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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
2
Consumers vow to check advertised discounts after deceptive price changes. They cite camcoded cans at higher past prices, saying items like canned yams, three for 33 cents, and pickles were misrepresented. Loretta Gibbs invites help with a community newsletter project at 648 6817.
Local planners pose a question on timing for road work that would cut away the island and allow drivers to turn from the Strip onto KENO Lane. No firm date given.
Nancy Cummings recalls three young visitors who stopped by the Clark County bookmobile. When asked if they were brothers, they said yes, and one boy joked about a sister half finished at home. He added their mom would be finished with her in April, leaving the crowd amused.
Tom Douglas, described as the Elsa Maxwell of Las Vegas, is master-minding another Fiesta Tropicana party at the Hotel Tropicana through December 18. The event aims to attract the national jet set with a bigger, more extravagant bash than ever before.
A notice highlights a communication gap affecting foster families in Nevada. It urges agencies to enhance outreach, streamline contact points, and provide clearer guidance to reduce delays and misunderstandings in placement and care processes.
A transcription of the Las Vegas Sun masthead lists editor publisher H M Greenspun and staff roles including Barbara Greenspun executive editor Bryn Armstrong sports editor Tom Diskin and others. It also notes postal entry, circulation manager J Dixon Jr and advertising details with subscription rates and national reps. The text records affiliations with press associations and circulation audits.
A seven year old girl writes to the Arizona Highway Department describing her parents plan to visit the world famous peppered forest. Her polite note captures childlike charm and curiosity about travel.
A newspaper snippet quotes Ruthe D. stating humorously that intelligent life in outer space would not invest millions to land on Earth, implying skepticism about alien visitors. The remark reflects a lighthearted columnist voice in a local page feature.
Las Vegas fire officials say a transient may have started a Sunday night blaze that destroyed two large warehouses on North Main Street. Fire Chief Miller ruled out arson, citing forced entry and occupancy on the second floor as signs a person lived there. The fire at 915 North Main Street spread to an adjoining warehouse as more than 30 firefighters fought for about 30 minutes.
A dense astrological advisory notes Aries through Pisces with daily guidance on contacts, finances, and behavior. It urges early action, prudent spending, and careful planning while warning against risks in the afternoon. Accompanied by a dull closing line and a tease for a paid forecast.
The Las Vegas Valley sees a Decemberish chill with a 29 degree overnight low and a 50 degree daytime high. Northerly 10 to 20 mph winds will persist under mostly cloudy skies with a 55 35 temperature forecast and a chance of showers in the valley and mountain level snow possible.
London UPI reports Harold Wilson defending support for the United States in Vietnam amid leftwing Labour criticism. He warned pending charges of American massacre would not end Britain’s aid, while pledging condemnation if proven. Debate also focused on Nigeria policy and arms supplies to the federal government.
Camilla Hill aged 67 dies in Galveston Texas Sunday with funeral services pending. Survived by daughters Carolyn Hawkins Las Vegas Georgia Sanford Baytown and Ann Scolselia Galveston five grandchildren one sister and one brother.
Las Vegas city receipts lag expenditures as sales tax revenue from the state remains unpaid. Finance Director Hal Laird cites liquor and cigarette tax errors and unexpected revenue gains, leaving November expenditures at 7,244,022 with receipts of 6,624,726.
City of Las Vegas struggles to gather input on a proposed community facility in West Las Vegas. Officials mailed invitations to local organizations and published notices seeking suggestions. Only one reply received. planners warn they have about three months to collect input, coordinate services, and begin preliminary design with an architect.
Mary Syp hus Frehner 74 of 4620 Eleanor Circle died yesterday. Funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel with Bishop Fay Seegmiller officiating. Interment in Logandale Nevada. Born May 28 1895 in St Thomas Nevada she lived here 15 years. Survived by sons Vernon Wesley Edward Floyd and Garth all of Las Vegas. daughters Norma Bowman Pahrump Lois Bergen San Leandro Anna Moore Las Vegas Ida Cusick Las Vegas. sisters Doris Reber St George Utah Clara Sinclair Las Vegas Eleanor Renner Portland Oregon. brothers Everett Syphus Favis St George Utah Lester Syphus Las Vegas. brothers Oscar Adolph and William Lasalle TH.
Funeral service for Morton Cutler 81 of Alamo Nevada held today at the Ala mo LDS Chapel. He died Sunday in a local hospital after a career as a carpenter and was born April 1 1888 in Glendale Utah. Surviving are five daughters and three sons from Alamo Bakersfield Reno Hayward Moapa La Habra California and other areas.
Funeral services held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Bunker Brothers Chapel for Henry Grabowski 79 of 20 E Bonneville who died Sunday. A former assemblyman, he will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born March 22 1890 in LaSalle IA, he lived here 11 years. Survived by his widow Marguerite of Las Vegas daughter Lorraine Bartels of Las Vegas four grandchildren six great grandchildren three
Antonio Babuscio 56 of 2466 Tournament died Sunday at Panozzo Funeral Home Chicago. Born June 19 1913 in Chicago he lived here three years. Survived by widow Marietta of Las Vegas. sons Jimmy and Joey. daughters Gracie Day and Josephine Babuscio. brothers Frankie Jimmy Freddie. sisters Mary Lisa Rosie, all of Chicago.
Ruth M Ruttenbusch of 1496 S Seventh St St Louis died Sunday at Lupton Funeral Home in St Louis age 65 born May 30 1904 in St Louis lived here one year survived by husband Rody and son Dena Shendal of Las Vegas
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