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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1965
Page
2
The piece contrasts Mars visuals with John Carter adventure lore while noting scientists describe Mars as an arid rock world. It adds a light dig at spaceflight romance and ends by praising Bank of Las Vegas security and reliability as a contrast to speculative headlines.
Las Vegas prosecutor details psychologists Dr. Murray Marcus and Don Long findings on Osborn after he was accused of shooting two women near Blue Diamond Road. They described him as a high IQ border line psychotic who distrusts people and may be dangerous under certain conditions. The defense plans to call Dr. Henry Luster on Monday to testify about his sanity.
UPI report says the U.S. Court of Appeals denied Sam Giancana’s emergency bid to be freed from jail. Judges Schnackenberg Castle and Kyley ruled against the request in a one paragraph order.
Las Veg Valley Water District owns 75 acres to be used for park development amid controversy. City plans to withhold 20 acres near Tonopah Highway for later sale to commercial developers while developing 20 acres for recreation with the 40-acre Twin Lakes resort. Officials say the later sale could add up to $800,000 beyond half the costs of the two parcels.
Keely Smith wed her agent Joe E Lewis in a nondenominational ceremony at the Sands. Barbara Bell, Smith's publicist, learned of the nuptials by phone Monday morning. Smith, once married to Louis Prima, used the name Dorothy Keely Prima on the license. Bowen, from Los Angeles, was also divorced in 1961.
Davis announces a new executive board for the union, listing Elmer Beeman as president and others as officers. Carter is bonded for 10 000 dollars. Davis will handle Carter's duties during trusteeship. The union plans a membership meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. and talks with Federated Employers of Nevada on extending the contract until August 3.
Dr. Wexler warns B nai B rith conference of Oklahoma about rising right wing pressure on schools PTA and boards. He notes past campaigns by Eisenhower era allies and cites cases of Birchers and KKK infiltrating grand juries and school systems from Savannah California Kettering Ohio to Nantucket Mass.
Sawyer praises Americas diverse background while urging good citizenship. Jewish Service organizations schedule business sessions and choose new officers this week with installation on Thursday.
North Las Vegas council to install about one million dollars in offsite improvements in Federal Park and Northland Park financed by bond sales to be repaid by subdivision property owners. Agreement with Las Vegas shares Owens Avenue costs with 15 percent cap or $3150. Las Vegas annexation commission urged by city resolution.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends approval of the Four Queens casino license. Ben Goffstein and Tom Callahan told the Carson City meeting the casino should be ready by October with the hotel occupancy about 90 days later, ahead of a Gaming Commission vote.
Fire crews reported a fire of unknown origin that razed a trailer and severely damaged a refrigerator semi truck on Ranch House Road near the Desert Inn Gun Club. The vehicles, owned by Fred Lancaster, were parked off the road when the Clark County Fire Department arrived Monday afternoon.
U S soldiers defend Bien Hoa positions as medical evacuation helicopters reach the area. The Vung Tau highway links Bien Hoa and Vung Tau, while air forces strike a 10 mile rail line northwest of Hanoi. Two Navy pilots are missing after a Nam Rong attack. Marines near Chu Lai report light and heavier casualties in separate skirmishes. Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut goes on high alert ahead of the Geneva Accords anniversary.
Kolod argues government bodies can suspend or revoke his gambling license despite potential appellate reversal in Colorado. He faces Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission actions after a conspiracy conviction of a Denver attorney, with pending suit seeking injunctions to reverse rulings and recover salary and profits from Stardust and Desert Inn investments. The state asserts no rights were violated and that remedies must be exhausted before judicial review.
The Painters Local 159 treasurer James Arnold reports the union on strike for 30 years will review the latest painting contract proposal Monday. Carpenters Local 1780 also met, no decision yet on sending the proposal to members. They await outcomes from Southern California talks and a five year plan with pay increases.
In Nevada, Governor Grant Sawyer is chosen as chairman of the National Governors Conference in Minneapolis. The piece notes a Las Vegas convention of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors and comments on local curiosities and historical notes such as Guam’s liberation 21 years ago. It also references a cab driver strike, heat safety at the Mint Hotel, and a lighthearted quip about Martian spaceflight headlines.
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