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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
2
A 3500 ton Ciudad Asuncion ferry with 416 aboard ran aground or hit a sunken hull in dense fog near Buenos Aires. A flash fire and engine room explosion followed at 4 30 a m sending passengers into a chaotic scramble. Only six boats were available and 22 bodies were brought in by the minesweeper King while fog hampered searches.
A Las Vegas scene details how Parks crew and jail trustees rushed to install a new 50 by 10 foot bulkhead and a 3 metre diving tower at J. D. Smith pool in time for NSW three day aquatic meet. The effort involved removing the old deck, laying turf, and building a platform with salvage items while raising over 40 yards of sand and concrete to support the improvised set up.
AFL-CIO leader George Meany signals interest in mediating between railroads and five unions as Congress weighs possible legislation. A spokesman noted Meany would work as a non negotiating fact finder for the President, amid growing congressional concern over the impasse and potential strikes.
Pattee, chairing a citizen's committee, aims to circulate a petition to place a California lottery proposal on the 1964 ballot. He warns Nevada’s potential lottery could siphon funds, notes administration by the state board of equalization, and links school aid distribution to average daily attendance while urging legislature to enact implementing laws.
Pravda quotes the Communist party leader of outer Mongolia on the Sino Soviet border, rejecting those who do not follow the Soviet line as not true Marxist Leninists.
Demonstrators from the Woodlawn Organization picketed Daley's office outside City Hall for about an hour before dispersing when told he would speak later. At the city council meeting Daley accused critics of misrepresentation claiming Chicago's civil rights record is among the best. A sit-in at Willis's office and protests outside continued as about 100 protesters gained entry to discuss job discrimination and school equality amid jeers at an Independence Day rally.
Battalion headquarters ordered mobilization of the unit to the armory. Stokes said other National Guard units were alerted for duty after their service during the 25 days when troops controlled the city. It remained unclear if partial martial law would resume as demonstrations were forbidden during that period.
Public notice details a vehicle sale for storage charges on a 1954 Plymouth Station Wagon with unknown owner. Advertisement also lists lost items and help wanted notices, including a dressmaker position and several real estate listings in Hyde Park.
Cozy Italian restaurant listed at 17 000 with contact details and chef contact. Apartment ads offer furnished one and studio units near Tropicana with weekly or monthly rates, plus unfurnished two bedroom options in Huntridge area. Contacts include multiple phone numbers and a Carl/Carl 3344435 appointment line.
A compact listing of mobile homes for rent and sale, autos and trucks, pets, and furniture. Includes 3 bedroom rentals, a Montclair mobile home with take over payments, a 1969 50 ft mobile listing, and various vehicles like a 1962 Impala and a 1961 Cadillac for sale with contact numbers.
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