Glinski files to run for Sanitation District Director
Bob Glinski a Las Vegas civic leader filed yesterday for the four year post as Director of Sanitation District 1. He has long been active in local groups including the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce American Cancer Society Elks Eagles Variety Club PTA and City of Hope He pledged to represent all residents and restore public confidence if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Glinski
Las Vegas
Nevada
Glinski
Boulder City
American Cancer Society
the Elks, Eagles
Variety Club Tent 39
PTA
City of Hope
Democratic Party
Clark County
Democratic Central Committee
Europe
Grant Sawyer
Ruth
Cervantes
Harvey
Edward
Probers Mum On Court Evidence In City Investigation
Auditors review thousands of court files focused on 1962 cases. Investigators led by Merlin Jones and Sgt. Ben Compton probe about 100 records, with 15 to 25 suspected fixed cases. Polygraphs may follow, and officials vow a thorough, non whitewashed inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Jones
Bunker & Jones
Ben Compton
Police Department
Special Investigation Division
Ted Marshall
Oran Grayson
Las Vegas
Masked Thug Robs Service Station for $547
A man wearing a stocking mask and armed with a .22 caliber revolver robbed the Wilshire Service Station at 404 W. Sahara Ave. yesterday morning. He forced owner Joe Alexander to open the safe and lie on the floor, then fled in a black 1957 model car with $547.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilshire
Sahara Ave
Joe Alexander
Alexander
Special Meet Faces Opposition Over Reapportionment
Senate and Assembly leaders clash as they debate whether to reapportion by population. Swackhamer backs a 50 day plan with final 10 days for redistricting while opponents push for action or court intervention. A Senate anti reapportionment resolution seeks a constitutional amendment to allow non population based apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
Assembly
William Swackhamer
Battle Mountain
Vernon Bunker
Las Vegas
Ways and Means
James Gibson
Paul Laxalt
Senate
Swackhamer
U.S. Dist
Roger Foley
Atty
Harvey Dickerson
Dickerson
Congress
Travel agents aim to boost 1963 U.S. family vacations
The American Society of Travel Agents reported that only 35 percent of U.S. families took vacation trips in 1963. The society said it hopes to raise this share through initiatives and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
United States
American Society of Travel Agents
Sanitation District sees 34 candidates file for board seats
Thirty four individuals filed declarations of candidacy for Sanitation District 1 directorships before yesterday’s 5 p.m. deadline at the county clerk. A special election will be held April 6 at the Convention Center to elect three four year terms and two two year terms, per judge John Mowbray’s ground rules after voiding a prior Nov. 3 result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitation Dist
District Board of Directors
Convention Center
Dist
John Mowbray
Jessie Metcalf
Charleston Blvd
Frank Urh
Albert Ave
Raymond E. Sutton
S. 16Th St
Phil Galt
Desert Inn Rd
Alfred O'Donnell
Latigo St
Philip L. St
Richard A. Clark
Cayuga Priy
Leo Silverman
Capistrano
Bryan R. Metcalf
E. Charleston Blvd
Marvin Sedway
Corral Pl
Harley W. Carter
N. Michael Way
Burton Hoffman
Tony Ave
Eugene B. Ousley
E. McWilliams
Keith C. Hayes
Euclid
John F. Butler
Longshoremen Approve Dock Workers Contract in New Orleans
In New Orleans Local 1419 of the International Longshoremen’s Association stamped final approval on a proposed dock workers contract. Alfred Chittenden led Local 1418’s backing while Mobile’s local also ratified. The accord raises wages and fringe benefits by 80 cents and enables return to work as other ports settle. Clarence Henry of Local 1419 called it one of the best signings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
UPI
International Longshoremen’s Association
ILA
ILA Local 1418
Alfred Chittenden
Chittenden
New Orleans Steamship Association
Clarence Henry
George
Fort Sumter
BankFounder Dropped a Bundle in Las Vegas Speculation
Las Vegas reports fueled by unofficial sources claim Don C. Silverthorne, founder and former president of San Francisco National Bank, may have gambled about $100,000 at Strip casinos during a weekend visit. Federal probes were said to be checking on his gambling activity while the FDIC began payouts to depositors in the bank’s insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco National Bank
Las Vegas
Don C. Silverthorne
San Francisco
U.S
Silverthorne
Nevada
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
James J. Saxon
FDIC
Indictment of Three Las Vegas Men on Justice Obstruction
Federal grand jury charged three Las Vegas men with obstruction of justice and conspiracy. Charles Cornet 38 Joseph Paul Hozian 19 arrested on obstruction and conspiracy Hozian faces perjury charge Arthur Rizzacasa 34 arrested for obstruction Bond set at 10000 each before U S Commissioner Angus Brad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
FBI
Charles Cornet
Joseph Paul Hozian
Hozian
Arthur Thomas Rizzacasa
U.S
Angus Brad
My Years With General Motors by Alfred P Sloan Jr
Hank Greenspun reviews Alfred P Sloan Jr's memoir detailing the rise of the American auto industry. The piece highlights Ford Chrysler and GM's enduring dominance, lists early and obscure brands, and praises American innovation behind the industry’s global power. It notes the Las Vegas conference and ties to NADA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Alfred P. Sloan Jr
NACA
Chrysler Corp
Ford
Henry
Edsel Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Race For Sanitation Dist
Foster's Shoes
No. 3Rd St
New Francisco Park
Charleston
Lahara
Fremont & Bruce
Furn
Vicinity Memorial Hospital
CLS
Cadillac
Wagner Motors
Éth
Clas—Autos
Wagner
Glora
Gloria Swanson
Drew Olson
Eissn
E. Charlester
Fremont
U. S
Canada
National Automobile Dealers Association
Sunfoto
Pearl Ave
John Paul Jones
Isabella
Kelly Ryan
Westleigh
Stanley Lowe
Brazos St
William S. Monahan
E. Monson
John A. van Koevering
Caballero Way
al Clemens
Gaslight Motel
Jack E. Schieff
Mason Ave
Man White
Country Club Dr
Jack Doyle
Country Club
Hannah Clemens
Las Vegas Blvd
Ronald G. Shafer
Simpson
Jack Schofield
8Th St
Frank C. Danewood
Lavante Ave
Charles Kingstedt
Everman
Bogdan
Bob) Glinski
Cervante
George C. Brookman
Cochran
City Mechanics
Vegas Transit Lines
Bus Company
South Commerce St
Phil Mirabelli
Mirabelli
Ed Fountain
California
Hint Bank
Lytton Savings and Loan Association of Los Angeles
Francisco National
Indict
Las Vegans
Stardust Golf Club
F.H.A
Paravisi Pais
Spencer
Henry I
Benson Ford
Durants
Sloans
Chryslers
Chevrolets
Essex
Maxwell
Oakland
White
Franklin and
Hudson
Nash
la Salle
Hank Greenspun
Sloan
Cartercar
Chandler
Ewing
Columbia
Conrad
Duryea
Randolph
Winton
Welch
Nada
George B. Scully
Sellman Auto Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!