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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1962
Page
1
A Las Vegas result notes a 4 1 defeat for Fullmer in a rematch at a boxing venue. The story highlights the event as part of Southern Nevada’s homegrown press coverage and emphasizes local sports context.
A wealthy Las Vegas woman, Mrs Lillian Howell 65, was found slain in a Santa Monica apartment after returning from a trip. Det Lt Paul Gulas said her son Edwin White investment broker was informed and contacted by Santa Monica police. Neighbors recalled Howell spoke of a fortune in jewels and stocks and rented the luxury unit three weeks earlier for 350 dollars cash.
The Skybolt issue is dropped as the United States agrees to provide Polaris missiles and required hardware for British submarines. Anglo-American leaders end a three day conference by offering nuclear bombers and tech atomic weapons to NATO at once and forming a Polaris strike force partly British. France’s Charles de Gaulle attends on similar terms, while pursuing an independent French nuclear force.
UPI reports Nevada’s population, growing fastest in the nation, should top 400000 by January 1 and reach about 1237000 by 1970. Estimates by Jack Howell of the Commerce field office rely on births deaths and migration, noting Reno Sparks growth from natural gas and California spillover into Clark and Washoe counties. Clark County estimated at 204009 residents, Washoe at 106571.
The Toronto Transit Commission canceled its annual Christmas carol presentation over the loudspeaker in the subway yesterday after riders complained they are saturated with Christmas music on radio and do not want to hear it during commuting and shopping.
Labor Secretary Wirtz held last minute talks with east and Gulf coast shippers and the ILA to avert a looming maritime strike. A union spokesman said he criticized both sides for not reaching a negotiation basis as the 75,000 dockworkers face a 80 day cooling off period ending soon.
A brush fire in the Laurel Canyon area of the Hollywood hills came under control quickly with no structures burned. The blaze covered about 35 acres of brush in the densely populated zone between Laurel Canyon boulevard and Wooded Avenue as 90 firefighters battled it with ground crews and a tanker plane dropping water.
Reno's Riverside Hotel on Truckee Street closed Thursday after running out of money, darkening its seven stories on casino row. About 325 employees were sent home five days before Christmas with uncertain pay, as hotel attorneys warned employees they may not receive full compensation. The shutdown followed a decision by the operating corporation late Wednesday night.
Four district court judges heard arguments on revoking minister licenses held by three men who have conducted many marriages. The proceedings were deferred to January 10 for advisory ruling after two defendants explained their congregations and ordination methods while the third moved to dismiss on technical grounds. Charlie A. Cady, lodging at Elwell Hotel, claimed ordination at a theological school.
Mostly clear weather with gentle winds. High near 65 and a low around 32. Yesterday's high 61 and low 33. Noontime humidity 36 percent. Sunrise at 6 45 and sunset at 4 30.
Americans prepared for a long Christmas travel peak with record crowds at rail and air terminals from the East to Hawaii. The National Safety Council warned 650 to 750 may die in traffic accidents during the 102hour period ending Tuesday, as railroads added trains and airlines increased flights.
Thousands fled to high ground in Honolulu as a tidal wave alert sparked panic. Officials blamed radio and siren failures after prior precautions. Sirens blasted for nearly an hour across Oahu following a reported Aleutian earthquake and tsunami warning.
In thick fog near San Onofre California a Greyhound bus and a lumber truck collided head on. Bus driver Raymond Benskin 35 was killed and 17 others injured. Truck driver William Eugene Peters 38 of Inglewood was booked on suspicion of manslaughter.
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