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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1963
Page
2
The Sun announces Bryn Armstrong as Executive Editor, praising his Nevada journalism knowledge and Reno background. The editor cites needed management help for the growing paper and asserts Armstrong will enhance coverage and politics reporting as the state’s largest newspaper expands its staff.
Powell aged 53, famed Arkansas banjo player turned TV producer and star, died after a four month battle with cancer. His fourth wife Sandra was present at his death and remained composed during the final days. The deaths of Powell and fellow celebrities follow Charles Laughton and Thomas Mitchell within three weeks. The couple had recently rented a beach home together.
UN officials in New York admitted the Jadotville capture was a brilliantly executed action. Bunche announced his departure and said he would consult UN officials on present and future activities including political military and administrative matters. The Jadotville attack marked the first major breakdown in communication between New York headquarters and Leopoldville.
The Las Vegas Sun Inc announces its morning edition staff led by H. M. Greenspun as president and Ray Germain as vice president with Barbara Greenspun as secretary and Num an White as vice president. Executive editor Bryn Armstrong and managing editor Joe McClain head the editorial desk with Tamara Anureeva scene editor and C. D. James business manager. Circulation managed by Norvell Wood and Dee Coakley oversees classified ads. The publication operates from 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada publishing mornings including Sundays.
Found dog in Patadree Valley described as a blonde cocker with deafness. Name noted as Taffy. Reward offered and contact via RE 3-2016 after 4 PM to arrange return.
Classified notices show jobs for shoe salesmen and office workers at local stores. Women housekeeper and bookkeeper positions listed with contact numbers. Multiple furnished and studio apartments offered with contact details. Vehicle for sale and a foreign car listing included with price and contact.
The eulogist recounts Jim Cashman as a modest, unmaterialistic figure who enriched the community by securing property for Cashman Field and the Elks Lodge. Described as a sportsman and hunter who shunned gambling profits, he was buried beside his wife Leah at Woodlawn Cemetery with a sheriff’s posse honor guard. Survived by son James Jr of Las Vegas and daughter Mrs. Robert Margison of San Rafael, Calif., and six grandchildren.
Armstong lived in Las Vegas from 1930 to 1938 with father Louis E. Armstrong a chef at the State Cafe and Pair O Dice Club. He served four years in the U S Army in World War II then worked for Sierra Nevada papers including Woodland Daily Democrat and Sacramento Bee. He helped found the Northern Nevada Professional Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi and held roles with the YMCA and Snowshoe Thompson Chapter. At the University of Nevada he edited the student paper and joined Lambda Chi Alpha. He reported on the Nevada Legislature and campaigns since 1950.
Reds moved during the night taking their dead and wounded as American advisers expressed disappointment and anger that South Vietnamese troops might fail one of their biggest tests after over a year of training.
A group of evangelist peasants sought aid at the Soviet Embassy amid fears of violence as they headed for home. US officials criticized Vietnamese commanders over a costly battle at Ap Bac where over 100 government troops were killed or wounded. Three US service members died in helicopters. five wounded. five helicopters shot down.
The Nevada Clark County district court census lists Philip A Jordan versus Etsuko Nozawa Jordan. Sidney Whitmore is named as the defendant at Stewart Street Las Vegas. The respondent must answer within 20 days of service. failure to respond may lead to default judgment for dissolution of marriage to Helen Scott. Deputy Clerk Marlene Van Derwest notes the district court seal dated December 12 with publication dates December 21 26 1962 and January 4 1963.
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