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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1962
Page
1
Hank Greenspun publisher of the Sun speaks on Nevada gaming, warning that federal intervention and racketeers threaten the industry and livelihoods. He implies a single man is at the center of illegal money influencing housing, hospitals, laundries, and savings institutions as a grand jury probe expands beyond Los Angeles.
The walkout stopped transportation for about a third of Chicago’s commuters and affected thousands of communities from the Great Lakes to the Rockies. Federal mediator Francis O’Neill reported no progress in the union rail security dispute with North Western executives as George E. Leighty of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers spoke of little hope for a solution.
An earthquake centered in Cache Valley Utah toppled walls and cracked ceilings across Utah Idaho and Wyoming. In Utah the damage was heaviest with closed schools in Richmond and Logan and cracks in many buildings. A strong aftershock could follow and experts warned of further ground movement.
shoppers can pick up Hank Greenspun for Governor buttons badges souvenirs and coffee at the Hank Greenspun for Governor HQ 7th Street Las Vegas Boulevard North Ohves plus lawn signs bumper stickers in colors. drop in for a quick visit.
Hank Greenspun opens a series of television talks this evening at 5 45 on KLAS TV. He will end the week with campaign rallies and meetings in addition to his TV appearance. A second telecast is set for 5 p m Saturday on Channel 5.
Fireman Bud Rogers spotted two youths near a car on Lewis Street and halted a bomb attempt before it could cause damage. The device in a pop can produced smoke but little danger due to an imperfect seal. The youths were detained at the County Juvenile Home and will face probation proceedings.
President Kennedy selected W. Willard Wirtz to be the new Secretary of Labor, elevating him from deputy to Arthur J. Goldberg. Wirtz, a 60 year old former practicing attorney and professor, has served as Labor undersecretary since the New Frontier era and played a key role in labor management discussions.
Rev enues from Nevada liquor tax nearly doubled in 1961 62 over the prior year while cigarette levy collections rose by more than 2 5 million The State Tax Commission said the 17 counties and incorporated cities shared 1 444 441 of cigarette tax receipts for 1961 62 under a new allocation method approved by the 1961 Legislature Counties received 214 183 in 1960 61 under the old 12 5 per cent allocation method on total collections.
GOP candidates Frank Green and Oran Gragson campaigned across northern Nevada as the Republican primary nears. Gragson planned Elko and Wells rallies while Greenspun targeted Carson City and Washoe County voters. Greenspun accused Democrats of sparing the incumbent in the September 4 primary and cited W D Emory as an example of opposition.
Continued clear weather with gentle winds. High around 9 percent humidity and low 65. Yesterday’s high 98 and low 66. Noontime humidity about 9 percent. Sunrise at 6 11, sunset at 7 18.
Mrs Hanna de Kaplany, a Hungarian refugee showgirl, lies in critical condition after a brutal attack by her husband Dr Geza de Kaplany. Doctors report acid burns over sixty percent of the body, knife slashes, and internal injuries as authorities investigate the assault in California.
The Nevada Supreme Court refused to force Las Vegas Mayor Oran Gragson and City Atty Sidney Whitmore to resign or drop from the state primary ballot. Chief Justice Milton Bach ruled city charter cannot widen eligibility for state offices beyond constitutional limits. Whitmore welcomed the decision and predicted his Democratic nomination victory. Petrie defended the petition as promoting good city government.
A Long Beach accountant facing embezzlement and robbery charges after a six week Las Vegas spree with about 7 000 of his employer s money. He spent on shows and women at 200 a clip, returned to Long Beach, took 1800 more from his employer, and surrendered after police found 83 cents in his pocket. He admitted the Las Vegas spending and was jailed awaiting charges.
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