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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1962

Page

5

Suspect questioned as details remain unclear in Moore murder

Detective Sgt. Mike Winger said the suspect refuses to talk and frequently spits at officers. Investigators note Griffith’s violent history and motive theories tied to Mrs. Moore ending their relationship. The gunman shot himself twice but is expected to recover and face court-appointed counsel.

Mike Winger Griffith FBI Texas Louisiana

City Crackdown and Plans Hit New Urban Renewal Path

Police chief orders crackdown on places in NSW to stop juvenile motor games. Council reviews master water plan expanding service area and a $2.4 million urban renewal with an $80,000 federal loan feasibility study. Arrowhead Acres improvement district approved with $881,631.50 in upgrades. Public hearing set Aug 4 for the district. Use of parks for political meetings approved with rallies allowed if not interfering with events.

Nsw Clay Lynch Owens Avenue Tonopah Highway Sunrise Mountain Las Vegas Arrowhead Acres James Kelley

Russia Plans Nuclear Tests Amid Maneuver Exercises

Russia says it will resume testing atomic weapons and will not be responsible for damage to aircraft or ships in the exercise zone. The Soviet Northern Fleet will take part with rocket and air forces, amid Western speculation of a new submarine-launched missile. A similar Barents Sea exercise occurred last year with nuclear tests.

Russia Barents Sea

Stabbing Night Ties Williams Family to Portland Funeral

In Oregon near Bremer ton and Portland a stabbing involving an uncle and Ralph Williams' brother amid a cross state trip ended with a car crash in Raymond. Williams phoned his wife Esther who wired $75 to buy a car to continue toward Astoria while relatives in Portland claim the body for a funeral set in Portland.

Williams Ralph Bremerton Ore Astoria Dean Raymond Esther Portland

Global TV tour showcases world landmarks and music

A multinational broadcast spans Europe and North America, showing icons from the Arc de Triomphe to the Sistine Chapel and Mount Rushmore. Viewers in Chicago and beyond witness Cronkite intro, space capsules, Niagara Falls, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performing a Luther hymn.

Champs Elysee Arc de Triumphe Houses of Parliament Westminster Bridge Thames London European Broadcasting Union Center Brussels Yugoslavia Belgrade Republican Square National Museum Miroslav Sistine Chapel Vatican British Museum France Louvre Niagara Falls el Paso Tex Juarez Mexico Buffalo Custer Park South Dakota Mormon Tabernacle Choir Salt Lake City Washington Jefferson Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt

Empress of Lima Crashes After Batcle of Engine Loss

A four engine Britannia airliner returning for an emergency landing at Honolulu International Airport, with one turboprop engine dead, veered off the runway and exploded among bulldozers. Of 40 aboard, 27 were killed, many from Australia and New Zealand. 13 in the tail section survived with minor injuries. The flight carried 29 passengers and 11 crew. takeoff was at 3:38 am. Captain W. T. Jennings reported feathering the left propeller before the crash.

Australia New Zealand Honolulu International United States Fiji Islands Honolulu WT. Jennings Richmond B.C

District Court The State In and for the County of Clark

Case caption listing Nelle Wilbur Friedr plaintiff and Norma Prior defendant shows a Clark County district court filing. The fragment indicates a civil matter within the State district court system.

Clark Nelle Wilbur Friedr

Pact urged full representation for state convention and elections

The COPE Pact affiliated group with about 69 members seeks full representation at the convention. Four posts on the 10 member state board are up for election this year. Open positions include executive secretary treasurer held by Louis Paley and vice presidents for Districts 1 Reno District 2 and District 3 Las Vegas held by Boyd Manning John Morman and Keith D Hickman respectively.

Afl-Cio Supreme Court Tennessee State Senate Nevada Tennessee Storey County Sane Senate Clark County Las Vegas Dickerson and Miles Ralph Leigon al Bramlett Harvey Hansen Louis Paley Leigon Bramlett Hansen and Paley Reno Pact Fly Boyd Manning John Morman Keith D. Hickman

Plane crash ends Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys flight

Ex pilot attempted a landing on the Mt. Rose highway between Reno and Lake Tahoe and crashed the twin-engine Beechcraft after a Santa Barbara based firm flight.

Mark Hurd Santa Barbara UPI Mt. Rose Reno Lake Tahoe

Nevada Gaming Commission Denial Stands in Harmon's Permit Fight

Attorney general argues no written reasons required for denials and no secret rationale. After the Valley Tavern operator Harmon failed to obtain a license, he sought a writ of mandate in Reno's First Judicial District Court. Judge Richard Waters ruled the commission, not the courts, determines who gets gambling permits and acted within discretion. Dist. Judge George Marshall to set hearing date on motion to dismiss.

Commission Harmon Valley Tavern First Judicial District Court Reno Richard Waters Waters Mes Springer Dev. Atto Norman H. Samuelson The Gaming Commission Water George Marshall

Fight Cancer With A Checkup Campaign

A health initiative urges people to schedule early cancer checkups to improve outcomes. The push highlights screening availability, public clinics, and outreach by local health groups to raise awareness and encourage timely visits.

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