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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

11

Navy hits Regulus II with air launched Sparrow at Point Mugu

The U S Navy reports a successful head on interception of a Regulus II by a Sparrow ITT missile fired from an F4H Phantom over Point Mugu California. Lt Comdr Thomas D Brown and Marine Capt Dirk C Bierhalder led the mission as radar intercept officer. The test was directed by the Bureau of Naval Weapons with Raytheon and McDonnell Aircraft as primary contractors.

Point Mugu Calif Bureau of Naval Weapons Navy Thomas D. Brown Naval Missile Center Operations Coordination Office Dirk C. Bierhalder Raytheon Co Lexington Mass

Special Functions Team Guides Civil Ops in Operation Strong Link

The 47th Civil Affairs Company of Las Vegas assigns Capt. Alick Mackie and 1st Lt. George Wilkinson to lead displaced persons and civil information duties. The Special Functions unit coordinates civilian and military actions during combat or military assistance to an ally.

7Th Civil Affairs Company Las Vegas Alick Mackie George Wilkinson

Jump to three hearts on three card support in bridge

The Life Master Pair puzzle centers on North after South opens one heart. With only three hearts, jumping to three hearts is debated, but most top players agreed it best fits the hand. The article notes West’s queen of spades lead and club ace defense shaping later play. It ends with the Daily Question on a diamond one spade reply and a two heart bid concept.

North South West

Interior Secretary Udall leads experts on Russian power tour

Interior Secretary Stewart L Udall will head a 10 day U S delegation to Russia to inspect Soviet electrical power projects. The group will visit hydro plants high dams and extra high voltage transmission lines across the country.

Washington UPT Stewart L Udall Russia Udall

Mormon President Ends Scotland Visit in London

President David McKay of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returned to London after a three day Scottish tour. He lauded the opening of the Glasgow Stake before 3500 people and recalled missionary work in Scotland 65 years ago. He spoke of emotional moments and noted visits to his grandparents’ home in Wick and the Hyde Park Chapel dedication prior to departure.

London UPT David McKay Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints McKay Ars Glasgow Scotland

Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check

A public health outreach urges screenings and financial donations to support cancer prevention. Officials promote regular checkups, early detection, and philanthropic gifts to fund research and patient services. The campaign highlights community clinics and local partners organizing free screening events.

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