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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

2

Dust and smog warn of Southern Nevada air danger

Faith Middleton cites major pollution in the Las Vegas valley with fifteen tons of dust per hour from asphalt plants and heavy burning of trash and gas fumes. The piece urges stricter controls, notes partial regulatory moves, and emphasizes immediate danger from dust and burning while endorsing an air pollution ordinance.

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Sea Serpent Sighted Off New Jersey Coast by Divers

Walford and Wicklund describe a large jellylike creature seen near the New Jersey coast. It resembled fluid glass with no bones or facial features and defied Venus Girdle theory. Divers, armed with cameras and floodlights, planned shark cages and a giant net to capture it.

Walford New Jersey Wicklund

Federal Judge Decker orders strike action amid union walkout

Judge Bernard Decker issued a restraining order against the IAM as members of the Jam union in 31 cities walked out in New York Newark Los Angeles Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Seattle Portland and more than a dozen flights were canceled or delayed nationwide. Some locals said the ruling would not affect their walkout.

Decker IAM JAM New York Newark N.J Los Angeles Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Seattle Wash Portland Ore

Four-Month-Old Dies in Crash Near Nutrioso

A 4-month-old Reserve, New Mexico boy Milton Troy Armijo died in a one car crash two miles south of Nutrioso on U S 180. Stella Armijo 19 of Reserve driving the car skidded on a curve and overturned. Stella Armijo and two passengers Carl ota Cordova 41 and Chris Cordova 9 both of Reserve were admitted to Springerville Hospital.

Nutrioso Ariz UPI

Kay's Fabrics Kolumn Promotes Honest Service

Kelly quotes Kay's Fabrics in Las Vegas as stating they do not offer free merchandise or labor, emphasize artistry in cabinet making and drapery, promise tasteful workmanship, and invite bids with clear pricing. The piece notes their cheerful farewell if a bid is refused and hints at a welcoming Homemaker Shop with Ora directing a whimsical department.

Kay's Fabrics Las Vegas Review-Journal

Artist of the Month Promotes Erma’s Paintings as Investment

Erma’s pictures are praised as likely to increase in value making them smart buys. The text suggests decorating homes by selecting a few strong paintings as focal points and building room colors around the artist’s palette.

Erma

Brush Fire Under Centre Near Pine Grove

A wildfire north of Redding burned 750 acres of brush and light timber threatening Pine Grove. State Forestry left one crew on the lines to mop up. The fire started along railroad tracks and reached U S Highway 99. Nine other fires in the area were controlled, the largest totaling 135 acres at Happy Valley.

Redding Calif Pine Grove Here State Forestry Department Happy Valley

Retired Carpenter Dies in Flames

In Fresno California UPI reports James Y Hughes eighty eight died after a fire destroyed his home. He reportedly fell asleep while smoking in an overstuffed chair and was found alive on the floor in the doorway engulfed in flames. Al Hall a softwater firm employee and an unidentified man tried to reach him but were driven back by the blaze.

Fresno Calif UPI James Y. Hughes al Hall Hughes

Senegalese minister cites house arrests after coup

Senegalese Foreign Minister Doudou Thiam said several persons have been placed under house arrest in Dakar in connection with an adoptive coup attempt last December.

Dakar Senecal UPI Doudou Thiam

Niagara Falls Youth Pleads Guilty Over Unsafe 1956 Car

Kenneth Dewberry a 17 year old from Niagara Falls Ontario pleaded guilty to driving an unsafe vehicle and failing to notify the transport department of its purchase. After buying the 1956 model three days earlier police found a faulty steering system accelerator issues doors rusted floor and other critical defects. He was fined 75 dollars for the violations.

Niagara Falls, Ont UPI Kenneth Dewberry Niagara Falls Ont Transport Department

Contracts Awarded for School Work at Sacramento State College

The State Department of Public Works awarded three contracts totaling 1 027 794 for a three story reinforced concrete addition to classroom building Number Three at Sacramento State College. General work goes to Peter Sartorio Colma for 725 782 electrical work to Electrical Construction and Sales Co San Francisco for 94 713 and combined mechanical work to H Goldman and Sons San Francisco for 207 299.

Sacramento UPS State Department of Public Works Sacramento State College Peter Sartorio Colma Electrical Construction and Sales Co San Francisco H. Goldman and Sons

Poland names new ambassador to Moscow

Edmund Pszczolkowski aged 59, former Agriculture Minister, was named Poland s ambassador to Moscow. He succeeds Boleslaw Jasczuk who was elected secretary of the Polish Communist Party.

Warsaw UPI Edmund Pszczolkowski Poland Moscow Boleslaw Jasczuk Polish Communist Party

Israel Threatens Retaliation Over Syrian Aggressions

Middle East notes report no border incidents. Golda Meir held talks with Security Council nations in New York as Israel seeks an urgent council meeting. An embassy spokesman said Israel told France its public opinion was inflamed by Syrian actions and may force retaliation. Paris promised an urgent survey.

Golda Meir Security Council New York Israel Paris France Syria

Third Miner Describes Fear for Brother in Coal Mine Collapse

Bova, trapped with two others 18 feet from the surface, fears his brother will not be saved as rescue attempts fail to deliver food or water. Despite attempts through a six inch hole and a microphone system, no contact or nourishment has reached him since the shaft caved in.

Bova Fellin Throne

Viet Nam Buddhist Leaders Accuse Government of Bias

Viet Nam Buddhist leaders accuse the government of discrimination while officials claim religious groups seek to exploit faith for anti government aims. troops raided four temples in Saigon and invaded the Tu Dam Pagoda in Hue where deadly clashes began last May.

Saigon Tu Dam Hue Viet Na Jem Hue

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