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!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1966
Page
9
Paul Price cites deputy DA in Las Vegas decrying Dorado decision that cleared Dan Clifton Robinson, sentenced to death then life, for the Fox Hills Country Club robbery slaying. Robinson admitted firing the shotgun but his confession was ruled inadmissible under the Supreme Court ruling.
The speaker claims a confessed killer confessed after extreme abuse and starvation, alleging he damaged the sheriff's office with his words. He insists there is no proof or witnesses beyond the inmate's confession, portraying a biased narrative of the arrest.
Robinson's lawyer Al Mathews accuses officers of brutality and coercion, claiming they fed no food, stripped him, held him for hours, bribed with cigarettes, and sat on his knees. Sheriff Pitchess rejects the allegations while lamenting a sick, demoralized judiciary.
Curt Lonergan files in District Court against Ralph Englestead and Homer Matheson over restaurant operations at Thunderbird Airport in North Las Vegas. He seeks more than $500 plus $300 attorney fees, alleging misappropriated cash of $73.46 and stock valued at $455.72, plus interest and costs.
Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Miller said the Las Vegas Fire Department does not violate county smog control ordinances by burning condemned buildings as part of training. He cited Ordinance 191 and noted the practice may occur before 9:30 a.m. due to scheduling, but remains exempt and lawful.
Bobby Johnson a SUN carrier boy aged 13 woke owner A Weidenkopf at 6 a m after smelling burning rubber from a car at 1709 South 8th Place. He alerted the owner who called the Fire Department and firefighters contained the blaze in the front seat with only that part damaged. The cause is under investigation.
North Las Vegas received a citation plaque from the California State Automobile Association for not recording a pedestrian fatality last year. The 1965 figures note 8,800 pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents, down from 8,950 the prior year.
Brig. Gen. Frank K. Everest Jr. departs Nellis AFB for Norton AFB Calif where he will serve as Director of USAF Aerospace Safety. He assumed command of the 4520th Combat Crew Training Wing in April 1965 and led base improvements and the Center concept at Nellis. Brig. Gen. Ralph G. Taylor succeeds him from Anchorage Alaska as new Nellis commander.
State Insurance Commissioner Louis Mastos is accused in a civil suit filed in Ormsby County District Court by W. Mark Foldington former vice president of Mark Twain Life Insurance Co of Nevada. Foldington seeks 855151.50 for stockholders alleging Mastos plotted to appoint a receiver and consolidate the firm for a takeover. Mastos says the suit aims to cloud issues and hinder investigations amid earlier receivership actions for alleged misappropriation.
Nevada Chief Deputy Atty. Gen. Dan Walsh indicated the state is pursuing a full inquiry into the Mark Twain Insurance Co. finances. He said the investigation may involve civil and criminal liability and that authorities will take necessary legal action once completed.
The El Patio Motel at 1874 Las Vegas Boulevard will be razed after the owners C. C. Gibson and Ethel C. Johnson delivered a gift bill of sale. The city aims to remove a potentially dangerous structure and advance redevelopment. Built in 1930, it was North Las Vegas' first motel and a Clark County rarity.
Clark County Fair and Recreation Board weighs advertising budgets and a potential shift of highway billboard contracts. Six agencies vie for a three year plan with a two year option, amid talk of moving ads west and possible federal road beautification cuts affecting Las Vegas area signs.
Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers an Advanced First Aid Course starting July 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Chapter House 212 Mesquite. A current Standard First Aid Card is required for admission. instructor is L J Hazel. An Instructors Course follows with Jack Easter instructing. only those with an active Advanced First Aid Card eligible. Register by calling 384-1225. Ruby Lee Lucas reports a burglary at 1416 F St where a screen was pried, a record player, family album, wardrobe stolen, value 419.
With city council concurrence Mayor William Taylor reappoints Walter Zick Victor Jolley R N Whittington and Lee Wittwer to the Building Board of Appeals. The four also join the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a combined term.
A cab driver George Cockrill Rath, 45, was arrested Friday on suspicion of grand larceny and being drunk in public. He allegedly grabbed Miss Warren's purse while she sat at a bar after finishing her act.
Clark County Recreation and the local Red Cross announce junior and senior life saving courses. Registration runs August 1 through 7 at the pool. Classes meet 9 to 11 a.m. Monday Wednesday and Friday from August 8 to 26 at Parkdale Pool 4478 Springdale.
Clark County official James A. Bilbray filed for re election as county assessor on the Democratic ticket. A 32 year Las Vegas resident, Bilbray is a 12 year incumbent and heads local Elks activities while son James Jr. advances in law. He holds multiple community and professional posts including Footprint ers International and the National Association of Assessing Officers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.