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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1963

Page

2

Congo Tense Updates From Katanga Front

UN calls Thant two week peace ultimatum expires as Tshombe shows no intention to negotiate. Katangese forces reform a garrison at Murongo after a Christmas offensive and push toward Sakania Ushosh corridor aiding Katanga mobility. Swedish jets accused of entering Rhodesian airspace prompt border patrols. Civilian food and medical supply routes remain via Katanga's southern ingress.

Thant Tshombe Sakania Murongo Elisabethville Northern Rhodesia Ushosh

Casino Blast Wrecks Gambling Room and Roof

The explosion damaged the casino gambling room destroying a roulette wheel and other devices and blew a wall open to the lounge. Debris rained through the main dining room and stage while the roof above the casino and rest room rose and fell. Walter Fickie detected a possible dynamite odor as gas officials ruled out a leak.

Ralph Dodd Walter Fickie

Dope Ring Smuggling From Mexico Busted in Northern California

Five people including Rodriquez and his wife Etta were arrested in a joint federal and local operation. Agents recovered about a quarter million dollars in cash and heroin believed French in origin. Rodriguez described as chief wholesaler. his two sons aged 8 and 12 placed in protective custody.

Sutter County Harmel Ollar California Nevada Rodriquez Etta Rodriquez Alberto Morales Amaro Sacramento Juan Barragan Bautista Tijuana Mexico Ceja Huerta Francisca Bautista Amaro Miss Francisca Rodriguez FBI

Let There Be Light in Las Vegas Text

First person reflection on a prolonged blackout in Henderson Las Vegas noting power outages, smog, and stalled industry. The author criticizes utility responses and calls for better leadership while recalling past outages and a struggle to protect family during the disaster. The piece blends local issues with personal anecdotes and humor.

Power Company Las Vegas

Thief Steals TV Presenter Shaw Taylor’s Car

London report states UPI Shaw Taylor, known for guiding viewers on crime prevention, had his car stolen yesterday. The presenter called the incident puzzling and noted the theft as a rare disruption to his routine.

London UPI Shaw Taylor

Contempt Case Involving Kennedy and University of Mississippi

Kennedy filed the contempt application on September 25, 1962, charging Barnett with willfully preventing James H. Meredith from entering the University of Mississippi offices and delaying enrollment. The Fifth Circuit had ordered Meredith admitted on July 28. Johnson, under Barnett, was charged with willfully blocking Meredith from entering the university and keeping order on campus.

Nedy Kennedy Barnett James H. Meredith Board of Trustees University of Mississippi Meredith Fifth Circuit Johnson

Too Late to Classify to CL PERSONA FEET HURT

The fragmentary text appears unreadable and incomplete for a proper headline. It mentions a person and a medical concern but lacks clear context, date, or location to form a reliable newspaper item.

FOR SALE HOUSES AND APARTMENTS LISTING DELHI AREA

Various real estate notices advertise owner sale of a 3 bedroom house with a large study and dark room, industrial property 20 acres at $2,500 per acre, and several furnished and unfurnished apartments. Listings include contact numbers and locations such as 19 N. 3rd St, 607 Boeith, and 815 So Sra Street.

Houges

Welfare chief faces legislative grilling over aid cuts and staff losses

Clark County welfare head Mrs. Coughlan admitted returning 11000 to the general fund last year while blaming personnel classification for staff shortages. Charles Cheatham charged she ducked basic issues and urged rule changes to expand help for neglected children. Lawmakers questioned budget cuts and lack of confidence in the department, urging investigations only with legislative authorization.

General Fund Charles Cheatham Welfare Department Clark County Coughlan Cheatham Cough Gibson Henderson Las Vegas Vernon Bunker Bunker

Too Old to Change in Lincoln Burglary Case

Lincoln man Clendon Harris 49 told the judge he is not good at burglary as he faces a 10 year sentence. He said he has spent most of his life in prisons from Texas to Indiana.

Lincoln, Neb UPD Clendon Harris Harris Texas Indiana

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