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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
2
A Las Vegas bank advertises a Christmas Club plan across seven branches. The piece satirically recounts Fortune magazine comp subscriptions and quirky anecdotes before urging customers to sign up now for an easy, carefree Yuletide next year.
Clark County grand jury meeting canceled by foreman Walter Geary and rescheduled for December 29 at the courthouse. A witness tied to Sanitation District 1 probe was reportedly unavailable, and a second witness was canceled when the session ended.
As the Eel and Russian rivers rose past 1955 levels, 1,500 people fled Fortuna and regional authorities warned of levee breaks. Gov Brown sought federal aid while National Guardsmen aided evacuees. roads blocked, rail lines shut, and communities like Guerneville and Crescent City faced isolation and rising floodwaters threatening crops and infrastructure.
Judge Mowbray rules the district electoral actions improper for not specifying term sought. He cites statutory limits and outlines a plan: five directors to be elected over two biennial cycles, with four-year terms for two members and three members for four-year terms from 1966 onward.
A Nevada era column argues the radical right mimics leftist tactics to disrupt schools and libraries. It frets about Parents for American Education, labor wages for educators, and calls for protests to stay constructive while urging voters to support current school policies and salary goals.
A bandit uses a mail prank to stage a robbery scare as an officer recalls a package with money. Snowden and several employees reportedly entered the office surprised by the fake Santa act and the fake money in the package.
Angelinos admire the Music Center and some concertgoers have taken home crystal decorations and embossed ashtrays since the Memorial Pavallion opened on December 13.
Lost item found on highway 8 and 95 between Reno and Schurz. Blue suitcase labeled with a Seattle name and address. Reward offered. Call 642-4073 for details.
An ad fragment offers exclusive formulas for businesses, industry and homes with investment ranges from 3100 to 7000 secured by inventory and factory setup help. Also lists a 1954 Chevy for sale and a Lambretta TV-175 motorcycle with accessories, best offers, contact numbers.
Clark County Nevada invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to transport voting monies and election materials to and from polling places and warehouses for 1965. Bids due January 20, 1945 at 10 00 AM at the Purchasing Agent office in the Clark County Courthouse Las Vegas.
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