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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1969
Page
2
A student discussion questions representation in law and Vietnam. They critique industrial influence on conservation and politics, ask if Vietnam is a political or economic tool, and conclude withdrawal seems best while affirming love for country and hope for change.
UPI reports the week ended with Key West recording a high of 8 degrees, while Devils Lake North Dakota saw a low of 9 degrees below zero. The 24 hour temperatures and precipitation data conclude at 4 a.m. Local and national figures are summarized.
Obituary items report funeral services and survivorship for Elizabeth Adams Pearson 80 of Las Vegas born 1889 in Chicago, husband Bernard. Marcia Veronica Crellin 98 of Las Vegas, born 1871 in Dakota Territory, two nieces named. La Verna Thelma Harner 58 of Kingman survived by husband George. Herbert Paul Brown 57 of Las Vegas survived by Dolly and five sons with Vietnam service and 13 grandchildren. Funeral times listed at Bunker Brothers Chapel and Woodlawn Cemetery references.
Raveside funeral services will be held at Memory Gardens at 3 30 p m Wednesday for the deceased. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and pay their respects at the graveside ceremony.
Las Vegas Sun masthead lists editor publisher and staff roles including H M Greenspun and Romoth names. Subscription rates show daily and Sunday prices by mail with durations and advance payment required.
Rodolfo Lauranzon 39 of 189 Ida Avenue died yesterday in a local hospital. Rosary at 6 p.m. Monday in Bunker Brothers Chapel and Requiem Mass at 1 a.m. Tuesday in St. Bridget's Church officiated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Moran. Burial will follow in Wood. Lauranzon born May 22, 1930 in Santiago Orente Cuba. He had lived here 18 months. Surviving are his widow Les-
President Nixon remains undecided on vetoing the compromise tax relief bill amid concerns over long term revenue losses estimated at 9.1 billion annually in 1973. GOP leaders report a very close final decision after reviewing the non inflationary impact and revenue savings cited by conferees.
Leland Mark Nelson 66 of Alamo died yesterday with funeral at 1 p m Monday in the LDS Chapel Alamo. He was born December 9 1903 in Douglass Arizona and lived in Alamo 24 years. Survived by wife Gertrude two sons Leland B and Jack A Nelson both of Alamo two daughters Carma Stewart Las Vegas and Verla Wadesworth Alamo four brothers Ferron Sacramento Carl Reno Anthony Safford and Lloyd Tucson five sisters Pearle Bingham Eureka Verna Hardy Winslow and Veda Anderson Tucson. Bunker Brothers directing arrangements.
Funeral services conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Chapel for Virginia Lee Sanders 40 of 1701 Bannies Lane who died Friday in a local hospital. She was born June 15, 1929 in St. Louis and lived in the area 15 years. Surviving are her husband Gene two daughters Lori and Jill of Las Vegas mother Mary Ellen Thomas Webb City Mo step-father James C. Thomas Sr. Las Vegas and step-brother James C. Thomas Jr. Laguna Beach Calif.
Nevada Bank of Nevada and First National Bank of Nevada push back against New York Rep. Rosenthal’s charge that Christmas Clubs shortchange customers. Bank leaders defend paying interest and cite local economic benefits and ongoing support for savings plans amid Christmas spending concerns.
Jerry G Price 66 of 1614 Thelma Lane died yesterday in a local hospital. Ducted service at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Palm Chapel with Rev. Herbert Osman officiating. Burial at Palm Memorial Park. Born October 23 1908 in Pittsburgh Kansas he lived here 11 years. Survived by wife Nadine of Las Vegas two sons Jerry and Donald of Kansas City Missouri a daughter Barbara Price of Kansas City brother Corbin Price of Denver Colorado and seven grandchildren.
Harold Wandesforde of Title Insurance Trust donates a check to support the Kiwanis Christmas Crusade. Mrs Craig contributes toys for the program.
Clark County Public Defender’s Office declines to represent Garth A Ravenholt on six drug charges because his father, the county health officer, is financially unable to help. The youth faces one narcotics sale count and two possession counts and will appear in Justice Court on January 22 for preliminary hearings. He is free on $3,500 cash bail posted by his father.
Author Harold Robbins will make his screen directing debut while producing a film version of his novel 79 Park Ave. The project marks Robbins' first foray behind the camera alongside his role as producer.
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