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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1962

Page

2

Venus Mariner 2 Launch Delayed by Wiring Fault

Engineers halted the Mars Mariner 2 launch after a wiring fault in the Atlas Agena rocket leaked current, turning the booster into a potential hazard. The mission aims to place a probe in Earth orbit then propel it toward Venus to study clouds and surface conditions for signs of water vapor and possible life.

Venus Earth United States Mariner 2 Sum Space Technology Laboratories STL

Ah So On the Level We Are Heaving

A compact phrase notes a mood of effort and bustle with a sense of collective push. The line suggests a local or community drive to advance work or project momentum. It captures a period tone of industrious hustle and coordinated action.

Democratic Party Debate Echoes Over Witch Hunt Fears

State Sen. George Miller opposed a resolution, calling fears of leftist witch hunts a danger to the party and urging delegates to avoid dissent. Mil er's amendment struck the clause but a parliamentary move by Unruh halted proceedings. Assemblyman Tom Bane then adjourned the central committee meeting. The article notes Mauna Kea rises 33 476 feet from its base to its crater.

George Miller Martinez Unruh Miller Tom Bane D-Tujunga Central Committee Mauna Kea Hawaiian Islands

Nevada Business Leaders Warn Against Gambling Corruption

A Nevada speaker denounces gambling as a corrupting force in the economy and urges a tough stance against illegal operators and those who cloak crime as civic effort. He warns that criminals may use legitimate enterprises to mask ill gotten gains and stresses vigilance to protect lawful investors.

County airport to host fighter planes display at dedication

ODD TRAFFIC reports County Commissioner Art Olsen chairs the dedication committee for a new 5.5 million terminal at the county airport. The Fighter Aces Association will display historic and jet fighters, including P12 P26 P35 P38 P39 P47 P51 F100 F105 F106 RF101 T37 C140 T38 and T39A during dedication ceremonies September 21.

Ran Field Art Olsen United State Fighter Aces Association AFA

Thant Visits Lenin’s Office in Kremlin

Thant toured the Kremlin yesterday morning and entered Lenin’s office where he wrote in the visitors book that today is one of the most pleasant days of my life. Tass reported the event as part of his Kremlin tour.

Thant Kremlin Lenin Tass

Las Vegas Sun Publisher and Staff Directory Listing

The Las Vegas Sun daily staff roster lists H M Greenspun as editor and publisher with MH M Greenspun as president and H M Greenspun as treasurer. Other executives include Ray Germain and Norman White as vice presidents, Barbara Greenspun as secretary, Ruthe Merskin as assistant to the vice publisher, O. McClain as managing editor, Tamara Anurefva as Berens editor, C D James as business manager, Rob Belz as advertising manager, Norvell Wood as circulation manager, and Der Coakley as classified manager. The paper is published mornings with a Las Vegas address on Main Street Nevada and is entered as second class matter. It is a member of United Press International and several state and national press associations.

MH M Greenspun Ray Germain Norman White Barbara Greenspun H. M Greenspun Ruthe Merskin Vhce Publishero& McClain Tamara Anurefva Berens C. D James Rob Belz Norvell Wood der Coakley Las Vegas Nevada Ac of Congress Allen Kiapplo Chicago Dewoit New York San !F Janisco United Press Inernatione Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publisher's Association California Newspaper Publishers Association J and Audit Bureau of Circulation

Hoot Gibson Funeral Services Slated Today

Funeral services for Hoot Gibson a longtime Las Vegas resident and western film star are set for 12 30 p m at Pierce Brothers Mortuary Hollywood He died Thursday in Woodland Hills California at age 70 after battling cancer Gibson rode with Tom Mix Buck Jones and others and recently said he was among the last of that group He had lived with his wife Dorothy for 17 years at his Smoke Ranch Road Las Vegas ranch.

Pierce Brothers Mortuary Hollywood Woodland Hills Calif Gibson Yesteryear Tom Mix Buck Jones Ril Hart Harry Carey Las Vegas Dorothy Smoke Ranch Road

East Berlin steps to seal border as death strip expands

British Labor's Richard Crossman quoted East German officials as wanting West Berlin to become an island under a full national frontier. Russian sentries moved into West Berlin with armored cars, escorted by U S and British MPs after rioting. Dr Michael Kohl said Western allies lost rights in Berlin by violating Yalta and Potsdam directives.

Berlin Wall London Observer Labor Party Richard Crossman Berlin West Berlin Freidrich Strasse Yalta Potsdam West Germany

Arrest Man On Morals Count Here

A 31 year old Las Vegas man was arrested after two women reported indecent exposure at Squire Park. Jorge Lemes of 215 North Second Street was taken into custody after one woman fled for help and another attempted to identify him. He was warned three times in the city jail during booking.

Las Vegas Squire's Park Jorge Lemes North Second St Lemes

Teenager Population Projections for the United States

By 1965 the U S teen population is projected at 34 million rising to about 31 million in 1969 and 22 million in 1950, highlighting a growing youth demographic.

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