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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1962
Page
13
Milwaukee, Wis. five year old Alan Gerek is dying from a malignant brain tumor. His mother Mrs. Richard Gerek says the cancer is fatal though Alan remains unaware, focusing on gifts and Christmas trees as his family copes with impending death. Alan still believes in Santa Claus.
NASA reported a space rocket launched from Wallops Island Virginia for the Australian government malfunctioned. The Aerobee 150A carried a 186 pound payload to measure very low frequency radio waves in the ionosphere, but 42 seconds after liftoff the launch vehicle failed and the payload did not reach the intended altitude.
In Las Vegas at the Paradise Valley Saddle Assn Gymkhana on Joe Wells' property youngsters competed in barrel races sack races bell races egg races polebending and more under the watchful eye of Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Local youths Adam Shendal and Paula Fox impressed crowds as they rode toward top honors and even fifth place ribbons highlighted the joy of participation and community support.
The piece credits volunteers including William Kirklaw Mary Henry Gene Winn and Larry Voss for organizing a youth equestrian event. Judges Harold Stiewig Bobby McGregor and Jimmy Bond and timers Guy Jacka and Floyd Turner are praised for patience and dedication. The account celebrates sportsmanship, camaraderie and positive impact on youth, noting rivalry and mutual aid among riders.
Washington officials report persistent issues in Defense Secretary McNamara's National Guard reorganization plan. Georgia Governor Vandiver and National Governors Conference adjoinants general plan talks to resolve concerns over standards and unit strength while maintaining six divisions and higher civilian recruitment requirements.
Berlin officials regret the publication of NBC film stills in Der Stern showing faces of 20 West Berlin students and a 450-foot tunnel dig. Spokesman says publication violated press council guidance, but authorities will not block distribution. Another weeky agreed not to publish further stills.
City Commissioners will meet this afternoon at 5 30 p m instead of 4 p m. City Clerk Sig rid Dodson announced the change as they plan to handle a series of planning matters.
The UN General Assembly committee unanimously approved a 24 nation resolution backing cooperation in space research and exploration. It urges development of space law, notes progress on weather and communications research, and references papers from many countries. The measure originated with the United States and gained broad sponsorship.
Mrs Ady Jacobs demonstrates changing television stations by vocalizing a shrill whistle like sound. The anecdote captures a household habit and the quirky public interest in early TV technology.
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