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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1963

Page

2

Record Cold Grips Nation as Death Toll Rises

A severe cold wave spreads from the northern Rockies to the plains bringing plummeting temperatures and heavy winds. Deaths blamed on cold reach at least 68 across regions including New England Texas Illinois Oklahoma Indiana and Colorado, with frigid readings from Minnesota and Wisconsin to Illinois and Missouri.

Rockies Plains New England Texas Hinois Oklahoma Indiana Colorado Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Missouril Hibbing Minn Duluth, Minn Minneapolis - St. Paul Madison, Wis Milwaukee

Suspect Nye Held In Slaying After Las Vegas Ride

Police linked Nye to a Phoenix murder through fingerprint evidence and a Las Vegas to Phoenix ride. An ex-shipmate told officers Nye beat a man at a motel, then Nye denied the stabbing of Mrs Doctors but admitted fleeing upon learning of the murder charge.

Phoenix Nye Las Vegas Smith Susan West Phoenix Navy

Striking Carpenters Return to Atomic Test Site Work

At the Riviera Hotel a wildcat carpenters strike ends as all but three of a dozen carpenters report back at the atomic testing facility 65 miles away. The dispute began with 160 carpenters seeking travel pay. 12 stayed out. Meanwhile 165 electricians remain off the job after six days demanding bus transportation and travel-time pay.

Riviera Hotel Here International

Meredith University Probe Clears Walker in Riot Case

The university investigation concluded without indicting former Major General Edwin Walker. One indictment was returned for a stolen car brought across state lines. Walker and 10 others faced charges of insurrection and interfering with federal officers.

Meredith Edwin Walker Walker

Wool industry leaders warn Congress may scrap farm programs

Cooley warns Congress might write off farm programs if farmers do not cooperate, while Penrose B. Metcalfe of the AWGA urges broader wool industry support. Metcalfe cites the Wool Study Group in London and calls for an adequate budget to meet world problems. Cooley traces past efforts to reduce surpluses and costs and forecasts higher lamb and wool prices in 1963. The 1963 marketing year will shift to a calendar year from April through December.

Congress Agriculure Cooley Penrose B. Metcalfe AWGA London Metcalfe Agriculture Department

Critics Debate Abstract Art’s Value and Clarity

Critics split on abstract art’s meaning with some arguing it conveys mood and innovation while others say it confuses viewers. The discussion centers on whether the artwork communicates effectively or relies on subjective interpretation.

Nevada budget study gains expert for Finance Committee

Nevada lawmakers prepare for a record budget with Gordon Pratt from the legislative auditor's staff assigned full-time to the Finance Committee to research fiscal matters. Party caucus decisions shape Senate and Assembly leadership as debates over committee assignments continue.

Nevada Finance Committee Gordon Pratt Legislative Charles Gallagher White Pine Senate Walter Whitacre R Lyon B. Mahlon Brown D-Clark Floyd Lamb D-Lincoln Paul Laxalt Laxalt L. E Tyson Las Vegas Chester Christensen Sparks Democrats Assembly Ways and Means James Bailey R Washoe Cee Swode Rwashoe R. Guild Gray R Clark James Wood

Communist party chief re election announced amid border blast reports

The Communists announced BLAST ter s re election as party chief. A West Berlin border patrol officer heard an explosion at about 3 15 am but the Soviet Embassy spokesman called reports that Khrushchev or Ulbricht were endangered nonsense.

Ter West Berlin Khrushchev Ulbricht

Ambulance Plunges In Flooded Creek

An ambulance left the road and plunged into an 11 foot deep creek near Richton Mississippi. By the time a wrecker arrived the creek had risen six feet and the vehicle could not be found. The driver Clyde Woullard scrambled to safety.

Richton Miss UPI Wrecker Clyde Woullard

Notable Las Vegas Daily Staff Roster and Publishers Notice

A Las Vegas based newspaper lists staff and executive roles including H M Greenspun as president and treasurer and Bryn Armstrong as executive editor. The paper states publication at 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada and notes affiliations with national press bodies and circulation details.

H M. Greenspun Ray Germain Numan Whiie Barbara Greenspun H. M.greenspun Ruthe Deskid Bryn Armstrong Joe McClain Samara Ani Merva C. D. James Bob Belz Morvell Wood Deb Coakley Las Vegas Run, Inc South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada Vegas Allen Kiapp Co Antengo Detroit New York San Rancisco United Press Internations Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publisher's Association California Newspaper Publishers Assocation and Audit Bureau of Circulation

Air Assault Division plans rise as Army seeks more aircraft

Plans propose an air assault division using helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to leap frog battalions to battlefields. The Army would receive 522.1 million dollars for new aircraft under Vinson's bill, boosting its current appropriation. Navy and Air Force expect more jet fighters and a possible new intercontinental transport plane. The overall bill requests about gg billion for new aircraft, nearly 3.9 billion for missiles and 2.3 billion for warships, with missile and ship totals reduced due to completed programs and a paused carrier build.

Navy Air Force Army Vinson Atlas Titan

Why Do Pigs Bite Tails Survey Asks

British Oil and Cake Mills Ltd has sent over 3,000 questionnaires to farmers to learn why tail biting among pigs is rising. David Bellis, the firm’s chief pig adviser, warns tail biting could produce a population of Manx pigs if unchecked.

London UPI British Oil and Cake Mills Ltd David Bellis

Public Auction Sheds Light on Nevada Auto Wrecking Sale

Public notices announce a lien sale by Nevada Auto Service Henderson Nev. A 1956 Ford 2 door hardtop with unknown owner Gale listed for February 5 1963 at 2000 Burns Drive Pittenan New Bigned. Ina Estes Nevada Auto Wrecking Pub January 22 1963 February 4 1963.

Nevada Auto Service Henderson Nev WO Am Burns Drive Pittenan New

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