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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1968

Page

3

Mother Ordered To Move Sick Babies Power Cut Off To Speed Eviction

A Las Vegas Sun report describes Mrs. Joe Blue and her two ill children facing eviction from Leroy Continental Park Apartments after the power was cut by assistant manager Carl Conry. Deputies intervened but the main breaker remained with the landlord. Blue seeks a new place while awaiting Aug. 1 eviction.

SUN Joe Blue Leroy Continental Park Sierra Vista Drive Joe Blue Joe Blue Crystal Sheriff's

Overdose Suspected In Death At Patrician Arms

The Clark County Sheriff says Claire Petty was found dead Friday at 551 Desert Inn Road in the Patrician Arms apartments and investigators suspect a self administered narcotic overdose. Three roommates were detained with charges including possession of pornographic material and unlawful use of credit cards.

Fice Claire Petty Patrician Arms Miss Petty Desert Inn Road George Corcoran Robert Smith Penny Bunch Corcoran Smith Miss Bunch

Boys Shot By Sniper On Bicycle Near Home

Two 11 and 12 year old boys riding double on a bicycle were shot Friday night in Southern Nevada. Donald Taufer, 11, suffered a punctured lung and was listed in serious condition. Ronald Rogers, 12, had shoulder and chest wounds and was listed in satisfactory condition. Deputies arrested Roger Dielman and Mervin Elliot on charges of assault with intent to commit murder, then released them on bond. The suspects said they believed their .38 pistol contained blanks after a desert trip.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Donald Taufer Meredith St Ronald Rogers Roger Dielman Meredith

Three Juveniles Held In Squires Park Robbery

Police report three youths forcibly seized a Squire's Park concession stand attendant and emptied the cash register of 24 dollars. Dwane Gammel described the attackers as they entered through door and window and demanded money. The trio were captured soon after and handed to juvenile authorities.

Squire’s Park Dwane Gammel

Las Vegas Sun Staff Details and Subscriptions Rates

The Las Vegas Sun list includes editor and publisher H M Greenspun and staff such as Bryn Armstrong and Vince Anselmo. It notes ownership, offices, post office entry, advertising representation, and professional memberships. Subscription rates cover daily, Sunday, and lengthy terms with advance payment required.

H. M. Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun Inc South Commerce St Las Vegas Nevada Greenspun Ray Germain Ruthe Deskin Barbara Greenspun Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo Jim Barrows Tom Diskin Gerry Appleby Douglas Ritchie John Cavaness Congress Ward Griffin Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulation

Man charged with assault after pistol whipping wife

Ellis Lee Thompson, 38, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after he reportedly shot his wife Shirley Thompson, 28, outside their home following a family argument. Shirley survived head wounds and a leg injury, treated at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, while a bystander disarmed Thompson.

Ellis Lee Thompson Tt” St Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Shirley Thompson D” St Thompson Edly

Campbell Clark County confronts poverty program power shift

Commissioners reopen meeting Monday to decide the fate of Julius T. Campbell their special poverty advisor. District Attorney George Franklin accused Campbell of an extensive criminal record. Campbell denies the charge. The county seeks federal recognition as it forges a private corporation to run the program.

Clark County Board of Commissioners Julius T. Campbell Campbell George Franklin Franklin D. A County Commission Economic Opportunity Board EOB San Francisco Bay Area

Youth Leads Police To Drugs

A juvenile who was seen drinking led officers to an apartment where five people were arrested on narcotics charges. Edith M. Davis 34 of 2209 Sunrise Ave faces contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession. John C. Arneson 18 of 2617 Webb Ave North Las Vegas and Michael Peard 19 with no address listed also charged with possession. two juveniles aged 16 and 17 held on narcotics counts. Officers recovered marijuana roaches a water pipe and a bag of marijuana in the unit. Arresting officers were Sgt. Jack Phillips detective Juan Lucero and juvenile officers Lemmy Burke and Lysle Miller.

Edith M. Davis Sunrise Ave John C. Arneson Webb Ave Las Vegas Michael Peard Davis Jack Phillips Juan Lucero Lemmy Burke Lysle Miller

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