14 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1962
Page
1
A column traces Rex Bell memorial discussions sparked by Pat Clark suggesting a Boy Scouts memorial project. Wendell may run for attorney general. decision rests with his supervisor Monday on possible campaign plans.
The Army will stage Ivy Flats at the Nevada Test Site near an atomic detonation as a starter for a training maneuver next week. About 900 infantry from Fort Lewis and artillerymen with 105 millimeter guns will participate watched by high ranking officers possibly including Cyrus R. Vance.
Painters Union Local 159 narrowly avoids a strike after reaching a provisional settlement with contractors in southern Nevada. The deal hinges on glaziers and floor setters agreeing, with possible federal mediation if either side rejects. Pickets were removed at Nellis Air Force Base amid the dispute.
Two aerospace industry unions served notice they would strike July 23 unless progress is made in contract talks. The International Association of Machinists and United Aerospace Workers seek new agreements for about 400,000 workers in Southern California.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower agreed to a coast to coast set of campaign appearances to help Republicans win control of the House in the November 6 elections. The plan aims to bolster GOP support ahead of the vote.
Liberty New York a blaze yesterday leveled a two story building killing two guests and injuring thirteen including six in critical condition fire officials said the blaze paused investigations as crews battled the flames and more details were expected on page six
Moscow warned it may resume nuclear testing after the United States completed its current series at Christmas Island. The Foreign Ministry issued the official notice as disarmament advocates held a silent vigil in Red Square. The statement echoed prior Tass warnings on Germany and Berlin and asserted East German peace treaty demands had been met with threats of war.
Hollywood producer Jerry Wald died at home at age 51 after years of ill health and multiple surgeries. A former screenwriter and Columbia Pictures executive, Wald produced hits from Peyton Place to Johnny Belinda and the film adaptation Sons and Lovers.
AT&T president Eugene McNeely and French communications chief Jacques Marette spoke by telephone across the Atlantic via the Telstar satellite from Kingston New York. The 20 minute call included U.S. and French officials with a 10 minute space relay delay. An experimental facsimile transmission was planned to speed Atlantic picture delivery.
Dr. Maude Frazier was sworn in as Nevada lieutenant governor at her home by District Judge John Mowbray. Governor Grant Sawyer traveled from Carson City to administer the oath after confirmation by the governor. Frazier resigns her assembly seat to avoid holding two offices and considers a later return to politics after a medical checkup.
Two gun-waving bandits robbed the Sapphire Room at 4810 Nellis Blvd after 10:50 p.m. stealing about $400 including $204 from the till and change from the safe plus more than $100 from customers. Deputies were delayed by frightened patrons.
In a hard fought 15 round bout there were no knockdowns as Griffith wins a unanimous decision over Dupas 71-63 on the referee Frankie Van card. Dupas entered first to a ovation while Griffith pressed the attack through rounds two and three before an eye swelling became a focal point.
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