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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
1
Former Nevada governor Vail Pittman dies at age 80. Pittman, a veteran public servant and elder statesman, led the state in earlier decades and remained a prominent political figure in Nevada circles. The obituary notes his long career and public service legacy.
Betting on the come drives talks to buy lakefront land for a state park at Lake Tahoe. Promoters admit they lack clear title while claiming authority to negotiate and deliver for a price. Capt George Whittell’s wealth and quirks color the saga as Nevada officials face a school finance emergency and tough votes.
Tass reported a Soviet fighter forced down an unarmed T39 Sabreliner near Muelhausen East Germany after warning fire. Three Americans were killed in the Vogelsberg crash near Erfurt as U S officials protest the incident in Moscow and Washington.
Close colleagues and officials mourn former Nevada governor Vail Pittman. Gov. Grant Sawyer praised his courtly manner and iron determination. Sen. Alan Bible and Rep. Berkeley Bunker lauded his 20 years of public service and leadership in state government and the newspaper business.
Senate approved SB-16 and SB-17 totaling 1,250,000 for 17 districts with partial forgiveness for underperforming counties and emergency aid for White Pine Lincoln Pershing and Lander. Assembly earlier approved 1,732,200 in school aid. master bill failed in Senate Finance Committee. Total relief listed by county ranges from Esmeralda 1,500 to Washoe 364,747.
Alan Ladd veteran of Shane and Carpetbaggers died quietly in his bed in Palm Springs at age 50 from an apparent heart attack. The actor was recuperating from a leg injury and was found by Butler Wendell Tyler in his pajamaed bed at 3:30 AM. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM Saturday at Forest Lawn Glendale.
Gov Pittman 80 entered hospital Dec 10. brother of late U S Senator Key Pittman. Nevada political figure and mining ally, he served in state senate, was lieutenant governor acting governor then governor in 1946, active in Democratic party and mining circles, publisher of Ely papers, prominence in Tonopah miners era.
Edward Levinson part owner of the Fremont Hotel refused to comment on press reports that he and Robert G Baker traveled to the Dominican Republic to inspect hotel properties. United Press International cited Senate investigators hearing of the trip linked Baker to Nevada gambling interests. Levinson answered with a curt no comment when asked about the Washington report.
Young Democrats from all 50 states gathered in Las Vegas to begin the 14th biennial convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of America at the Dunes and Flamingo hotels. The four day event features committee meetings and a banquet with officials from Nevada and Clark County welcoming delegates.
Food poisoning sickened 32 of 53 diners at a Henderson buffet dinner on January 22. Six were hospitalized and three remained in wards by night. Health officials suspect salmonella from cold turkey, as turkey allegedly cooled to room temperature before slicing. Further confirmation awaited.
The article announces new beginners leagues for boating instruction with a call to enroll. It notes organized sessions, locations, and safety training to welcome first time sailors and novices to competitive hobby boating opportunities.
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