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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1962
Page
1
Nevada editor Hank Greenspun discussed a run for governor, styled as a crusading underdog who fights for the little guy. The Las Vegas SUN publisher, famed for sharp editorials, challenges political power while courting statewide support.
A major theft at Alamo Airways saw three new planes stripped of more than 30000 worth flight instruments. Las Vegas Sheriff Ralph Lamb said the crime targets high value radar and panel components, with panels disturbed on three Electras and a DC8. Detectives said the loss may cap a weeks long series of similar thefts.
Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power discuss a joint study with Webster Service to evaluate a multi unit nuclear plant to supply Southern and Northern Nevada. Potential site near Walker Lake Hawthorne with power lines to Reno and Las Vegas. Projections show growth in demand over the next decade.
A four year old boy, Paul Will, riding a small bicycle, was killed when he rode into the path of a car on Webb Street in North Las Vegas. The 16 year old driver is in juvenile custody as investigators probe the incident.
A 20 day strike by US Steel Workers at Titanium Metals Corp of America in Henderson ended with a settlement reached by Union Local 4856 representing 416 workers. The contract provides about 1042 cent boosts in fringe benefits with no wage increase. Back to work order to take effect today.
Campaign office at 226 Las Vegas Blvd North opens to the public Monday. Hank Greenspun supporters, led by William Deutsch, will provide campaign literature, editorials, and speaking calendars. Committees are being formed and announced soon.
Las Vegas officials warn residents to keep dogs confined as five young dogs die in a hepatitis outbreak. Autopsies rule out a human threat and emphasize rapid veterinary inoculation and close contact prevention to curb spread.
Sen. Alan Bible will fly to Nevada for a whirlwind campaign visit. He will speak at the Nevada AFL-CIO state convention in Las Vegas on Saturday, attend a Churchill County Democratic picnic in Fallon, then visit Lincoln and White Pine counties before returning to Washington. He plans further Nevada stops next month as part of his re election bid.
Police claim a statewide burglary ring stole an estimated 提illion in appliances from new housing tracts over a decade. About 25 men were booked across several cities on suspicion of burglary and names were not released.
Scores of teens protested a city ordinance banning minors from coin operated machines at Pappy's recreation center on Las Vegas Boulevard North. Leader Bill Lackey said police ordered machines closed to teenagers amid a council ruling directing the police chief.
United States carriers TWA and Continental announce reduced fares with 20 percent cuts on round trips. TWA permits year round travel for groups, organizations, and families with advance purchase. Continental seeks CAB approval for a five month test of two lower cost jet classes on select routes including Chicago to Los Angeles and another Chicago area link.
UPI reports the sleeping drug domide is suspected of causing birth defects in 12 infants in British Columbia. The latest case involves a Vancouver Island resident, with most other malformed babies born to women in the lower mainland.
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