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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1963
Page
2
Observers note bankers funding progress as First National Bank sponsors a day of industry chatter. Figures like Harold Gorman and Henry Vermillion mingle with lawmakers and builders at the sunlit gathering. The piece lauds bank support for state growth and the First Nations Bank of Nevada for ongoing confidence.
Police towed a cream brown house trailer to Surrey headquar ters as a possible hideout linked to the Cheddington train robbery. Detectives examined fingerprints and items from the final gang hideout a farmhouse within 30 miles of the raid. Two men suspected of taking part in the robbery have been arrested and $677,420 of the loot recovered.
Khrushchev and Tito greeted Belgrade crowds as about 160000 people welcomed the Soviet leader. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and urged joint action toward communism while Albania did not send representatives and the Chinese embassy sent only a junior official.
Debritke and state officials discuss rescue efforts at the mine as three miners remain entombed. Debritke notes uncertain conditions, while a drilling plan toward the entombed men continues despite limited gas evidence and several minor cave-ins. The entombed miners report being cold but in fair condition via surface microphone.
Sacramento officials announce tighter enforcement of non smoking in schools. Dr Max Rafferty stressed teachers must implement the school code on tobacco alcohol and drugs while Los Angeles physicians prepare a pamphlet with photos of smoking effects for students.
Anthony Wedgwood Benn the reluctant peer won the Bristol South by election as an independent with 20 313 votes defeating Edward Martell who trailed with 4 834 The remaining two candidates combined 331 votes barely affected the result.
In Chicago a tense protest against mobile classrooms near a predominantly Black neighborhood escalated with arrests and violence. Demonstrators say the Willis wagons enforce de facto segregation as police remove truckloads of the units and residents voice frustration from a nearby alley.
Marine S. Sgt. Robert I. Dodge, 30, of Vista California, suffered serious injuries when his parachute failed to open fully during a 1000 foot practice jump. He fractured both ankles and his right leg after descending about 60 miles per hour for roughly 20 seconds before landing in an open field. Officials reported the condition as satisfactory at the base hospital.
President Kennedy cites Utah infants receiving a possibly dangerous monthly dose of radioactive iodine. Scientists reported children under two had more exposure in one month than the government says is safe for a year. Kennedy calls it a matter for concern but not unanimously supported. He favors pursuing a test ban.
A resident notes that only homeowners value the neighborhood while renters neglect it. He recalls moving in four years earlier, just before the first Black families arrived, and now lives alone with his wife in a well kept flat beside a poorly maintained apartment building.
In Houston at Hermann Hospital a rare triplet birth leaves two girls and a boy. Doctors say the girls Michica Nicole and Millicent weigh 5 pounds 5 ounces and 5 pounds 14 ounces, while Ome Lee weighs 3 pounds 5 ounces and remains in an isolette. The parents are Rev and Mrs O L Holliday.
In Cisco Grove California a dynamite blast on U S Highway 40 construction last week buried eight drills and more than $100000 of equipment under tons of rock. Two workers were fired after the miscalculation, officials said.
A local health initiative urges community members to donate to cancer research and schedule regular checkups. Organizers cite early detection and sustained funding as key goals, with events planned at community centers and clinics.
Alley Blonde owned a Macon filling station. An employee said he left unexpectedly Monday afternoon and flew to Kansas City for three or four days. Neighbors note the Kirks recently sold their home and bought a higher value one. They owned a ten thousand dollar yacht and a Lake of the Ozarks cabin. FBI says book manipulation occurred from November 10 1961 to August 3 1963. Mrs Kirks was hospitalized the following Monday. A bank collapse near Macon followed New misstatements prompted FDIC oversight. Wirth cites personal accounts and a generally favorable view of Mrs Kirks.
Public Notice states Harold Genf Srassfield disclaims debts and contracts, effective date to no longer be responsible. Lost German short hair pointer strayed from Huntridae area. contact 384-3830 or wa4-380. Classified snippets include electrical contractor ad and 24 hour service details.
Help wanted notices list various positions at Foster's Shoes 119 N. 3rd St and nearby areas. Mentions a maintenance man with travel, a body and fender man, and several housekeeping and care roles. Phone contacts and shift times are provided for applicants.
The suit claims the obligation was only to advance 3.5 million dollars. Carracciola is represented by John Squire Drendel of Reno John Spann of Las Vegas and Bernard Balkan of Kansas City MO. Credit corporation attorneys are Howard Babcock Las Vegas and C Douglass Webb New York City.
Classified ad fragment lists homes for sale including 3 bedroom 1% bath near Chapman Drive and College Park two bedroom units with low down payments. Also rooms for rent near 15th and Fremont and furnished apartments on the South Side with limited details. Additional items include a refr ige rator for sale, pet notices, and misc goods plus a Rambler Station Wagon parts sale.
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