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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

2

Utah and Colorado Endure Arctic Cold Front

Local plumbers logged hundreds of emergency calls over the weekend to repair frozen pipes in homes and businesses. Fire officials report a wave of shutoffs for burst pipes as sprinkler and heating systems froze. Radiators and blocks cracked across service stations and other facilities as the Arctic chill grips the region. The weatherman notes the front has settled over Utah and Colorado, with temperatures set to rise gradually as conditions ease.

Utah Colorado

Texas Police Find Items in Suspect Hotel Rooms

Police said suspects from Gladewater Florida and Longview Texas were tied to a case. Officers recovered roulette wheels several narcotics and an assortment of pistols and sawed off shotguns in the rooms.

Gladewater Fla Longview Tex Kieboskie

Gold stock bills seek price, agency, and tax changes

Proposed measures address new U S gold production with a Treasury maintained price of 70 dollars per Troy ounce under HR 284. HR 279 creates an Interior Department agency separating domestic gold trade from monetary use. HR 281 boosts depletion rate for domestic gold ore from 15 to 100 percent under the tax code.

U.S The Treasury Interior Department

World’s Fair 1964 65 visitors expected near 70 million

New York reports that the expected number of visitors to the 1964 65 World's Fair equals about 70 million, roughly the combined populations of major U S cities and many international centers. The figure highlights the event’s global appeal and scale.

New York UPT Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Detroit Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Seattle Dallas Atlanta Boston London Paris Moscow Hong Kong Rome Leopoldsville Brusses Dublin Glasgow Greece Netherlands Norway Austria Sweden Denmark

Brunei Town Projected as Oil Rich Protectorate

Brunei on Borneo is described as a Delaware-size protectorate with enormous wealth due to oil deposits along its South China Sea coast, according to UPI reports.

Brunei UPI Island Borneo South China Sea

Henderson Chamber Seeks Fresh Image For Membership Drive

Henderson hears veteran Las Vegas Chamber executive Bob Griffith urge a bold image and generous outreach. He recalls Las Vegas growth from 4 200 to 142 000 and urges Henderson to fund welcome signs at Boulder Highway intersections.

Henderson Henderson Chamber of Commerce Bob Griffith Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas Eldorado Club Dan Reed Griffiths Afine Boulder Highway

Kennedy Tax Proposal Gains Mixed Support in Congress

Rep. Curtis and Rep. Baker praised Kennedy tax ideas though some members urged caution. Liberal Democrats urged relief as a tool against unemployment and higher purchasing power. The President spoke with confidence as Mrs. Kennedy watched from the House gallery amid unsure reception of his Cuba remarks.

Thomas R. Curtis R-Mo Howard M. Baker Tenn Kennedy

Freeman Says Legislation Needed to Rebate Charge Overcharges

Freeman argues new state and federal legislation must empower regulatory commissions to require private power companies to return overcharges to consumers. He cites ongoing industry practices and calls for prompt action to protect households and businesses.

Resort casino leases and public notices dominate Nevada gaming board

The Nevada gaming board considered lease and license proposals from Strike partners Milton Press and A. F. Winter plus A. J. Shoofey and L. C. Jacobson to operate Sahara property with a 300000 investment and plans to reopen by April 1. Other actions included bids to purchase Desert Inn stock and Zanzibar interests, conditional licenses for Kit Carson Club Reno Palace Club Fallon and Ely interests, and a Warren Goeringer stake transfer in Ely casinos for 230000. The meeting also touched on electric power leadership and rural electrification efforts with federal aid and energy strategy urged by officials.

Milton Press A. F. Winter A. J. Shoofey L. C. Jacobson Sahara Nevada Corp Sahara Hotel Mint San Diego John Donnelley Las Vegas Henry Brown John McMenemy Merriam Kansas Henderson Kit Carson Club Carson City Carlitos J. Rodney Knight Richard Piper Bank Club Nevada Ely Lee Warren Norman Goeringer Warren Goeringer

Little-Known Nevada Man Lived and Died in Las Vegas

The article recounts the life of a Nevada figure linked to Winnemucca and Tonopah mining, who mentored prospectors including a Bend Oregon cowboy and was connected to George Nixon. It notes Nixon’s role and the era of Goldfield, highgraders, and mining interests, as Nevada nears its centennial.

Nevada George Nixon Winnemucca Tonopah U.S Mr. Nixon Mr. Wingfield Bend Ore Nixon Jack Goldfield Las Vegas

Fish alarm signals warn others after injury

A Stanford Research Institute study reports injured fish emit a special alarm substance in their skin to deter predators. The substance uses the fish’s highly developed sense of smell to warn other fish to stay away, reducing prey risk.

Menlo Park Calif UPI Stanford Research Institute

Court Upholds 21-Game Establishment ruling

The Gaming Control Board denied Harmon a license on May 15 calling it not in the state’s best interest. Harmon sued seeking a license or reasons. Judge Sexton suggested the board should have explained why it opposed gaming tables in the Valley Inn, while Harmon already holds a slots license at Mesquite.

Gaming Control Board Harmon Sexton Valley Inn Mesquite

Leigen Declines Comment on Grievances and Strike Risk

Leigen would not discuss the basis for the grievances and said there is little chance the problems could be resolved peacefully without resorting to strike action.

Leigen

Furnished and Unfurnished Rentals and Extras Ad

Classified notice listing multiple rental options including furnished and unfurnished 3 bedroom units near West Charleston area with baths and built in kitchens. Also notes 2 bedroom triplex, mobile homes for base travel, and miscellaneous items like furniture and a trailer, with contact numbers and locations. Some entries indicate immediate possession and special features.

Downie Estranie Charleston Eves & Sundeys

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