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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1963
Page
2
Conferees urged improvements in election information and ballot handling to prevent time consuming investigations. Huxley criticized lax reports on third party labor matters, noted pending West Coast suits under the Landrum Griffin Act, while praising unions for timely disclosures and urging continued harmonious voluntary compliance.
Linda Sprague 16 of Tahoe City was freed by a Placer County juvenile referee Franklin Tuttle after ruling insufficient evidence to make her a ward of the court. The shooting occurred November 18 at the Sprague home when Richard J. Sprague 40 allegedly beat Myrtle Sprague 37.
The Los Angeles area reports a 5.9 percent rise in sales last year and a 26.8 percent jump in loan volume, while Southern Nevada shows 22.5 percent and 103 percent gains. Lending institutions accounted for 341.6 million dollars, 80 percent of the 426.6 million total in local deeds and mortgages, reflecting rising land and building values over the decade.
Khrushchev, in a speech at Eisenhuettenstadt steel mills, decries Western plans and urges Communist workers to outproduce the West. He asserts Soviet power deters invasion of Cuba and hails the armed forces as a tool to force imperialists to reason. Two more border guards escape to the West.
The Clark County Blue Ribbon Committee on juvenile matters, appointed by District Court Judge David Zenoff, probes youth issues and foster care practices. The Child Welfare Board backs calls for standards and background checks amid alleged gaps in State Welfare Department oversight.
John E. Clodfelder, 54, of Plaza Courts Henderson, was listed as comfortable at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after a hit and run incident in front of the Henderson Post Office. He suffered head pelvis and knee injuries according to initial hospital reports.
The Clark County Republican Central Committee plans its first 8 p.m. meeting tomorrow in the county courthouse led by county chairman George Von Tobel. Items include policy decisions and setting party direction, plus a Lincoln's Birthday celebration for workers from last fall's campaigns. An executive committee gathering is set for 7 p.m. prior to the central meeting.
Thomas Kennedy known as the Little Giant of the Anthracite died at his home after a lengthy illness. He had led the United Mine Workers of America since succeeding John L. Lewis three years ago. A family event with Scouts was mentioned in Hazleton Pennsylvania.
Houston report states columnist Robert Ruark and his wife Virginia were divorced Friday in Juarez Mexico, ending a 24 year marriage.
The Nevada legislature opens with Nor man Glaser to head education and Loren Parraguirre to head judiciary as party leaders probe staffing. Gov. Sawyer to deliver state of the state with an executive budget proposals and about 95 million in general fund expenditures foreseen.
Deputies investigated a late night incident at the Playboy Apartments 725 Sierra Vista east of the Strip. One man jailed, two others sought after a patrol found men attempting to steal. Hospitals were alerted to report any bullet wound victims.
Snow packed highways and icy conditions caused fifteen deaths in New England, five in Colorado, four in Illinois and Texas, two each in Indiana Iowa and Missouri, and one in Wisconsin. The US Weather Bureau warned of another surge of very cold air moving south from the Arctic toward the north central region as blizzards lashed the lowlands from the Montana ranges to the Dakotas.
Officers tracked two suspects after a drug purchase and followed them to Holtz's North Las Vegas apartment. In a bedroom they found all three men with pills, needles, spoons, and cotton, described as a complete narcotic outfit. All three booked for possession of narcotics and related paraphernalia, with Cobb also held for failing to register as a felon.
Two coal mine explosions and cave-ins near Mieres Spain killed one miner and injured six others, authorities said. Rescue teams worked through the rubble as the mine remained perilous.
Mixed short ads list lost items and personal requests. An Afghan hour girl named Candy seeks a reward for a silver something. room, daywork, and automotive wants follow with contact numbers and brief descriptions.
Leigon says he will be replaced by Al Bramlet who will take over his new post. Bramlet will also assume leadership roles on the International Electricals Council and the Southern Conference of Electrical Workers as well as serving on Nevada advisory bodies. Bramlet praises the honor and commits to continuing Leigon's programs. He has led the state group as senior vice president for eight years and served nine years as secretary treasurer of the culinary workers.
A Kansas beauty pageant contestant was found unconscious after an incident described by police as self-inflicted. Officers said the girl recovered, and her father noted the strain of the event, while no charges were filed. The family plans to seek care if needed.
The Las Vegas Gun Inc. publishes mornings including Sundays from 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada. It lists its leaders and staff positions and notes affiliations with press groups and circulation audits. Subscription rates and single copy terms are mentioned.
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