02 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1962
Page
1
Mineral County Independent editor Jack McCloskey reviews the Nevada gubernatorial contest between Grant Sawyer and Rex Bell. The Jasper column notes Sawyer’s aggressive start, Bell’s business background, and Democratic intra party clashes over prior administration gambling licenses.
Former state Attorney General Harvey Dickerson announces he will resume his campaign for the attorney general's office today, confirming his candidacy to the SUN last night.
A union vote 200 to 49 by U S Steel Workers Local 4856 authorized a strike at Titanium Metals Corporation of America in Henderson over take home pay and fringe benefits after a contract expired June 30. Union rep Englestead says a meeting will occur today to decide next steps while Rex Lloyd and Eugene Francy of the company declined comment. Dickerson, former Nevada attorney general, filed papers for candidacy in Carson City. He notes his Clark County roots and aims to regain the governor’s post.
Southern Nevada faces a strike threat as Sheet Metal Workers Local 88 prepare to walk off at the Mercury Test Site after rejecting a 55 cents per hour raise over three years. The action follows the weekend rejection of the pay increase.
A late night search is launched for a possible plane crash near Good Springs southwest of Las Vegas. Sheriff deputies note a brilliant red light that sometimes turns yellow high in the mountains. Area has no roads or trails, hindering ground clues. Authorities contact the FAA and local bases while sending search teams with jeeps and hiking gear into the rugged terrain.
President Kennedy ordered the withdrawal of about 1,000 Marines stationed to guard against a Communist attack from Laos. The Defense Department said roughly one fourth of the US combat strength in the area will be pulled back to their Seventh Fleet ships while other American troops remain in Thailand.
Lithuanian born spy Sobien, 62, stabbed himself with a hidden knife, losing two pints of blood. James McHane, U S Marshals chief, and an Israeli police doctor witnessed the incident as Sobien received treatment at London’s Hillington Hospital. He had been expelled from Israel for illegal entry and fled New York after a $100,000 payout, facing a life sentence in the United States for wartime espionage.
Algeria, after seven years of conflict and a year of OAS terror, voted overwhelmingly for independence with initial results showing a 95 to nearly 100 percent “yes” across the country. Officials announced the move toward ending French rule within days.
Voters flocked to polling stations amid a climate of calm as a major push for independence and continued cooperation with France drew about six million ballots. European residents largely boycotted in cities where Algiers conflict lingered, while turnout in rural districts ran high and Oran saw isolated nonviolent incidents signaling a changing mood.
Deputies investigated a suspected kidnap case after a mysterious hit and run on Lamb Road. Two teenage girls were dragged from a wrecked car into another vehicle by two young men and driven toward Boulder Highway before the suspect car vanished.
This week’s luncheonette offers Tuesday flaked sugar cured ham Creole style with a rice ring. Wednesday features a holiday menu. Thursday serves baked meat loaf with Spanish sauce. Friday presents French fried filet of sole with tartar sauce or scrambled with chili en casserole.
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