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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1965
Page
1
City Attorney Sidney Whitmore reports felonies tied to alleged case fixing in Municipal Court. Police investigation begins as evidence is turned over to the district attorney for action.
A column from the sun editor Bryn Armstrong recounts the fire that destroyed the office and the staff's resilience. The piece praises ongoing recovery as new presses arrive and notes Las Vegas’ magical recovery vibe amid upheaval.
Blue Cab drivers walked off at 5 a.m. over wage rate adjustments. Teamsters Local 881 organizer Dick Thomas says Whittlesea’s contract includes a penalty clause for multiple shifts raising pay. Clause invoked Jan. 4. Jan. 13 paychecks denied higher wages. arbitration remains unresolved.
Jeannette MacDonald, famed soprano star of San Francisco Naughty Marietta and Rose Marie, died at 57 from a heart seizure at Methodist Hospital. Husband Gene Raymond was with her as she declined after saying my feet are cold and I love you. Eddy called her the greatest woman movie singer.
An overwhelming vote of confidence in the Clark County School District supported the board and Superintendent Dr. Leland B. Newcomer at a crowded meeting. The anticipated attack by the conservative group Parents For American Education did not occur, though debate over a salary raise to $30,000 by 1970 lingered.
Professional golfer Littler fires a 62 score in San Diego to set an early lead. The round signals strong form as he pursues a high finish this week.
John P. Callaghan and Charles E. Hayter were arraigned on federal bank robbery charges for the $1,991 armed robbery of the North Las Vegas First National Bank. FBI recovered $1,664 in cash and a revolver. $300 remains missing. Hayter faces prior manslaughter and burglary-related charges. he was jailed on bond and sent to hospital for leg injury.
Forecast calls for a high near 68 with a low around 37 and light to moderate winds. Yesterday reached 64 with a 32 low as noontime humidity sits at 25 percent. Sunrise is at 6 51 and sunset at 4 50.
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