Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Las Vegas Sun in Las Vegas, Nevada

Page 1

We have 1,148,628 pages in Nevada

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1965

Page

1

Kennedy planned to replace Rusk after 1964 election

Arthur M. Schlesinger said Kennedy, in 1963, planned to replace Secretary of State Dean Rusk after the 1964 vote. Robert F. Kennedy dodged comment, Johnson backed Rusk, Moyers cited the president's high regard, and Schlesinger noted Kennedy's frustration with Rusk's indecision.

Washington UPI John F. Kennedy Dean Rusk Arthur M. Schlesinger Kennedy Robert F D-N.y Rusk Johnson White House Bill D. Moyers State Department Schlesinger Harvard Life Magazine Robert McNamara Department

Devastating Viet Red Attack U-Boat's Revenge Trawler Torpedoed

Coast Guard suspended search for seven Maine fishermen missing after Friday night explosion in their trawler caused by a World War II German torpedo. Four men survived the blast near Norfolk Virginia, according to UPI.

Norfolk, Va Edward Berry Geraldine Coast Guard Maine Pere

Construction Projects Resume After Major Labor Dispute

Construction of three hotels and several street and road projects along with bank renovations and school work were to restart Monday as 500 members of Operating Engineers Local 12 return to work. Some mechanics had already returned Saturday after a five year contract deal with Southern Nevada contractors. The dispute involved Nevada chapters of major contractor groups and several local associations, centering on long term contracts.

Southern Nevada

From Tinkers to Evers to Chance and a Dog Attack

Eleanor Lewis faced a tangled chain of agency calls after three dogs bit her in a parking lot. She sought rabies info and animal control but was bounced between the Police, Animal Shelter, County Sheriff, and Health Department before the dogs were finally collected.

Eleanor Lewis Sheriff's Department County Health Department Health Department

Colorado Flood Spurs Evacuations Across Denver Area

A flash flood near Colorado Springs swept away three children as a four inch cloudburst caused creeks to surge to seven feet, prompting evacuations in Denver suburbs Morrison Georgetown and Morgan County. The disaster trails a earlier deadly flood, with property damage rising.

Denver UPI Colorado Springs Here Colorado South Platte River Morrison Georgtown Rocky Mountains Morgan County Colorado State Patrol

Weather Outlook Cloudy to Partly Sunny with 92 Degree High

Cloudy conditions will ease to partial sun with scattered showers and gentle winds. Today's forecasted high reaches 92 degrees with a low near 75 and noontime humidity around 49 percent. Sunrise is at 5 42 and sunset at 7 52.

Elwell Era Ends as Pioneer Hotel Opens in Las Vegas

The Elwell hotel on Carson and Second streets closed its era at 12:01 July 23 1965 and became the Pioneer Hotel. The four story building housed a famous bar that drew lawyers politicians newspaper men horseplayers and others connected to the Las Vegas scene. Bill Elwell founder of the hotel in 1948 left a legacy of local influence and a family business rooted in the city’s growth. Bryn Armstrong SUN editor is noted as a longtime associate now paying at the bar.

Nevada Elwell Pioneer Hotel Carson and Second Streets Bill Elwell Las Vegas William Elwell Goldfield Bryn Armstrong the Sun Yesteryear

Las Vegas Water Bond Vote Faces Tuesday Decision

Las Vegas voters will decide whether Lake Mead water should be used locally once available in three years. A yes would authorize a 15.7 million bond to expand pumping, distribution, and storage for future growth, repaid from Lake Mead water sales rather than taxes. Bonding attorneys say current revenues can support the issue, though federal water price rises are possible. Nevada Senators Cannon and Bible push a separate 81 million Southern Nevada Water Supply Project pending House action.

Las Vegas

Kamikaze Air Crash Investigation Prompts Questions

Inside the Sun Henderson reports a kamikaze air crash under scrutiny with details promised on page 3 and coverage spanning pages 19 to 21. The fragment notes a notable aviation incident drawing official inquiry and public interest.

No Boost in Water Rates If Bond Passes

Clark County Assessor James Bilbray states that the $15.7 million water bond on Tuesday’s ballot will not raise taxes if approved. He notes the bonds are general obligation but funded by revenue to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, as past bonds in 1954 and 1962 were.

James Bilbray Clark County Las Vegas Valley

Miss Thailand Wins Miss Universe Crown in Miami Beach

Apasra Hongsakula of Bangkok Thailand won Miss Universe ahead of four blondes. The 18 year old convent graduate and daughter of a Royal Thai air force colonel claimed the title and $10,000 cash plus a $10,000 personal appearance contract. Runners up were Virpi Meitttinen Sue Ann Downing Ingrid Norrman Anna Christina Maria Schult.

Miami Beach UPI Apasra Hongsakula Bankok Thailand Royal Thailand Air Force Finland Virpi Meittinen U.S.A Sue Ann Downing Sweden Ingrid Norrman Holland Anna Christina Maria Schult CBS

Missing UT Coeds Probe Sparks Police Hunches

Police rely on broken romances, missing clothes, and psychic hints as Shirley Ann Stark and Susan Rigsby, UT students, remain missing six days after they drove away from campus last Sunday.

Austin Tex UPI University of Texas

Utah Man Arrested In Deaths

A Salt Lake City man, Robert Kimball, 37, was arrested in Saigon on suspicion tied to the shooting deaths of a U S aid official and a Vietnamese woman. Police had pursued Kimball after a fatal confrontation with Jack Ryan, a former FBI man and aid mission chief, amid witness testimony and hints of an argument before the gunfire.

Saigon UPI Utah U.S Robert Kimball Salt Lake City Kimball Jack Ryan FBI Public Safety Division Viet Nam Ryan

Also Mentioned on This Page

JFK Schievinger Life Local 12 Los Angeles Associated General Contractors Southern Nevada Contractors Association Southern Nevada Home Builders Las Vegas Building Exchange Nevada Ready Mix Co WME Transit Mix Union North Caroli U. S Binh Chanh Miami Pat Boone Hank Tinkers Evers Chance Hank Greenspun Joe McClain SUN Lake Meadwater Colorado River Las Vegas Area Howard Cannon Alan Senate House Henderson LDS North Vegas Ann Sanders Boulder City Church News Dr. Mother Entertainment Aeeaaae Capitol John Keasler Real Sylvia Porter Miss Thailand Miss Universe Dallas Susan Shirley Stark Joe Perry Perry Salori
Search Courier

Search the Las Vegas Sun Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Las Vegas Sun?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication