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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1965

Page

2

Furnished 2 Bedroom House for Rent in Houston

Two bedroom furnished house with large yard available for rent at 317 N Bruce. Babies accepted, no pets. Contact 284-5186 for details.

N. Bruce

Excise Tax Cut Bill Clears House In Lopsided Vote

The House approved a $4.8 billion excise tax cut by 401 to 6 to abolish levies on almost 40 items including appliances cosmetics fur coats and cameras. Two cuts on new cars and air conditioners are retroactive to May 15 with full phase out by 1969. President Johnson sought the measure and Senate action follows as Byrd schedules hearings with Fowler.

Senate Johnson

Walkout Ends At Test Site Policy Clash Persists

NRDS workers have been permitted to come in after a walkout at a test site. Machinists at Aerojet General plants in Azusa and Sacramento voted to strike last week. Jackass Flats workers generally go along, but some were reluctant to strike. Aerojet General remains a prime contractor in the effort to develop a nuclear engine for interplanetary space travel.

NRDS Aerojet General Azusa Sacramento Jackass Flats California

Bishop Gains OK to Run Mercy Ambulance in Las Vegas

Las Vegas commissioners allowed M. M. Bud Bishop to continue operating Mercy Ambulance under his city license after a show cause hearing. He must reappear later to justify why his contract with the city should not be terminated. Also, LV Bowl Inc. licensees received a 45 day suspension after agreeing to pause to allow re-purchase of interests transferred in 1963.

Las Vegas M. M Bud) Bishop Mercy Bishop Las Vegas Bowl, Inc Las Vegas Boulevard Harold “Dusty” Springston W. B. Dalitz Allard Roen Desert Inn LV Bowl Springston Bowlarama, Inc

Gemini 4 space walk nears risky close approach to Titan-2 casing

McDivitt plans to steer within about 20 feet of the burned Titan-2 rocket casing during Gemini-4 orbit 400 miles north-northwest of Bermuda. White will drift within a few feet to photograph and possibly touch the casing during a 12 minute space walk. Officials say touch decision rests with White as craft speeds across the United States on its second orbit.

Atlantic Ocean Bermuda McDivitt White Kraft United States Space Agency

TV Debate On or Off Up to Race Rivals

City Commission candidate Bert Leavitt and Commissioner Phil Mirabelli clash over a televised debate. Mirabelli demands open access to Leavitt’s and his own bank statements and tax returns, while Leavitt seeks mirrored disclosures. Election date June 8.

City Commission Bert Leavitt Phil Mirabelli Mirabelli Chuck McKenna Leavitt

Sawyer Won’t Call Nevada Reapportionment Session

Gov. Grant Sawyer said he would not convene a special session on June 21 for reappointment. He urged the court to delay until after the decision, noting a court order could prompt the legislature to act, with leaders agreeing a session now would be useless. The governor said reapportionment is a legislative duty and he would call a session if ordered. The Senate previously signaled readiness to reconvene if required.

Carson City Nev UPI Grant Sawyer Sawyer Las Vegas Nevada Federal Court Senate State Senate Federal Washoe U. S. Supreme Court

Deputies Helped Clear Alligator Menace at Tropicana Golf Course

Gator Clark County Sheriff's deputies aided in removing a three foot alligator a prankster dumped in a lake near the Tropicana Golf Course on a Wednesday night. Greenskeepers alerted deputies as the reptile disrupted the lake’s duck population and threatened bystanders.

Clark County Sheriff's Deputies Tropicana Golf Course

Space Center Sets Course for Atlas Flight

Space Center Houston announced readiness to direct the 62 orbit mission of astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White aboard the manned craft. The complex spans 1,620 acres with 20 buildings and a miniature moonscape for training and operations.

Space Center Houston UPS Manned Spacecraft Center Texas Prairie James McDivitt Edward White

Where I Stand by Hank Greenspun

The column argues that branches of government must remain checks on power or risk abusing authority. It warns judicial oppression endangers all, stressing due process, Bill of Rights protections, and safeguards against self incrimination and cruel punishment.

Giancana Remains in Cook County Jail as Grand Jury Questions Start

Giancana sits in an 8 by 10 foot maximum security cell at Cook County Jail after 24 hours behind bars. His lawyers challenge federal judge Campbell’s contempt ruling for immunity génerated testimony, while the grand jury probes organized crime ties, interstate racketeering, and narcotics links. The column argues that protecting individual rights safeguards democracy beyond police power.

Cook County Giancana Thomas A. Wadden Richard E. Gorman Robert Weinberg Campbell Grand Jury Congress

Jail Break Attempt Ends With Capture of Barker

A prisoner named Barker attempted three tunnels within the city jail. He first reached the rear wall of the drunk tank, then an area behind the shower room, and finally behind the west wall of the records section where a metal plate blocked exit. A workman removed the plate. Barker was subdued and returned to maximum security.

Barker

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