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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1964
Page
2
Western High School ends its run of Ayn Rand's courtroom drama The Night of January 16th at the Little Theatre. Cast includes Randy Russell as defense attorney Jeanette Holden as secretary Eileen Donnell as widow and Neil Wheelock as district attorney.
A BYU dance machine matched Bonnie Mitchell and her brother Richard Mitchell, both in their late teens, leading to an unusual report of an “interesting time.” The Bank of Las Vegas emphasizes its fast, efficient banking service as a contrast to dating machines.
The Nevada high court faces action on the contest as Cannon leads Laxalt by narrow margins after recounts. Officials certified totals show Cannon at 67,336 to Laxalt's 67,288, with earlier counts giving Cannon a 66,907 to 66,823 edge. Cannon says he plans to oppose further moves but has not decided. He accuses Laxalt of pursuing a political ploy and notes the recount spanned five days with 17 boards reviewing the results.
Multiple rental listings advertise furnished 2 bedroom duplexes with tree shaded yards and dining areas in North Las Vegas near Lake Mead Boulevard. Contact numbers listed for day and evening calls. Also offering a private apartment option and a dedroom home with kitchen, near Bonanza Club. Other items include casino chips for sale and a custom built 1963 Vegawond with extras.
Grayson refuses to air disputes in newspapers while Fletcher and Kuykendall are absent. Ed Fountain cites state law shielding personnel files, offering public access to other records. Reed Whipple notes the resignations stem from months of concern over pay raises and management. The mayor says written reasons belong to those involved, not the public.
Dominy argues lower basin must compensate for shortages as upper basin uses allotments. He notes Udall’s Pacific Southwest project as a first step, with further hearings and possible desalination, imports, and nuclear options to meet deficits while resisting dam opposition that could affect Grand Canyon area.
A panel discusses Hank Greenspun and the Birch Society. They find harsher tactics can hurt the group, and overall view the Birch Society as a good organization. Students split on presidential election method with half favor popular vote and half backing the Electoral College.
The Nevada youth panel discusses the Vice Presidency powers, foreign aid reforms, and racial discrimination. They conclude on enforcement of rights, insist on adult hearing, and express confidence in the country’s future.
The Burgan family massacre left Roger Burgan dead with a pistol wound in the temple and a 22 caliber rifle at his feet. Three children and Miss Nolan were found in the upstairs bedroom, two girls face-down and a baby in a crib, while Mrs Burgan lay dead in the bathroom and another body was found downstairs. The incident shocked neighbors who described Burgan as a typically mild, drink-free man.
A thief entered through a back door left ajar by William Blackford in San Francisco, stealing an $1800 painting a camera and a pair of binoculars. The cats forwent any alarm chatter as the crime unfolded.
NAIC four day winter meeting reports auto insurers lost nearly one billion dollars in the past decade and major underwriters forecast further rate hikes in 1965. Cyrus Magnusson says insurers are in a low spirits area amid a booming economy. State Farm plans countrywide increases averaging 5 to 6 percent, following about 4 percent in 1964.
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