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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1963
Page
8
A world famous research institute reports a substance called Lio-Dyne available as suppository or ointment named Preparaties. It claims to shrink piles quickly, stop itching and relieve pain with users noting piles ceased to be a problem. Available at drug counters.
Fred Barnwell retired from the Nevada Telephone Division of Central Telephone Company after 35 years in the industry. He came to Las Vegas in 1954 before the dial cut over and served as special services manager and government communications coordinator, focusing on hotel and large business service needs during Las Vegas growth.
American Aviation Magazine highlights Bonanza Air Lines as a rare growth story with 17 years of effort followed by a surge in traffic doubling in two years. The piece cites low fare promotions, all jet prop service, Las Vegas Los Angeles competition, a top 1962 load factor, and a $20 million DC-9 jet order.
United Fruit Company and Booth Fisheries Corporation announced discussions of a merger or acquisition. No further announcements are expected until the talks end or an agreement is reached.
The Federal National Mortgage Association announces entry into a national market to buy and sell FHA insured condominium mortgages. FNMA president J Stanley Baughman cites new state condo laws and required condo insurance as prerequisites. Prices vary by area and borrower equity. commitments run 24 months with 2 percent ranges and up to 9 percent.
Glendale California ITT General Controls announces William A. Ray named chair man of the board and George K. Bryant named president Ray founded General Controls in 1930 and holds more than 300 patents He is a Stanford engineering graduate Bryant joined ITT after two years with Esterbrook and previously served as executive vice president at Esterbrook Pen Company ITT General Controls operates in multiple countries and employs about 1 000 people in facilities worldwide Giorgi named finance manager for American Investment public finance office in North Las Vegas Dacey named publicity director for Las Vegas public relations firm Tetreault promoted to lead serviceman with Southwest Gas Studebaker names S E Hamilton marketing manager for Los Angeles region
The National Safety Council warns of higher traffic and school- related hazards as 51 201 Clark County students return to class with many walking due to bus cuts. Officials urge driver vigilance, vehicle readiness, and fire safety measures in schools to reduce child deaths and injuries.
Henderson Ross Salter of 110 Elm Street won a colored television set at Desert Motors Las Vegas grand opening. Salter was chosen from hundreds attending the Boulder Highway event. Salter works in Boulder City finance and heads public relations at Boulder Dam.
The Agriculture Department will buy surplus turkeys for the national hot lunch program serving about 17.5 million children. Funds for the purchase come from import tariffs on agricultural products from abroad.
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