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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

10

Residents Seek Changes For LV Freeway

A Southside Improvement Assn group met to discuss traffic at the Highway 91 intersection south of Las Vegas Blvd. They urged widening the road south past the access ramp, but Clark County engineer Thomas Clancy said widening is inappropriate given a 183 car per day count and federal rules prohibit traffic lights on federally financed highways. The association plans to hold future meetings at Paradise School on Tron ca na Ave.

Highway 91 Las Vegas Blvd Thomas Clancy Clark County State Department of Public Roads Carson City Clark Clancy Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads Southside Improvement Assn Paradise School Troncana Ave

Strange 'Pop' Murder Case in Armà di Taggia

Police opened a national probe into the red bottle mystery in Arma di Taggia. Tranquillo Allevi, 50, head of a milk firm, died after tasting a red soft drink sent to him. two friends survived after diluting the liquid.

Arma DI Taggia. Taty— ‘Upd Tino) Allevi San Remo Allevi Alievi

Cannon Seeks Additional Tax Break for College Dependents

Representative Cannon proposes a $600 additional exemption for parents with a dependent child under 23 who is a full time student at an educational institution. He argues the measure supports higher education and helps taxpayers meet national educational needs in science and engineering, while acknowledging it is a partial step.

Cannon

BBB Manager Speaks to Lions on "Too Good To Be True"

Lee E Roeder manager of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada will address the North Las Vegas Lions Club today at noon at the Bonanza Club meeting. He will discuss the topic Too Good To Be True according to program chairman Frank L Partridge.

Lee E. Roeder Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada, Inc North Las Vegas Lions Club Frank L. Partridge Bonanza Club Roeder

Funeral services for Billy Edison held in Montclair

Funeral services for Billy D Edison 29 of Montclair California will be at 11 A M tomorrow in Bunker Brothers Chapel with Rev Robert Johnson of Henderson Church of Christ officiating Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery Edison was killed Saturday in an Arizona traffic accident He was born in OKs.

Leonard T Blood Peyton S Bunker Brothers Gien Abbey Memorial Park Chula Vista Calif US Navy Las Vegas Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion Masons Blood Lincoln Alfreda Gordon W. Betties Beatty Beatty Town Hall Palm Mortuary Mausoleum Betties Los Angeles Beatty Area Masonic Lodge Ferniey Montezuma Lodge Goldfield Scottish Rite Puneral Services Billy D. Edison Montclair Calif Robert Johnson Henderson Church of Christ Woodlawn Edison Arizona Ok's

Burglar Caught In Act In Michigan City

A 20 year old youth, Bernd Ratfish, pleaded guilty to prowling and carrying a concealed weapon after being nabbed Saturday by homeowner John W. Ferguson who found him in a bedroom. Ferguson detained him until police arrived. Ratfish was sentenced to 10 days in city jail by Municipal Judge Walter Richards.

Michigan Bernd Ratfish Walter Richards Ratfisec John W. Ferguson Second St Ferguson

Cyclist Hurt In Accident At Decatur And Evergreen

Police said George E. Kuhlman, 28, was injured in a collision with Lionel A. Domingues at the Decatur and Evergreen intersection around 6 15 am. Kuhlman was cited for unsafe passing on the left, and Dominguez drove him to the hospital where the motorcyclist suffered a possible fractured shoulder. Both men are downtown casino dealers.

George E. Kuhlman Halifax Lionel A. Domingues Decatur Evergreen Kuhlman Dominguez

Visitors Cars Burglarized Here In Las Ve Rapids

Three visitors to a Michigan school report thefts from their cars. A Las Ve Rapids teacher lost a camera, a suit, a radio, and more totaling 188.50. Thomas R. Lloyd lost two cameras and binoculars worth 335 at church. Robert Nettleton valued losses at 155 including a watch, razor, and cash. John Maurice of North Las Vegas suffered hubcaps stolen at 25 each.

Las Ve Rapids Mich Thomas R. Lloyd Robert Nettleton Bishop Calif Las Vegas John Maurice

Record Reward Set for Bandits

Postmaster General J Edward Day announced a $50 000 reward the largest in postal history for solving the Massachusetts cash robbery two weeks earlier Day told House investigators he warned of laxity at the post office contributing to a 15 million dollar loss to highway bandits.

Washington UPD J. Edward Day MassAuchusetts House Day

Daring Flyer Speaks Here At Base Honors

Fr Lt Raymond Carruthers received Instructor of the Quarter honors at a dining-in hosted by the 4526th CCTS. Guest speaker Robert Hoover, famed for precision aerobatics, discussed his career and demonstrations with North American Aviation aircraft.

Spfeaker Robert Hoover 4526Th Ccts Nellis Boyd Hubbard Jr Raymond “Tappy” Carruthers France 4526Th CCTS Jean F. Groom Hoover America

US China nuclear drive cited in push for new test ban

A UPI report notes a senior disarmament official warned Peiping may soon test a nuclear device. The alternate treaty aims to bar major powers from aiding others with weapon development. Officials say Moscow cooled links with China yet left nuclear equipment as the two nations split.

Washington UPI China United States Russia Congress Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Disarmament Agency Soviet Union Peiping

Building Hits 400000 Mark in Las Vegas Permits

Las Vegas builders posted a near 400000 day with four permits issued led by Round Up Real Estate at 1106 Las Vegas Boulevard South for a 131 unit motel named Westward Ho costing 15 million dollars. Other permits included a 20972 triplex and a 20068 six unit apartment plus 18000 in miscellaneous approvals.

Las Vegas Las Vegas Boulevard Round Up Andy Peterson Westward Ho

Study on Dormitory Need at Southern University

Archie Grant talks about registering for fall term at Nevada Southern and collecting a student survey to measure demand for a dormitory and dining hall. He cites a $752,000 project cost funded via a federal loan and notes no state funds needed.

Nevada Southern Archie Grant University Board of Regents Grant Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency NSU Skidmore, Owings and Merrill

Strong-Arm Robbery Hits North Las Vegas Man

Harold K. Heumphreys of 1841 Roosevelt was robbed Saturday night while walking to a store. He was struck on the head in an alley, robbed of his watch and $1.70 in silver, and left with a head wound. He was found minutes later and treated at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital with six stitches. Police have no suspect description.

Las Vegas Harold K. Heumphreys Roosevelt Nick Janise Heumphreys Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

Suspect Girls Of Burglary In Las Vegas Case

Las Vegas police investigate three subteen girls suspected of burglary after a weekend entry to a home. Officers say the girls admitted being inside and entered through an eight by twelve inch dog door. Robert L. Miller found lipstick smeared drapes a broken television control and party evidence in the kitchen.

Las Vegas Robert L. Miller

Nevada Senate race heats up as Grant blasts opposition

Republican Charles Grant returns to Las Vegas for a final Clark County campaign ahead of the September 4 primary. He denounces his opponent as a Johnny Come Lately and urges growth and new residents to gain a voice in government. Democratic candidate Phil Galt calls for an expert growth study and master planning for Clark County to address infrastructure and water needs. University of Nevada Regent William Elwell recovers from pneumonia after a two day hospitalization.

Charles Grant U.S. Senate Johnny Come Grant Las Vegas Clark County Nevada California Carson City Phil Galt Lake Meadwater Las Vegas Valley Galt Paradise Valley University of Nevada William Elwell Reno Elwell

Johnson Pledges U S Support For Turkey Military Forces

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson pledged U S support for modernizing Turkey s military during talks with President Celal Gursel and Prime Minister Ismet Inonu. He discussed tougher tax collection to fund development and welcomed a five year plan with loans over 1 billion dollars. Johnson laid a wreath at Ataturk s tomb and signed a peace corps accord for 40 teachers and farm experts.

Ankara UPI Lyndon B. Johnson U.S Turkey North Atlantic Allance Johnson Cemal Gursel Ismet Inonu Kennedy Gursel Inonu National Assembly United States Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

Thieves Steal Bed Linen From North Las Vegas Motel

Police investigate a weekend theft at the Entrance Motel on North Main Street after two men backed a truck to the linen supply room and stole nine bundles of sheets ten bundles of towels eight dozen wash cloths and four bundles of pillow sheets worth 1112. Owner Sampson Mints reported the loss.

Janise

Nevada NAACP discusses better representation in state politics

The Nevada NAACP coordinating council met to review candidates’ civil rights records and plan an all-out effort to improve government representation. Eddie Scott cited that the group does not endorse, but discloses records of candidates, with many unsettled claims resolved by contact or phone.

Hawthorne UPI Nevada

State labor official cites gains in women's job rights drive

Carson City reports State labor commissioner E. J. Combs said the intensified effort to protect women's rights on the job is yielding results, noting he has received about 100 complaints from workers seeking enforcement and remedies.

Carson City UPI Nevada Employment Security Department Bruce Barnum UPD E. J. Combs Combs

Wells Area US 93 Reconstruction Bids Scheduled

The Highway Department will open bids September 13 for a 15 mile section of US 93 south of Wells. The project estimated at 600000 dollars widens the road from 24 to 26 feet and follows the existing route from 29 to 41 miles south, then runs parallel for three miles.

Carson City UPI Highway Department Wells

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