Gas Chamber Casts Shadow on His New Year
In Nevada State Prison awaiting possible execution, 29 year old Jack Rainsberger reflected on his past after admitting the fatal stabbing of Erlene Folker in 1958. He spoke of New Year resolutions shaped by Synanon influence and a desire to redeem himself through future conduct and social responsibility.
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New Year Greetings From a Political Observer
A columnist reflects on Nelson Rockefeller becoming a father and his presidential ambitions. He muses on divorce, ego, and the 1964 political landscape with nods to Nixon and Johnson, wishing happiness to families and the nation as the year opens.
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Judge Will View Home Of Tucker
Justice of the Peace Tom Pursel will visit Horace Tucker's home at 1900 Glider St in North Las Vegas as part of Tucker's preliminary murder hearing for the Oct 7 slaying of Omer Jack Evans. The visit comes amid prior fatal shootings near the residence, including Earl Kaylor's May 1957 death.
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First New Year baby born in Las Vegas at Sunrise Hospital
John Patrick Beauvais was born at 12.01 a.m. on New Year’s Day weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. He is the fourth child of Edward and (unnamed) Beauvais of 4413 Nolan Lane. The father, Bonanza Airlines budget director, paced the hospital room as three more babies arrived shortly after.
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Reno and Las Vegas Ring In New Year With Mixed Happenings
Nevada welcomed 1964 with large crowds in Las Vegas and a quiet start in Reno. One fatal crash near Luning killed Martha J. Banta, a 42 year old Hawthorne teacher, when her car rolled at over 100 mph into an old jail. Las Vegas hosted heavy New Year Eve celebrations while law enforcement reported routine holiday arrests and no serious injuries.
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Nehru plans to stay as prime minister through 1964
New Delhi India premier Jawaharlal Nehru said in an exclusive UPI interview that he intends to remain as India’s prime minister through 1964. Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus vows to sever treaties with Turkey Britain and Greece after a monastery raid killing three Greek Orthodox monks.
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Victim Shot By Deputy Hurt In Sunrise Valley Incident
Arthur B. Whittaker, wounded in the left shoulder by Deputy Fred Anderson during a nighttime check at 3707 Cinder Lane, is recovering in Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Sheriff Ralph Lamb cited a doorway confrontation, with Whittaker and deputies misreading each other as burglars. Whittaker, a day watchman, said he would give his account when feeling better.
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Las Vegas Sets 1963 Building Record at 105 Million
The Las Vegas City Department of Building and Safety reports 1963 new construction totaling 105 million dollars, surpassing 1962 by over 25 million and doubling 1960-61 activity. Home building led with 3,668 permits valued at 68.27 million, while multifamily units and commercial permits added to the year’s boom.
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Civil Rights Examined by Youths
Las Vegas youths highlight civil rights potential as equal rights and opportunity. The Las Vegas Sun presents views from high school leaders after the eighth annual Sun Youth Forum with summaries of over 500 students.
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Governor Sawyer Diagnosed With Hepatitis
UPI reports Tuesday tests show Governor Sawyer contracted a liver virus hepatitis. The doctor says he is in satisfactory condition and must rest for several days with activity restrictions for weeks. The governor's return date is unclear but expected before the legislature's special session.
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