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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1965
Page
2
A reflective column discusses coin value anxiety and the shift to tokens in casinos and vending machines. It notes rare coins like Kennedy half dollars rising concerns, while experts doubt current coins will gain value soon. The piece also touches on public health studies and stray musings on gambling laws in England.
Eight branches in Southern Nevada offer loan help for cars medical bills pools and other needs. The Bank of Las Vegas emphasizes tailored services and friendly staff under the banner The Best.
The column argues that Soviet tyranny threatens Asia more than Europe and calls for timely sacrifice from Americans. It pledges to support troops in Vietnam with top equipment and unified national backing, stressing heroic, unglamorous defense of freedom.
A Keene New Hampshire Episcopal minister Jonathan M Daniels was killed and a Chicago priest Richard Morrisree critically injured when four Negroes accompanied by white assailants robbed a country store in Hayneville Alabama. In Jackson Mississippi a Unitarian minister Thompson wounded in a park behind his apartment. police and FBI investigate and recall 1963 Medgar Evers killing.
Lost and found notice for a red Schwinn bicycle behind Pecos Park. Free if identified. Call 737 4431 to claim.
Gemini 5 aimed to come within about 15 miles of the phantom target over the Indian Ocean and achieved near proximity as Cooper and Conrad continued an extended mission. If the 1914 hour schedule holds, the flight will set a record for manned space duration and boost the United States ahead in total orbital hours. The crew rested and steadily pressed toward the 121 orbit plan, despite cabin clutter and fuel cell glitches.
Labor disputes stall additions at Veg as Heights Fire Station No. 8 delaying completion as final framing and interior work near finish. Training center on track to move in by September while nearby destruction of sub standard buildings continues. Teamsters Local 631 at Nevada Test Site negotiates with Reynolds Electric amid contract expiry and mediation.
The article describes a reversal by the Bureau of Land Management that affected Girl Scout land in the Red Rock area. The BLM’s master plan proposed surrender of Scout land, sparking questions about unequal treatment versus Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls who were not required to give up property and about Scouts’ participation in early planning discussions.
The Senate approved 178.5 million dollars for Atomic Energy Commission work at the Nevada Test Site and 171.1 million for Nevada reclamation. An additional 10.7 million was funded for reclamation activities in Nevada. Expenditures include 122 million for weapons testing, 30.8 million for nuclear rocket development, and 5.2 million for Project Plowshare.
Las Vegas lawyer Harry M. Reid was chosen by the Henderson City Council as city attorney to replace John Manzonio who resigned. The council also announced city auditor Robert B. James resigned to pursue a new business venture. Reid was unanimously selected and will be sworn in next Monday.
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