Legislature Set to Convene and Name Leaders
The 52nd Nevada Legislature will convene with Democrats to organize the Assembly and Republicans to control the Senate. L. E. Tyson is favored as speaker with plans to appoint committee chairs and potentially reappoint James Gibson as chairman. In Reno, Al Bramlet was elected president of the Nevada State AFL-CIO, the first service union leader to hold the post, replacing Ralph Leigon.
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Ty) Tyson
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Khrushchev claims vast Soviet missile reach to U S
Khrushchev told East German workers in Eiisenhuettenstadt that the Soviet Union could deploy 80 to 120 rockets in other places beyond Cuba. He said Cuba is not the best base and suggested stronger sites exist. Western intelligence cites about 400 U S missiles and about 50 Russian missiles, with multiple deployments in Britain Italy and Turkey.
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Nevada governor’s landslide win prompts cautious counsel
The writer questions Gov Sawyer’s overwhelming victory, suggesting it reflects Democratic registration rather than personal merit. They warn against hubris, urge humility, and note welfare department rumors and political feuds affecting state policy, with a call to avoid involving children in partisan bickering.
SUN Aids Tax Payers With Return Basics
Tax time reminder urges filing federal income tax by April 15 and highlights basic rules and IRS aims to avoid overpayment or underpayment. First of five dispatches by United Press International on how to pay and not overpay taxes, featured on page B7.
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Canada free to decide on nuclear arms for forces
Ottawa reports Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's government was granted a free hand to decide arming Canada’s forces with nuclear weapons. In Caracas police exchanged fire with armed individuals, recovering $666,000 worth of French paintings undamaged.
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Venezuela
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Katanga Leader Tries to Conquer Kolwevi Surrender
Moise Tshombe flew to Kolwevi to force a last opposition surrender as part of U N efforts. He aimed to stamp out remaining resistance and secure the city for UN control.
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Truman in rapid recovery after hernia operation
Kansas City reporting CPT Harry S. Truman neared the 10th anniversary of leaving the White House as he continued a rapid recovery from a hernia operation last night.
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Parachutist Clarence Cusson Dies in Fall at Princeton
Clarence Cusson 38 a veteran of 168 successful sport parachute jumps plummeted to his death yesterday before spectators in Princeton Massachusetts. Police and rescue units found him at the scene with authorities continuing investigation as page reference indicates continuation on A-2.
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Winter Storm Lashes Nation With Blizzard and Snow
United Press International reports a powerful winter storm sweeping from California to New England with ground blizzards, 70 to 80 mph winds, and widespread heavy snowfall. Michigan towns report up to 35 inches. travel bans and emergency routes in effect as weather-related deaths rise.
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Union Conferees in LV Receive Knocks
Western states operating engineers earned praise from AFL CIO leader Hunter P Wharton and drew some criticism from H D Huxley regional labor official on the second day of a three day meeting in Las Vegas Huxley cited election mishandling as a core issue and urged proper procedures for union ballots.
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Two Arrested At Fire Scene In Hunt Ridge Incident
Two men were arrested for interfering with La s Vegas firefighters at a bedroom blaze in the Hunt ridge area. The fire at 1816 Canosa began about 7 30 pm in Ralph T Haley’s home injuring no one. Haley 41 and Thomas H Roberts 35 were charged as Haley’s home burned. The cause remained undetermined per Battalion Chief Leo Contner.
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Leo Contner
Las Vegas
AGVA Calls Emergency Meeting Tonight At Liver Slipper
The American Guild of Variety Artists announces an emergency meeting for 2 am Monday at the Liver Slipper venue. Members urged to attend as crucial contract negotiations are discussed.
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Vegas Real Estate Leads Nation In 1962 Gains
Vegas area real estate activity topped national gains in 1962 per Campbell Realty Company. Sales volume reached over 226 million up 66.7 percent from 1961. Real estate loans totaled 126.6 million, more than doubling 1961. Deed recordings reached 16 038, up 22.5 percent. Nationwide increases were smaller.
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Campbell Realty Company
Nevada
Thomas A Campbell
Special Section For SUN Real Estate Now
The SUN introduces a weekly Real Estate Section every Sunday led by Don Steward. It offers residential and commercial build projects and a feature map titled SUN guide to Southern Nevada Home Developments highlighting Las Vegas Valley builders and new homes shows locations.
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Weather Snapshot with Abundant North East Winds
Weather report notes clear skies and northeasterly winds 15 to 25 mph. High today expected at 58 degrees with a low of 26. Relative humidity at noon 114 percent, sunrise at 6 48, sunset at 4 54, and yesterday’s high 42 low 27.
North Las Vegas drug ring suspects pose as doctors
Three men in North Las Vegas were arrested Friday night for possession of narcotics after using fake doctor credentials to obtain drugs. The suspects, Gary M. Cobb age 23 Joe M. Holt age 24 and Det. Paul Varga, allegedly obtained doctor registry numbers then telephoned druggists to place fake prescriptions and collect pills. Police say more than 300 Percocet tablets were found and investigate possible resale while noting the trio used calls to order drugs for themselves.
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Gary M. Cobb
Joe M. Holt
St. George
Paul Varga
North Las Vegas
Kansas Beauty Admits Hoax
Linda Light, Miss Kansas in the 1962 Miss Universe contest, confessed to police that her tale of being held captive was fabrication. She described a prowler incident from Friday but later provided no corroborating details as investigators questioned her for hours.
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