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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
2
The Las Vegas bank notes a year of strong growth in business and community life, with new seven branches and a focus on serving more local customers. It highlights rising traffic, a playful look at nearly 10 000 dog tags, and Reno’s New Year sign change as context for a hopeful 1964.
Barry Goldwater plans a January 3 meeting in Phoenix with Arizona Republican leaders to discuss his 1964 plans while signaling a possible Senate reelection if he shuns the presidency. Other GOP figures including Rockefeller Nixon Scranton and Romney are weighing primary bids and Eisenhower backs several prospects from his Gettysburg farm.
The public clings to sorrow over John F Kennedy s death and questions the handling of the case against the President s alleged assassin.
A preliminary hearing continues in Justice Court for Horace G. Tucker 64 a former North Las Vegas mayor charged with murder in the Oct 7 fatal shooting of Omer Evans 41 whose body was found in Tucker s living room Tucker denies the shooting claiming he slept in an adjacent bedroom The judge had denied a defense motion to dismiss the murder charge for lack of probable cause.
The 88th Congress closes after the Senate passes a $3 billion foreign aid package and limits private credit guarantees for wheat sales to Russia. The House adjourns as Sen. Vinson moves to end the session, with a Jan 7, 1964 return planned.
Nevada Public Service Commission ordered Central Telephone Co to start extended area dialing in Las Vegas before Jan 1. Rates for Las Vegas and North Las Vegas residents were not raised, but Boulder City customers get higher rates to cover the new service. Henderson Telephone Co also received a rate hike to fund the expansion. The plan ties Boulder City Henderson and Las Vegas into direct dialing, ending operator assisted calls.
Reno reports a busy year ahead in Nevada construction with more than 450 million dollars in projects planned for 1964. E W McKenzie president of the Nevada Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America cites F W Dodge Corp figures showing Nevada construction at 320.567 million for the first ten months of this year. He expects total 1963 volume near 380 million and 1964 gains split between residential 25 million and nonresidential and engineering 45 million.
McNamara said the defense budget would show a net cut despite rising military pay obligations. Between 1961 and 1965 retired and military pay increases add about 2.5 billion annually, with another 24 percent pay rise expected next year, yet a one billion dollar cut remains.
A last minute rush to buy 1964 state auto tags has increased staff at the State Motor Vehicle Department on 3105 E. Sahara Ave. Fred Fray says new residents must visit the offices before today. Other residents may mail the form and payment. Mail-in forms must be returned by January 31 to obtain the 1964 decals.
Marie Consuello Early 51 of Las Vegas dies Friday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. James Christian. burial at Palo Alto Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto California. She lived in Las Vegas 10 years. Survived by son David Early. sister Melba LaVerne Mitchell. brother Alexander P. Rimmer Jr.. parents Alexander P. Rimmer Sr. and wife.
Alexander Spells 26, of 800 Blankenship, had his murder charge reduced to involuntary manslaughter after a self defense claim via witness Tom mey Clark. He pleaded guilty and received three months probation, with 138 days already served, and was granted permission to live with his mother in San Diego.
Hank Greenspun notes local newsboys and staff endure tough times with early deliveries and a few beguiled subscribers. He warns against a bogus fundraising scheme and praises the circulation department for their efforts while predicting continued hardship for months ahead.
The notice lists New Year services across clubs and churches including St. Anne's St. Christopher's St. Bridget's St. James St. Joan of Arc St. Viator and other parishes with multiple mass times from early morning to night. Also notes All Saints Christ Church St Matthew's Calvary Lutheran First Methodist Holy Communion and New Year's Eve 11 30 p.m. service.
City and County health officials pressed for inspection fees to fund expanded services, while opposing plans singling out mobile homes. Ron Richardson claimed the rule was discriminatory against over 17,000 area mobile homes in transient use, and city commissioner Phil Mirabelli urged alternatives to direct business fees. A compromise overhaul of fee schedules was hinted after a lengthy session.
Advertisement promotes Las Vegas Manor a planned mature adults community in North Las Vegas. It markets indoor facilities including clubhouse card room billiard room library reading lounge living room with fireplace TV room and large multipurpose room. Outdoor amenities feature pool jacuzzi shuffleboard croquet barbecue pits and an adjacent 18 hole municipal golf course. Nearby Wonder World Shopping Center and a home show on Channel 8 invite inquiries and a free brochure by mail.
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