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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1963

Page

2

Desperate Religious Sect Holes Up In South Carolina Basement

In Pelham, South Carolina, 39 members of a non denominational sect barricaded in a church basement after receiving a divine warning of national destruction. They stockpiled food and bedding while two families left. The basement, heated by gas with poor ventilation, worries authorities who may shut gas valves as children remain inside.

Pelham 8. C UPI South Carolina Pearson Greenville J. R. Martin

Two Killed In Los Gatos Auto Crash

In Los Gatos California a car failed to negotiate a turn and plunged 300 feet into a creek. Richard Dolioff 16 and Randolph J Reimers 15 were killed. Dolloff's 13 year old brother David survived with a broken leg. The elder Dolloff is the son of Norman H Dolloff a San Jose geology professor.

Los Gatos Calif UPI Richard Dolioff Randolph J. Reimers San Jose Dolloff Norman H. Dolloff The American Assn

Classes Open For Foreign Born Residents

Adults may enroll for reading and spelling classes with separate sessions for non English speakers. Citizenship assistance will be available at the immigration office. Interested persons should enroll Monday Jan 7 at 6 30 p m in Room 101 at Las Vegas High School.

Office of Immigration East Fremont Las Vegas High School

JFK Cuts Washington Visit Time to Two Days

The State Department announced President Kennedy will limit the Washington portion of official foreign visits to two days in 1963 to fit these dignitaries into his schedule. Previously visitors spent three days in Washington and seven elsewhere.

Washington UPI Kennedy Capital State Department

Plane Crash Near Wildflower Saddle Leaves Victims Injured

A plane with unknown ages and addresses of the pilot and passengers crashed after 2:30 a.m. in heavy clouds near Wildflower Saddle. The pilot reported the crash two hours later. Sheriff Al Ayars led a jeep posse evacuating injured to an ambulance, with access limited to about a half mile from the site.

Federal Aviation Agency Sheriff's Jeep al Ayars

Tshombe vows to stay and defend Katanga amid clashes

Tshombe declares commitment to Katanga and Africa amid UN forces bridgehead actions across the Lufira River. He says he met his cabinet to discuss losses from the Jadotville operation and reports Katangese casualties as light.

Africa Katanga Tshombe U.N Lufira Jadotville

Gunman confronts teens on Blue Diamond Road near Warner Springs

Thursday afternoon a man approached a car on Blue Diamond Road after stopping near Warner Springs and claimed trespassing. Deputies say he assaulted one teen and attempted to assault another. she resisted and he fired a shot.

Blue Diamond Road Warner Springs

Former Dictator Pleads to Stay In United States

Former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez seeks to avoid extradition by asking the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans for release from county jail. He argues his return to Venezuela would mean certain death while Venezuela seeks his repatriation on robbery charges.

United States Miami UPD Marcos Perez Jimenez U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Perez Jimenez Venezuela Jimenez Expictator

Life’s Ambition Leads to Pokey

James Newton, a 29 year old mechanic, is in police custody on grand theft suspicion after stealing and driving an empty Greyhound bus through downtown Los Angeles at midnight New Year’s Eve. He told officers it was worth it and said driving a bus had been his lifelong dream.

Los Angeles API James Newton Newton George Ullom

Russ Says Direct Air Links Planned to Syria and Iraq

Moscow reports from Tass that Russia has completed agreements for direct air service from Moscow to Damascus and Baghdad. Flights to the Syrian and Iraqi capitals are expected to begin next month, establishing new regional routes.

Moscow UPI Russia Syria Iraq Tass Damascus Bagdad

Pole Granted Political Asylum in Australia

Sydney authorities said Gerzy Boniecki, a commercial aide to the Polish Consulate General, was granted political asylum in Australia. Boniecki moved into the consular post two years ago after his predecessor defected.

Sydney Australia APT Gerzy Boniecki Boniecki

Questionable Resort Hotel Association threatens gaming freedom

A writer criticizes the Resort Hotel Association led by George Ullom or his successor Golfstein. They label the group a front for mobs aiming to monopoly gaming, warn of lavish pay and a failing leadership, and fear its influence on Southern Nevada’s hotels amid calls of peaceful, but potentially violent, changes.

Benny Resort Hotel Association Uliom George Allom Golfstein Nevada

Foreign Aid Study Aims for March Report

Gen. Lucius D. Clay said his committee advising the President on foreign aid will not investigate specific programs. After a meeting with Secretary of State Dean Rusk he expects to deliver a first report to the President by early March.

Washington UPS Lucius D. Clay Clay Dean Rusk

Bechtold Memorial Safety Award Created by Air Lift Magazine

Air Lift Magazine announced a yearly safety award in memory of Capt Edward Bechtold who died with 25 others in the Eastern DC 7B crash at Idlewild Airport on November 30. Bechtold was a leading air safety advocate and top accident investigator for the Air Line Pilots Association. The Capt Edward J Bechtold Memorial Trophy will honor the airline pilot judged to have advanced airline safety in the prior year.

Washington UPI Airlift Magazine Edward Bechtold Eastern Air Lines Idlewild Bechtold Air Line Pilots Association Edward J. Bechtold

Local Newspaper Staff and Publishing Details

The document lists the Las Vegas Sun publishing staff led by president BH M Greenspun with vice presidents Ray germain Norman Whitf and Barbara Greenspun serving as secretary. It notes executives editors managers and department heads, the Las Vegas Sun publication details, and subscription rates with single copy and monthly prices. It also mentions affiliations with press associations and circulation auditing bodies.

BH. M. Greenspun Ray Germain Norman Whitf Barbara Greenspun H. M Greenspun Las Vegas Nevada Congress Allen Kiapp Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publisher’s Association California Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of

Record Tonnage at Marseilles Port in 1962

Marseille port announced a record 6.5 million tons of cargo passed through in 1962 and a port record of 2 million passengers. Officials attributed the passenger surge largely to refugees from Algeria.

Marseilles France UPI Algeria

Downtown Basin Owners Oppose One Way Traffic Plan

Sam Boyd gathered all basin owners in the downtown area to oppose one way streets. City and state traffic engineers say two way streets cannot handle the volume. Interchange planning remains stalled awaiting a final decision.

Sam Boyd Basino

Sale of McQarran Property Smith Apartments Bid Notice

Clark County Nevada auctions three nonseparable duplex units the Smith Apartments on Government Lot HM Section 4 Township 1 South Range 61 M.D.B.4&M. Bids must be sealed and submitted to the Purchasing Agent Clark County Courthouse Las Vegas prior to sale. A 25 percent deposit required with balance due in 15 days. The board may reject bids and readvertise. Also notice of settlement hearing for the estate of Catharine Hayward Griffen with Co executors Griffen and Hayward. hearing January 30 1963 at 8:30 am in Las Vegas Clark County.

Board of Commissioner Overk Omirthouse Las Vegas Smith Apartments M.D.B McQarran Property Mith Apts Ami of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Clark County Nevada Louis F. LA Porta Las Vegas Sun Pub Eighth Judicial District Court State of Clark Catharine Hayward Gripfen Catharine H. Griffen Catharine Griffen Pettison Charles H. Griffen Homer M. Hayward Catharine Hayward Griffen Ocatharine H. Griffen District Court Beal Scott Reed Aileen Concer Brothers South Fourth Street

Power Outage Hits Henderson Area After Plant Shutdown

Two of three steam generators at Clark plant were shut for maintenance leaving one generator and the 230000 volt line from Boulder Dam to Henderson. A smog soaked insulators then rain caused a short, cutting power across Southern Nevada. Power returned in stages with Las Vegas Western section restored by 5:29 a.m.

Clark Boulder Dam Henderson Nevada Power Co Cocks Stop Nevada London Los Angeles NPC Mercury NTS Las Vegas

Powell Celebrity Funeral Reflects Hollywood Reverence

Barbara Stanwyck Dean Jones Ann Rutherford Jack Cooper Jimmy Stewart Hugh O Brian Danny Thomas and James Cagney attended the Powell funeral. Dr Castellanos praised Richard Powell whose death followed a four month battle with chest cancer and lymph gland disease. The service included Episcopal rites Lord s Prayer and 23rd Psalm with flowers filling the church and donations requested to UCLA Medical Center for Cancer Research.

Barbara Stanwyck Dean Jones Ann Rutherford Jackie Cooper Jimmy Stewart Hugh O'Brian Danny Thomas James Cagney Ucla Medical Center For Cancer Research Castellanos Richard Powell Hollywood Powell

University Singers to Perform at First Presbyterian Church

The University Singers directed by Dr. Howard R. Chase will sing at 9 30 am worship Sunday with pieces Non Nobis Domine Byrd and I Cry and Thee Lord Jesus Bach. Rev Walter W Hanne preaches at 9 30 and 11 am services on Resolutions are Decisions. Chancel choir begins Mozart Requiem rehearsal next Thursday.

First Presbyterian Church University Singers Howard R. Chase Byrd Jesus Bach Walter W. Hanne Mozart

Quarantine Imposed at Camp After Youth Illness

A county health nurse and sanitarian joined the camp nurse as a quarantine was ordered Thursday by District Judge David Zenoff after camp officials reported a youth's illness. Dr. Gibson and Judge Zenoff stressed no cause for alarm and that all protective measures are in place.

Dist David Zenoff Health Department Gibson Zenoff

Lights On For Education Project Planned in Carson City

lark County schools and others statewide will switch on lights the evening of January 24 during the State Legislature week in Carson City. The open meetings in Nevada public schools aim to explain proposed education bills and garner support. Mrs. Walter Wedow says the program will inform educators and laypeople about legislation and help ensure passage. The event is sponsored by the Nevada Congress of PTA's with six other groups including the Nevada State Education Assn and various superintendent and principal associations.

Lark County Carson City Nevada Walter Wedow Nevada Congress of Parents and Teachers The Nevada Congress of Pta’s Nevada State Education Assn

Tyre GL Situations Wanted Ironing at Home

Classified short listing notes ironing services offered at home in Michigan. Mentions income property angle and contact method UTC CL 1. Includes name Tyre GL and phone 7051.

Tyre UTC

Real Estate Trades and Apartment Listings in Tucson and Las Vegas

Classified lines show trades for large two bedroom duplexes and a four bedroom home in Tucson with fenced yard and 1 bath. Trade offered for a similar property in Las Vegas with reply to a Las Vegas Sun box. Also notes bachelor room and furnished apartments with private entrance and close-in locations in Beacon and Twin Lakes areas with contact numbers.

Tucson Ariz Las Vegas Nev

Desert Inn area furnished apartments near Convention Center

Classified short notices list furnished and unfurnished units in Las Vegas near the Convention Center including a 1 and 2 bedroom options, a 1 room efficiency, a deluxe 2 bedroom near Rexford Drive, and a ranch studio for adults with rent details and contact numbers. also mentions 4-HOUSES FOR RENT UNFURNISHED 3-BEDROOM with garage and monthly price.

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