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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
The narrator recalls a plan to attend the governor inaugural ball with his wife betting on a gown she bought and a future role for her. He describes changing plans after a primary and a possible invitation from John Paul Jones offering two tickets for ten dollars.
The actress underwent a 45 minute operation for a dislocated knee cartilage at a clinic. Surgeon Robert Young and two assistants conducted the procedure with general anesthesia. A hospital source said the illness was mild and she would wear a plaster splint for a few days and is expected back to work by Monday.
James A. Bentley, 27, was executed in the San Quentin gas chamber for the two year old killing of Fresno liquor store owner Homer Bryan. Cyanide pellets in acid dropped under his chair at 10:04 a.m. and prison physicians declared him dead at 10:12 a.m. Bentley had lost his bid for a last stay as Lt. Gov. Glenn Anderson refused to spare his life.
A fierce cold wave swept the nation with temperatures at 44 below zero in Wisconsin and minus 20s to 30s from the Rockies to the Appalachians. The Weather Bureau warned of no relief soon as schools closed nationwide and snowdrifts piled high. Chicago hit 18 below. St. Louis marked 10 below in severe conditions.
President Kennedy transmits the largest tax cut program in U S history to Congress, outlining a plan to deliver about 10 billion dollars in annual tax relief. Individual cuts begin by July 1 with corporate cuts phased in, shifting larger upfront payments and boosting near term treasury receipts.
Nevada lawmakers in Carson City expressed doubts about Gov. Grant Sawyer’s government reorganization plan during the 1963 legislative session. The Assembly Ways and Means Committee discussed study ground rules for the governor’s proposed $96 million general fund expenditure over the next two fiscal years, called to action by James Gibson.
Senator Barry Goldwater calls for a full Senate Armed Services Committee inquiry into the 1961 failed invasion of Cuba. He cites Attorney General Kennedy's statement about air cover, arguing it clashes with the understandings of those involved. The move follows Republican calls for an early party inquiry and prompts caution against partisan politics.
W. Hugh Bader of Chico California was elected president of the National Wool Growers Association as the ninth annual convention closed. Edwin E. Marsh of Salt Lake City was re elected secretary treasurer and five vice presidents were named George K Hislop Yakima Washington J R Broad bent Salt Lake City Henry Hibbard Helena Montana Y E Overton Yeso New Mexico and Joseph Donion Casper Wyoming were chosen as vice presidents.
An Episcopal priest in Milwaukee said being trapped fifty minutes in an elevator gave him peace to assemble his Sunday sermon. The piece ends with a classified advert urging readers to call 385-3111 for Las Vegas SUN Classified services.
Colorful Ray Inman justice of the peace and postmaster at Goodsprings died after a lengthy illness. The 51 year old operator of the Goodsprings Hotel suffered a fatal heart attack at his Goodsprings home and died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. His daughter Mrs Katherine Graham of Beav er Pa was visiting. As a young man he boxed with heavyweight Schmelling and served as a master sergeant in the U S Army spending seven years in Germany.
The page notes further legislative moves including assignments to Assembly standing committees and outlines expected committee jurisdictions and member placements. The item frames ongoing Senate and Assembly procedural steps and signals forthcoming committee action.
Gibson said funds are insufficient to cover all needs and some items must be deferred as bills for items not in the budget will be introduced. he noted the governor has allocated all available money in his budget.
Rep. Walter Baring D Nev was named chairman of the Public Lands subcommittee of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. He vowed to modernize antiquated land laws as the federal government owns about 87 percent of Nevada’s land.
Elsie Martin a 42 year old secretary was stabbed by her son Frank 14 during an argument after he grabbed a kitchen knife. He told officers he hid in the bathroom and struck her when she asked to zip her dress and again in the abdomen before he called police.
Mrs Wetty Shue wife of Culinary Local 226 president Luther Shue filed a formal report with Sheriff Ralph Lamb's office describing a call threatening to force her husband from the May election. A gruff voice warned her to persuade him to back out and she believes she could identify the speaker. The story circulated as Don Williams, a withdrawal card holder, disclosed details to courthouse reporters.
Weather report notes clear conditions today with gentle winds. High 64 and low 30, yesterday reached 61/28. Noontime relative humidity 21 percent, sunrise 6 46 and sunset 4 58.
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