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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1964

Page

7

Vegas Couple's Son Lost in Sea Tragedy

James Powers age 25, son of Mr and Mrs James Powers of Las Vegas, vanished Nov 6 after his 38-foot fishing boat Holi collided with Danish freighter Our boat just exploded in the main ship channel eight miles from San Francisco. Portell, a crewman from the fishing vessel, was rescued. fog hindered searches as Powers was believed badly hurt and unable to escape.

Las Vegas Coast Guard James Powers Garces San Francisco Golden Gate Powers Oakland Marit Moersk Mr. Power Holi Vincent J. Portell Santa Marina Mr. Powers Reno Young Powers Joan James Powers Jr New Jersey Marines Bay Area

Low TWA Fare Rejected by CAB Between Los Angeles and Las Vegas

The Civil Aeronautics Board denied Trans World Airlines request to set a $13 jet coach fare on the Los Angeles to Las Vegas route. The agency suspended the tariff and will hold hearings. TWA argued reconsideration, saying factors were overlooked and suspension would hurt finances, but CAB found the fare too low for jet service compared with Bonanza and Western rivals.

TWA Bonanza Western

Nevada tourism growth tied to industrial development

Gov. Grant Sawyer said tourism and industry can grow together in Nevada. Speaking at Fallon during the opening of two new plants, he emphasized a strong tourism promotion push while inviting out of state businesses to locate in the state.

Fallon Nev UPI Grant Sawyer Nevada Sawyer

Nevada proposes 17 at large state senate seats

State Sen James Slattery proposes that Nevada elect 17 senators at large. His plan would create 17 districts one per county, with candidates required to reside in their county, but elected by voters statewide.

Reno UPI James Slattery R-Storey Nevada Slattery Legislative Bill Drafters Office Carson City Senate

Ex-Bookie De Franco Fined In Wagering Tax Case

Peter F. De Franco, once a Fresno bookmaker now in Las Vegas, was fined 500 dollars for failing to pay the 50 dollar wagering tax. He pled guilty to one count from an April 22 grand jury indictment. three counts were dismissed. Graber also pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing December 14.

Fresno Calif UPI Peter F. de Franco Las Vegas de Franco Los Angeles U.S Graber

Pesticide Concerns Diminish at National Milk Meet

At the 48th annual National Milk Producers Foundation convention the panel said pesticide impact on milk is shrinking due to stricter policing and protective measures. Louis Arrigoni, R. J. Anderson, J. Kenneth Kirk, and H. F. Kraybill discussed actionable levels, testing limits, and sources of contamination around dairies.

National Milk Producers Foundation Louis Arrigoni Seattle Consolidated Dairy Products Co R. J. Anderson Washington, D.C J. Kenneth Kirk Washington, D. C Food and Drug Administration H. F. Kraybill Public Health Service Arrigoni New York City Los Angeles Kirk Anderson Kraybill E. E. Pederson United Dairymen’s Association A. Everette Macintyre Federal Trade Commission MacIntyre National Milk Producers Abtionbela Flamingo Hotel Sunfoto

Carlson urges fair profit share for Kansas farmers

Kansas Senator Frank Carlson urged the National Milk Producers Federation to ensure farmers receive a fair share of profits. He noted farm income fell from 17.3 billion in 1947 to 12 billion in 1960, then rose slightly, with 1964 about 3 percent lower than 1963, and farm share of the economy dropping from 3 percent to 2.5 percent in early 1964.

Frank Carlson Kansas National Milk Producers Federation Flamingo Hotel Carlson

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