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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
2
Police hunted a gang after a high profile raid that netted 728000 dollars in cash. Reports placed suspects near an abandoned WWII airstrip 144 miles from a farmhouse with a light plane seen by a citizen. Nice harbor patrols called British suspects scarce to find.
The article notes Jacqueline Kennedy will miss the honor ceremonies for Afghanistan's king and queen at the White House on September 5 and will cancel attendance at events tied to Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia's October visit, with only a few formal dinners remaining beyond reach.
Testimony details Moe Dalitz and associates linked to Cleveland mob violence in the 1920s and 30s. Polizzi recalls a hunting trip to Nogales Mexico in 1936 or 1937. Director Sutton identifies Frank Milano living in Mexico with a coffee plantation and ties to smuggling and deported individuals.
The Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation oversee a merger involving First Western. Established in 1952 as Southern Nevada’s first savings and loan, it held about 157 million dollars in assets on June 30. First Western Financial Corp owns all of its permanent capital and the stake in First Title Insurance Co. of Las Vegas. The home office is 118 Las Vegas Boulevard South with offices in Henderson and North, plus Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway. Albert G. Neumeyer leads as president supported by Edward Hellmer and other senior officers.
Mickey Cohen rose as a flamboyant gangland figure involved in shootings and brawls across Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He boasted about expensive suits, lavish gifts to entertainers, and a turbulent life including an assault charge, tax evasion prison time, and a bond-for-buddy episode culminating in a 1959 grand jury clearance. His fame rested on wealth showmanship and a storied, perilous career.
A model identified as Miss Bennett recalls walking Broadway and discovering a large portrait of Cleopatra with Liz Taylor's face. She says the artist, who won an advertising award, used her image for the poster and paid only $35. She questions why Taylor was not used.
Officials say the new plumbers agreement and Catalytic Construction cover conditions sought by the government as the test site shifts from weapons testing to an outdoor laboratory for atomic fueled engines. High emergency wages are no longer applicable in this role.
Police report two teens linked to a string of burglaries in a coastal city. They bought clothes and liquor after arriving, left $150 cash from pawn shop thefts, and were booked on concealed weapon, burglary, and robbery charges as warrants are prepared for possible return to Las Vegas.
Mrs Harwell suffered second and third degree burns on her face arms and torso after a doorway blaze left her charred yet alive. Fire Capt Farmer said she was found in a hallway with tar and feathers. She could not identify her attackers and said a man cursed her race. The house owned by Robert H Lewis had been condemned for habitation and earlier arson fires were reported.
Job notes show MELP WANTED WOMEN STENO good typing and short hand Matt Rove references Prone 736 3458 SALESLADIES experienced only 10 work 2 pm to pm or 6 pm to 16 p.m Contact Cherie Chetton at The Rowell Last Frontier Village mornings only Ch V3 SITUATIONS WANTED WOMEN WILL DO IRONING IN MY HOME 382 0552 765 Von Buren CL 17 HOUSES FOR SALE.
Rush to move into three bedroom listings featuring refrigerated air, fenced yards, and carport options. Includes Twin Lakes and Charleston Heights with low down payments, no qualifying, double garages, and inclusions like drapes, carpeting, ranges, and washers. Call Ron Fiore Realty or owner numbers for details.
A collage of rental and sale notices lists storefront and office space for lease in downtown Las Vegas near hotels and high school with off street parking. Furnished apartments include a 2 room unit at Vaney Street $90 and a 2 bedroom duplex near a school with washers and parking. Additional listings cover unfurnished houses for lease or buy options, 3 bedroom homes in Paradise Valley, and various furniture and appliance ads plus automobiles and gaming machines for sale.
Local repair service offers sewer rooting drains cleaning and complete cooler service. Fred Bakeman advertises 24 hour response at 384 1414 with reasonable and efficient home repairs.
Nellis Air Force Base Exchange invites bids to operate a laundry and dry cleaning pickup, concession and tailoring services on base. Contact Mr. Paul A. Svenson for details at Building 1924, phone 262-1990 extension 2213. Bids due August 1943. Public notice published August 13 1943.
In Los Angeles a local firm tests and categorizes applicants for a partner using a scientific Human Inventory. The service promises identity protection and an anonymous mail forwarding system to help users select and develop suitable acquaintances.
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