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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1962

Page

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Nevada Regents Approve 1963 65 University Budget Plan

The University of Nevada Board of Regents approved an 8.17 million operational budget for 1963 65 plus a 6.15 million capital improvement program for Reno and Las Vegas campuses. President Armstrong outlined an 8.36 million two year budget, a 25 percent rise from 1962 63, with 71 percent for salaries and 1 percent for travel and 9 percent for equipment.

Carson City University of Nevada Board of Regents Reno Las Vegas Charles Armstrong Lions

Morals crackdown arrests hit Clark County Strip area

Sheriff Ralph Lamb announced six arrests on vagrancy prostitution and notorious cohabitation charges in Clark County. Two women Julie Brant and Marilyn Berg were held for prostitution with prior records, while two couples face cohabitation charges. More arrests expected under Capt. William O Reilly.

Clark County Ralph Lamb Lamb William O’ Reilly Julie Brant Marilyn L. Berg

Greenspun criticizes gambling policy in Nevada campaign

Hank Greenspun told a Sparks audience that the administration's gambling policy has brought unprecedented federal intervention. He urged a governor who can solve state problems without Washington help, noting many government agents in Las Vegas. Greenspun and family plan appearances across Nevada before a Monday rally in Reno.

Sparks Hank Greenspun Nevada Washington Las Vegas Greenspun Grant Sawyer Barbara Smith Valley Reno the Sun Douglas County Minden Henry Barrum Oran Gragson

Castro Blames US for Treacherous Havana Attack

Fidel Castro charged in Havana that the United States aided a treacherous surprise attack on Havana waterfront. Exile groups in Miami claimed responsibility for two launching boats, while the U S Coast Guard impounded them at Marathon Key for possible federal violations. The Justice Department said it would investigate if the U S neutrality act was violated.

Fidel Castro United States Havana Miami Fla Student Revolutionary Directorate Justice Department Washington U. S U. S. Coast Guard Marathon Key Florida

Editor's Note on Doers and Onlookers in Democracy

Hank Greenspun argues Americans must be practical doers not passive onlookers and urges active civic participation against dictatorship. He cites Khrushchev on leadership and recalls World War II shared purpose as a standard. Continued on Page A-?

Nevada Crashes Take Two Lives

Reno teen Dennis C. Yohey, 17, died in a head on collision with a truck on Highway 40 west of Reno. Police said Yohey may have fallen asleep at the wheel. truck driver was injured.

Reno UPI Dennis C. Yohey Here Highway 40 Nevada Highway Patrol Yohey

Cliffton Russell Killed in Highway 40 Collision

AUPT Cliffton Russell 23 of Winne mucca died yesterday after his car sideswiped an eastbound Southern Pacific truck on Highway 40 two miles west of here. The crash boosted Nevada's 1962 traffic toll to 94.

Aupt Cliffton Russell Winnemucca Highway 40 Here Russell Southern Pacific Nevada

Three Car Crash Injures Four At Parkwood Intersection

Four people were injured in a three car crash at the Maryland Parkway Tropicana intersection when a woman failed to stop. William E. Kitts 4 sustained three broken ribs and possible stroke complications. Norman Burger 10 and an adult with facial and leg lacerations also injured. Phyllis A. Kitts drove south on Maryland, hit William J. Kerr of Bellflower California, then bumped Kerr’s truck and a second pickup driven by Sherman W Thurston. Kerr was ejected and landed about 70 feet away.

Maryland Parkway Tropicana Road William E. Kitts Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Norman Burger Carter Phyllis A. Kitts Mary William J. Kerr Bellflower California Kerr Sherman W. Thurston 15Th St

Hank Greenspun for Governor Merchandise Headquarters

Pick up Hank Greenspun for Governor buttons badges souvenirs and a coffee at 726 Las Vegas Boulevard North. Also available lawn signs bumper stickers in various colors. Drop in for merch.

Governor Hank Las Vegas Boulevard

Contest Winner Admits Erstwhile Model Role

Long Beach California based report reveals Tania Verstak, 21, Miss Australia and winner of an International Beauty Congress, previously posed in two piece swimsuits for four promotional photos and two winter scenes. She says she modeled for pay but did not take it seriously.

Australia Tania Verstak Long Beach Tania Australian Travel Service Kosciusko State Park California

Petrie Contests City Officials In State Posts Suit

Las Vegas housewife Peggy Petrie seeks court action to challenge Sidney Whitmore and mayor Oran Grayson over legality of their bids for attorney general and governor. She alleges neither official resigned from city posts and cites a city ordinance requiring officials to vacate their positions.

Lilly Peggy) Petrie Sidney Whitmore

187 Million Miles Delay Hits Venus Project

Problems in the Atlas Agena rocket during the final countdown delay the Mariner 2 mission at least 24 hours. Early indications say the issue is not serious and a reschedule to early tomorrow morning near Venus is possible.

Ex-Employee Sought in $3500 Lake Mead Burglary

Clark County Sheriff's Office issued an all points bulletin for Malcolm Ellis a former night cleaner at the Lake Mead Mafrina restaurant as the prime suspect in a $3500 burglary. Ellis was last seen around 3 am by a marina night watchman and had reportedly checked out of his room late Friday. Nick Christ manager of the restaurant notified deputies at 6:45 am after waking to the loss.

Malcolm Ellis Lake Mead Clark County Sheriff's Office Ellis Nick Christ

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