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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
The East squad led by Big O defeated the West lineup in a decisive contest. Key contributions came from standout players listed in the sports pages, with local coverage noting strong offense and defense throughout the game.
Two lawsuits totaling 1.25 million dollars are filed against Bonanza Air Lines over a November crash near here that killed 29. Administers for John M. Robertson and Irene Robertson of Terre Haute Indiana seek damages for their three children. The actions accuse the airline of breach of contract and negligence.
A Nantucket education editor recounts how a tiny New England town became ground zero for anti intellectualism in public schools. The 48 year old superintendent Charles Minnich faced exile and threats as local extremists seized control.
Defense Department refused comment on the mission of two jets, Captain Albert C. Vollmer rescued from the daylight incident, and Captain Charles F. Ferguson missing. Six U.S. planes have been downed over Laos since June, with reports they were combat missions against Viet Cong supply lines in South Viet Nam. Diplomatic repercussions were anticipated.
La Mar Bergen seeks Nevada Gaming Commission approval to reopen Saratoga Race Book Las Vegas with a $20,000 investment. Bergen and Henry Remolis ran the club until it closed on altered betting slips charges. Remolis got one year in prison. Bergen fined $1,000 for evading wagering taxes.
Frontier Airlines president Lewis W. Dymond told CAB hearing examiner Walter Bryan he had no objection to Bonanza Air Lines serving the Las Vegas Grand Canyon route in addition to Frontier. Testimony showed support from city officials and travel interests for the two carrier option and potential increased service.
Thirty minutes after the robbery two traffic officers arrested 32 year old Charles Eugene Hayter as he drove away from a car wash at Fifth Street and Bonanza Road. John Charles Callaghan, 29, was also arrested with over $1,600 in cash in his possession and booked for investigation of robbery. Hayter was hospitalized for a leg injury and both suspects were credited with cooperation by FBI earlier.
Art Trelease, Las Vegas native and city employee for nearly 20 years, is slated for appointment as city manager at a special morning meeting. He has been acting city manager since November 27 after a Thanksgiving weekend shake-up that ousted Vernyn L. Fletcher and Police Chief Leo Kuykendall. Trelease, formerly assistant city manager, is widely supported by the commission.
Comedian Shecky Greene facing a drunk charge had trial set for May 10 by Justice of the Peace Jim Brennan. Greene, arrested January 7 after a Riviera Hotel disturbance, pled not guilty through attorney George Dickerson and remains free on $25 bail while awaiting court appearance.
Mostly clear today with northerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Expected high 63 and low 32. Yesterday peaked at 62 and dipped to 32. Noontime humidity 22 percent. Sunrise at 6 51, sunset 4 49.
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