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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1962

Page

15

Greenspun Tackles Nevada Issues In Boulder City

SUN Publisher Hank Greenspun spoke in Boulder City criticizing state spending and Governor Sawyer. He warned of federal intervention over gambling, exposed alleged ties to mob figures, questioned audits, and urged Republicans to unite to fight corruption and protect state rights.

SUN Greenspun Boulder City Hoover Dam Hank Greenspun Colonial Inn Barbara Nevada Cherry Lynn Apts Bill Belknap Bill Susan General Electric Carson City Las Vegas Washington Moe Dalitz The Desert Inn Grayson Economic Development Committee Nevada Democrat Mexico Elmo DeWitt New York Mrs. Petrie Whitmore Meyor Harry Levy Ilegally Sawyer Japan trans-Pacific

Council approves land appraisals in two Boulder City tracts

The Boulder City council, in a brief session, approved appraisals for two land tracts presented by Paul 0 Drury. Tract 4 covers 27.9 acres near Utah Street and Avenue K at 35000 dollars or 1305.63 per acre, and Tract 10 covers 1078 acres at Wyoming and Adams streets extended for 140000 dollars or 1303.78 per acre. Street alignments were prepared by Vorhees-Trindie and legal descriptions by engineer Don Holly. The council asked City Manager Curtis Blyth to arrange a meeting with the board and planning commission. Developers from Desert Hills Paradise Valley and a San Marino, California builder show interest in the large tract, while Sanier Development requests appraisal for the smaller tract.

Boulder City Paul 0 Drury Utah Street Avenue K Wyoming and Adams Streets Curtis Blyth Drury Planning Commission Blyth Desert Hills Paradise Valley San Marino Calif Sanier Development

Woman Killed in Auto Crash Near Weed California

Genevieve Busam a 65 year old Long Beach resident died when her car left Highway 99 near Weed rolled over after attempting to pass two vehicles. Her husband Emmi Busam 66 and grandson Monty Busam 4 were injured and released from Mt Shasta Community Hospital.

Weed Calif UPI Genevieve Busam Long Beach Highway 99 Here California Highway Patrol Fmi Busam Monty Busam Joseph Busam Beaverton Ore Mt. Shasta Community Hospital CHP

Reds Execute Chinese Spy

The Nationalist Chinese spy was condemned by the higher peoples court of Kwantung province and executed for attempting to blow up a ship traveling from Canton to Macao, according to the Communist New China News Agency in a dispatched report.

London UPS Communist New China News Agency Canton Macao Higher Peoples Court Kwantung Province

Thousand Men Battle Brush Fire Near San Bernardino

More than 1,000 firefighters battled a brush fire in the San Bernardino National Forest. The blaze scorched about 2,006 acres and was reported 9 percent contained last night with full control expected the following morning.

San Bernardino Calif UPI San Bernardino National Forest

Lost Scout Found In Yosemite Park

An 15 year old Boy Scout from Cerrito vanished Saturday evening on the Ten Lake Trail east of Tuolumne Peak. He was found in good condition near Cathedral Creek in Yosemite back country by midnight with fellow scouts locating him after a night search.

Yosemite National Park Calif

Black Canyon Club Delays Land Option For City

Black Canyon Country Club in Boulder City defers offering the city an option to purchase 206 acres until legal and financial aspects are reviewed. Board votes and member comments reveal tensions over tax implications and investments, with Sept 11 targeted as the earliest action date. Mayor Georgeson advocates the project as essential for golf and recreation.

Boulder City F. M. Doolittle Black Canyon Country Club Black Canyon Country Club Board of Directors Joe Opat Opat al Wengert Bob Georgeson Black Canyon Club Black Canyon

Michigan State student dies in Redway bluff fall

James Stringer, 24, a Michigan State College student working at Mendocino State Hospital in Talmage, fell 150 feet from Redway Bluffs two miles east of Redway on Highway 101 while hiking with two friends Miss Carole Berkoff and an unidentified male companion.

Redway Humboldt County Calif James Stringer Michigan State College Mendocino State Hospital Talmage Redway Bluffs Stringer Here Highway 101 Carole Berkoff

Bureau Seeks Bids for Seaside Land Parcels

The Bureau of Reclamation invites bids to lease two California land parcels in Section 34 township 78 range 10 east SBM with sea frontage. Parcels are suited for public recreation including beaches, picnics, parking and boat launch. Five year lease with four optional five year renewals. Bids due 2 00 p m PDT October 3 1942 in Boulder City.

Boulder City Bureau of Reclamation SBM California Siasw

Proper Wrapping Extends Blue Cheese Freshness

Blue cheese lasts several months in the refrigerator when wrapped in aluminum foil for a semi transparent wrap or stored in airtight material after each use.

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