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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1965
Page
1
Las Vegas and surrounding areas welcomed New Year with large crowds on Casino Center and the Strip. Revelers crowded entertainment venues and streets but law enforcement reported few acts of violence or major accidents, noting a cooling storm may have reduced violence. Police Chief Lorin Bunker attributed the quiet start to the weather.
Police booked 63 individuals for various infractions between 7 am Thursday and 7 am yesterday. Most arrests were for drunkenness or fights, reflecting a busy enforcement period.
President Johnson has ordered a government inquiry into the recent round of selective steel price increases, the White House said yesterday.
Hank Greenspun weighs optimism for 1965 and shares a parable about turning sorrow into joy. The article then covers White House actions as George Reedy reports President Johnson asked Council of Economic Advisers chief Gardner Ackley to study potential federal responses to rising steel prices and inflation concerns. It notes early New Year liquor arrests and two accidents on Highway 91 South with no serious injuries.
Las Vegas police officer Detective Harry Christopher shot 19 year old Ray Foulenfont as he fled Mike's Liquor Store on Las Vegas Boulevard. Foulenfont carried two half gallons of wine and died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Police call it justifiable homicide. inquest likely.
Dr. Otto Ravenholt confirmed Kenneth Elder of Southwest Gas as his chief deputy coroner for the metropolitan area with Justices of the Peace serving as deputies in outlying areas such as Boulder City and Henderson. Elder, 55, has 13 years in investigative work including time with the Ohio Highway Patrol and North American Aviation.
The Silver Slipper casino owners must show evidence Monday that the club can be sold to satisfy debts. If not, a public auction will be held. The casino, led by Robert C. Schulze, closed after shaved dice were found and tax issues worsened its prospects. Mortgage holders seek immediate foreclosure while owners request more time to find buyers.
Mr. and Mrs. David Lopez welcomed the first baby of the year at Sunrise Hospital. The boy weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and was born at 12:18 a.m. The Lopez family receives gifts from area merchants. The runnerup birth followed at 12:33 a.m. a girl weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
Las Vegas crime outlook shows 1964 continuing highest national rates in major offenses through November. Homicide and rape rise while armed robbery larceny and auto theft decline. police clearances rise with most felonies cleared by arrest.
Favorites Post Grids win in top bowl tilts highlighted across sports pages. Team performance details and scores summarized for readers.
Mostly clear conditions with northerly winds 13 to 18 mph. Today’s high around 48 and low near 24. Noontime humidity about 38 percent. Sunrise at 6 52 and sunset at 4 33.
Two people died in a Nevada head on collision reported in the Nevada section. Military men are noted to have a reunion in the same paper, with cross references to pages 16 and 2 for full details.
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