Police say club used after man resisted officers
Conflicting reports circulated as police assert a club was employed to subdue the man only after he swung on officers repeatedly and resisted arrest.
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
1
New Year Reflections Highlight Peace and Progress Amid Las Vegas Ties
A year opening message praises peace and prosperity after 1963’s tragedy. It notes satellites beaming TV to Europe, space exploration, and improved Las Vegas employment. A personal farewell to Betty and Dick Chappell recalls 1946 fellowship with Dick Chappell at the Flamingo Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Betty
Dick Chappell
Dickie
Carter
Joey
Flamingo Hotel
Las Vegas Life
The
Flamingo
Paul Price
Military cutback for U S in Japan announced
The Air Force will withdraw 3 500 personnel and 78 planes from Japan, cutting U S forces there by 8 percent next spring and summer. A 700 man fighter wing will move to England Air Base and a 1 000 man transport unit to Hickam Field Hawaii. The plan includes returning 2 000 dependents, eliminating 2 400 Japanese civilian jobs, and shifting some fighter units to a rotational basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Japan
England Air Force Base
Alexandria
Hickam Field
Honolulu
Pentagon
Itazuki
England
Spain
Tokyo
Sheriff Deputies Involved In Nevada Shooting Incident
A board of inquiry will investigate the shooting of 48 year old Arthur Whitaker, a night watchman at Rich's Display in Las Vegas. Whitaker was wounded in the left shoulder by a 38 caliber slug and is in fair condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Deputy Fred Anderson, 25, and Deputy Herbert Grewe were on patrol when they spotted a car near Rich's Display. They approached with lights out, suspecting a burglary, after noting lights on and a door ajar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Arthur Belmont Whittaker
Rich
Richard Loden
Cinder Lane
Ralph Lamb
Whittaker
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Herbert Grewe
Lamb
Man in Our Society Spotlighted by Las Vegas Youth
Young Las Vegans at the eighth annual SUN Youth Forum discussed society and man. The panel showed mature insight and the topic is featured in Voice of Youth on today’s Las Vegas Sun editorial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Compromise Reaches End to Las Vegas Health Fees Deadlock
City, county and health board officials reach a tentative plan to fund a expanded District Health Board program without imposing inspection fees. Las Vegas may cover its share via regular budget funds, with further meetings to resolve sources and legal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
District Board of Health
County Commission
Health Board
North Las Vegas
Boulders City
Las Vegas
Prisoners Escape From Ormsby County Jail
Two 26 year old inmates escaped by sawing through bars with a hacksaw. Chief Deputy Marshal Robert Humphrey named John Martin Stevens and George Nulliner as the escapees. Stevens reportedly had a hacksaw hidden on him when captured in Reno on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
UPI
Ormsby County
Robert Humphrey
John Martin Stevens
George Nulliner
Humphrey
Steven
Reno
Cartoonist Shoemaker Draws Sun as Personal Highlight
Vaughn Shoemaker, nationally syndicated cartoonist, contributes a Sun exclusive on today’s editorial page. The feature contrasts with regular Herblock work and captures the spirit of Las Vegas’ only homeowned newspaper the Las Vegas Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas Sun
Vaughn Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Herblock
The
SUNS
Las Vegas
Local girl found unconscious with bottle nearby
Linda Williams eight was found outside her home in Great Yarmouth England semiconscious bystanders reported a half empty bottle of sherry on the ground near her. She is currently recovering and the incident is being investigated as a suspected hangover related episode.
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Great Yarmouth
England
Linda Williams
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