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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1965
Page
2
The Pioneer Title Insurance opening in Las Vegas drew an estimated 1500 attendees. Prominent figures including Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt, Harold Vandesforde, Herb Stout, Ken Sullivan Jr., and many local officials mingled as the new office ribbon was cut, marking a notable city event.
A local forger signed Bob Gulas's name to a large counterfeit check, drawing the attention of LVPD Chief of Detectives Paul Gulas who reportedly pursues the case. The piece also notes a Pioneer Title opening and a displeased landlord, plus a taxi plane game in California and bank ads urging safe savings with the Bank of Las Vegas FDIC protection.
The FBI report shows an 11 percent rise in serious crime with violence up, noting a murder each hour and a rape every 26 minutes. It cites police assaults, parolee killers, and links between family members in many murders, plus high theft rates and ignition key vulnerabilities.
President Johnson faces a possible air missile option that would add a new dimension to the war. An F4C Phantom with two crew was reportedly not confirmed as hit near Hanoi. Moyers said the incident is under investigation and Johnson seeks updated manpower and defense data by Tuesday.
The commission notes 1965 as the start of a serious national fight against crime. FBI data show 1964 crime up 2 percent from 1963, with 76 percent repeaters among 92,859 offenders and 51 percent given leniency via probation or parole. It calls for more police and cites Las Vegas as worst Metro crime rate at 3,318.8 per 10,000.
A meeting with Kellar, Police Chief Lorin Bunker, and others examined arrests tied to juvenile activity near night spots. Bunker said no improper police actions occurred and noted adults may be arrested for bringing youths into adult venues. Kellar claimed harassment of citizens is a general practice, while reports indicate some white arrestees were minors in bars. Bennett was unavailable for comment.
Pursuant to Chapter 408 Nevada statutes the State Highway Engineer announces acceptance of Contract 1173 between Wells Stewart Construction Co and the State of Nevada for part of FAS Route 544 near Las Vegas. Creditors must file claims within 30 days after acceptance. information available from the undersigned.
Gov. Sawyer stated the resolutions on voting rights and the return of federal tax revenues require a three fourths vote. He predicted governors would support both measures while noting the voting rights pledge rejects racial discrimination and ensures all citizens share basic freedoms.
Kenneth, an 11 year old boy from Las Vegas, died in an accident while on vacation near Bly Oregon. He helped his construction foreman grandfather when he fell from a bridge. He had just graduated Crestwood Elementary and expected to enter John C Fremont Junior High this fall. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
Report describes continued U S air operations near Hanoi with multiple bombings and downed aircraft claims. Two crewmen lost presumed dead in a recent crash while North Viet Nam reports two more U S planes shot down. Navy Skyhawks hit bridges and a warehouse, all returning safely as raids in South Viet Nam kill and damage Guerrilla targets and vessels.
Carpenters blame delays on lack of response from the union as they await mediator-triggered talks. Johnson says the local has rejected the proposal twice and now awaits company notification to negotiate again. Campbell notes many claim jobs are active while the ground truth suggests otherwise.
Hank Greenspun discusses plans to file with Clark County authorities for reopening The Slipper casino with Sam Diamond in charge. He cites potential employment of about 300 people and an annual payroll around 1.3 million dollars, plus 1.4 million more in supplier outlays, boosting Las Vegas economy and tax revenues.
Eugene Burdick co author of The Ugly American and Fail Safe collapsed on a tennis court in San Diego while vacationing. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Doctors Hospital. Burdick, 47, complained of illness during a match with Mrs. Hugh Wood at the Konda Kai Club.
A woman was taken to Sunrise Hospital late Monday night with a gunshot wound suffered at the rear of a shopping center at J Street and Owens Boulevard. Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported no identity or further details available at press time.
The wife Dell Horsey and daughter Debbie Lee six, along with Miss Minnie Dorini of Chicago, were seriously injured when their car rolled over on U S 95 near Beatty Nye County Hospital Monday. A second Horsey daughter and two other passengers were reported in satisfactory condition. Albert Micheli 49 and Dorothy 37 of 204 El Dorado St were listed among the satisfactory.
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