada provides more than half the operating funds for Clark County School District. Last year the state contributed 5 percent, the county 0 percent, the federal government 6 percent, and miscellaneous sources about 5 percent.

State of Nevada Clark County Ithe County

Police clash as demonstrators confront school site

Riotous scenes unfold as police and demonstrators clash at a school site. Bricks and rocks injure officers including Carman Leodo te and Anthony Palm tome. several protesters are arrested amid climbing power poles and an arson probe.

Carman Leodote Anthony Palmtome James McCrain

Bandits Consider Flight and Posed as Tourists in Mail Robbery

Investigators weigh a London to Paris style caper with bandits flying in and posing as British tourists after hijacking a train and stealing 120 bags of registered mail. A £728,000 reward was publicized in France and Germany as Scotland Yard’s Gerald MacArthur notes the gang hid in a cottage for about three weeks.

France Germany Gerald MacArthur Scotland Yard

Home Repair Ad Offers Sewer Rooting and Drain Cleaning

An old classified style notice advertises home repair services by Wal F Bakeman offering sewer rooting drains cleaning and cooler service with a 24 hour number 384-144-24 HR. The tone suggests a local handyman promoting prompt repairs and reasonable rates.

Fred Bakeman

Local Classifieds List Services and Rentals

Classified ads for help wanted, child care, apartments for rent, mobile homes for rent, miscellaneous items for sale, and autos for sale. Listings include employment, sitter care, refrigerator, drive shaft, and a 1936 Chevy convertible with details and contact numbers.

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