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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
1
A column laments the recent cold spell in Las Vegas and notes a local columnist claims to bring good to the community. It mentions the McClellan committee's return to investigate alleged fixed football games and the town’s image as a sunny oasis for healthful air and entertainment.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson arrives in Las Vegas to deliver the keynote at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association convention. He lands at McCarran Field aboard a U S Air Force plane and is scheduled to speak at 2 pm during the fourth general session on rural power development. President Kennedy sends a letter expressing regret he cannot attend in person. The event highlights cooperative efforts to expand rural electrification and national economic impact.
Thousands of striking print ers and union members join a nationwide display of labor unity in a 39 day old newspaper blackout in New York City. In Cleveland Mayor Ralph Locher reports progress as the News Paper Guild's 46 day strike nears an end. In Philadelphia, 5600 TWU workers strike halting buses trolleys subways and elevated trains affecting over a million riders as talks resume over wage increases and no layoff protections.
Nathan King, 28, a former serviceman, was sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after a first degree murder verdict for killing his 23-year-old wife Patricia in their North Las Vegas home on May 2. Judge David Zenoff and District Attorney Ted Marshall approved the verdict, rejecting a death penalty.
Mexico prepares for a 1964 presidential contest as PRI backs a candidate likely to win. The issue of legalizing Las Vegas style casino gaming hinges on the next leader, with Lopez Mateos era term ends November 1964 and re election forbidden.
Western High School closed early yesterday due to icebox classrooms affecting up to 2000 students in Clark County. Rancho High and Highland Elementary were also sent home. Western planned to resume regular classes today after the 10:30 a.m. dismissal.
A Brazilian transport plane with 45 aboard attempting an emergency landing in torrential rain crashed into homes in a suburban area of Jabaquara. First reports indicate at least 34 killed or injured.
Elmer Remmer former San Francisco and Nevada gambler settled out of court a $10 400 damage suit against Stockton liquor dealer Mike Barkett and the Stockton Golf and Country Club The dispute involved a roulette wheel 21 tables and equipment loaned for a Las Vegas Night party three years prior The courtroom standoff ended with a confidential nominal settlement and the equipment still stored after a sheriff raid
The surrender was argued by Sam Lee Presity Jr, president and majority stockholder of the corporation near Boulder City. Opposing counsel Ralph Denton for the casino and Norman Samuelson for gaming control signed a stipulation to dismiss the casino writ of prohibition now before the Supreme Court. The application halted state proceedings against the license and had been set for Carson City on Jan 21. The payroll bond of 5000 dollars was to be returned if all wages are paid through Dec 19, and the Railroad Pass was ordered closed by the commission.
A federal mediator met with Reynolds and union officials as 160 electricians refused to report to Area 12 42 miles inside the Nevada Test Site from Camp Mercury. They demanded transport, rejected under a 1958 agreement, while Jackass Flats workers continued normal duty.
The National Association of Broadcasters announced it will honor comedian Bob Hope with its 1963 Distinguished Service Award. He will be the first entertainer to receive the tribute in the NAB program.
Democratic congressional leaders informed President Kennedy they will quickly consider his tax cut program. Kennedy planned to detail proposals in a special tax message on January 24. Speaker John McCormack said once received the message, the House Ways and Means Committee would move swiftly with hearings on a plan projected to cut about ten billion dollars in federal revenue.
Clear conditions with gentle winds expected today. High near 3 dollars and low around 20. Yesterday’s high 48 and low 21. Noontime relative humidity about 26 percent. Sunset around 4:80 with gungise 6:50.
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