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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
1
An editorial argues that free education is society’s most stable institution and calls for full exploration of the Fifth Careet School property before criticism. It notes the federal offer of 700000 for the site, contrasts with a hoped 1250000, and cautions that budgeted land value may be limited. The piece urges informed decisions amid misinformation.
Nevada Council of Churches backs ending capital punishment for capital crimes. The group adopted a resolution at its legislative seminar urging abolition, following earlier recommendations from former Atty. Gen. Charles Springer and a second resolution pushing amendments to the 1961 law.
The mummified body of 38 year old casino shill and busboy Jack Eugene Burks was found in desert dumping grounds near the Strip. Sheriff Ralph Lamb’s office investigated possible foul play as detectives evaluate how long the body lay exposed and the cause of death.
The Truckee River overflowed its banks as 1.61 inches of rain drenched Reno. Debris filled floodwaters shut roads and ditches broke, with officials warning river could flood further by midnight and 24 to 36 hours of continued rain.
The Defense Department acknowledged two large Soviet ships reached Cuban ports in the last week but said no offensive weapons were found. Senator Keating cited evidence that Soviet medium range missile sites remain in Cuba, noting dismantling photos and past removal of missiles from sites.
A Las Vegas Sun Classified notice suggests disposing of a sasabonsam by sale in Las Vegas. The creature is described as a hideous monster with Droodshot eyes long hair and spiked feet. Contact number 385-3111 for sale details.
President Kennedy named Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. to be undersecretary of commerce, the No. 2 post, with confirmation by the Senate. Roosevelt, 48, campaigned for Kennedy in 1960 and would succeed Edward Gudeman who resigned the $21,000 yearly post.
In San Jose, Dr Geza de Kaplany’s alter ego Pierre La Roche is identified as the man who killed his bride Hanna, 25, by nitric acid last Aug 28. Psychiatrist Dr A Russell Lee testified that La Roche controlled de Kaplany’s life, admitting the act and that he had posed as a French journalist to others.
Light rain today with southerly winds 20 to 30 mph. High around 65 and low near 55. Yesterday’s high 67 and low 55. Noon humidity near 50 percent. Suprise 6 41 sunset 5 07.
Cyril O. Bastian proposes a crash program for Clark and Washoe counties to use realistic unimproved land assessments. He told Nevada Assembly committees that valuing land properly could lift fiscal strain, boost local school bond capacity, and ease school finance issues. The plan urges immediate action by the Nevada Tax Commission.
The driver of a late model car near the California Nevada line says he could not avoid two men who rushed into the road after their car became stuck, killing both. CHP officers investigated the crash and identified the victims and circumstances.
Jazz saxophonist Charlie Ventura, 44, pleaded innocent to narcotics possession charges and was ordered to stand trial April 15. Ventura, arrested December 19, 1959, by sheriff's detectives who found marijuana in his home and car, is free on $2,500 bond and opens tonight in New York City with the Gene Krupa band.
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