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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1968
Page
1
New York reports the longest heart transplant in medical history lasting about eight hours. Louis Block, 57, a retired firefighter, survived the complex operation led by Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz and a team of 22 specialists and nurses.
Senator Howard W. Cannon told Nevada and Las Vegas realtors at the Stardust Hotel that all economy measures point to growth and prosperity in the coming year. He noted last year’s construction statewide rose above 1943 levels, housing construction recovering, and apartment vacancies falling while population and personal income gains led the nation. The federal government has been active in supporting the state.
Hank Greenspun replies to Hughes memo while Las Vegas locals recall early Atom Bomb Watchers Society events. The note praises Bob Considine and references Dogs ownership laws, county commissioners, and plans for new Dunes publicity staff developments. Public Administrator Phil Cummings comments on coroner regulations.
Nellis Air Force Base officials say the 1968 payroll will total about 42 million, with over 3.5 million monthly average recently, reflecting base growth and a population impact reaching about eight percent of Southern Nevada. The base employs 7,000 military and civilian personnel supporting 14,000 dependents. operating costs may hit 60 million this year.
Partly cloudy conditions with gentle winds. Today’s high near 50 and low around 28. Yesterday’s high 48 and low 30. Noontime humidity about 35 percent. Sunrise at 6 52 and sunset at 4 45.
Mike Kasperak 54 remained critically ill after a heart transplant at Stanford with organs in play. The heart of a 54 year old housewife beat normally for the third day as doctors faced liver kidney and respiratory troubles. Surgeon Norman E. Shumway issued a mid morning bulletin noting Kasperak was awake and alert and optimistic about recovery if heart function stays good.
Harley A. Harmon ran for governor in 1934 and again in 1938. He was defeated by Richard Kirman Sr in 1934 and by E P Carville in 1938. The note suggests the caller should have specified the argument.
More than 15,000 people are expected for the National Sand and Gravel Association convention in Las Vegas at the Convention Center. The event runs five days with meetings starting Monday for delegates from all 50 states and five foreign countries. Equipment worth 10 million dollars will be shown in the Rotunda and exhibit halls, with several viewing hours for the public across Saturday through Thursday. Visitors must pick up admission badges in the Rotunda. Jim says there is no admission charge.
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