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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1966
Page
9
US scientists seek mendelevium 259 in debris from the May 5 Cyclamen underground test at the Nevada Test Site. Los Alamos notes signs of the isotope while the detonation produced fermium 257 and the strongest neutron burst yet recorded in the United States, signaling potential for future discoveries.
Scientists worldwide push to produce and study transuranium elements and isotopes. Glenn T. Seaborg envisions extending the periodic table beyond 104, with some elements possibly remaining stable long enough for practical use. The Cyclamen test at the Nevada site yielded ten times the prior fermium, opening new chemical insights and potential applications in weapons power reactors generators and detection work.
A montage of local notes covers venue uses and repairs, TV picks, political moves, insurance incidents, fashion fads, letter writing, upcoming announcements, and shifts in Clark County Democratic alignments affecting Denton’s race. Icons include Sahara Avenue, Stewart Avenue work, Henderson Assemblyman Jim Gibson, and Ed Allen’s studio photo politics.
Doctor Armour’s speech manner stands out while Doctor Stremling is described as a quiet Chicago native. Doctor Belliveau displays subtle humor and Doctor Saycich, a friendly Montana man, appears in observations.
Darwin Lamb announced his bid for a four year at large term on the county commission. The incumbent and former regional street and highway chair highlighted plans to expand county services and improve roads. Lamb is active in local groups and has held multiple party offices including Young Democrats leader. He was named Young Man of the Year by the Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Young Democrats of Las Vegas hold a regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. in the Flamingo Hotel Gold Room. Program chairman Joseph Pawlikowski has lined up candidates including Sidney Whitmore for District Judge Department 4 Sam Anter for Justice of the Peace Las Vegas Township Bill Barker for District Attorney William Morrs for Attorney General Ted Marshall for Governor and James Allredge for State Assembly.
Las Vegas residents weigh pre kindergarten education with Clark County officials. Supporters say four year olds benefit from early stimulation and socialization while opponents warn against extra public funds and erosion of parental responsibility. Pilot testing urged by supporters.
About 40 residents protested a cemetery project by Martin Sklar of Palm Mortuary seeking to build on Reno Avenue between Eastern and Topaz. The plan faced prior denials and appeals, with a July 5 hearing set to review the County Commissioners reversal of Planning Commission denial.
A 2:20 am collision in the median killed Harold Williams 43 of Garden Grove California. Driver Steve Stokes 19 was listed in satisfactory condition after a high speed crash. Earlier Sunday a Toronto man Jozsef Bela Siraky 40 died in a head on crash with a Big Mack truck 12 miles north of Glendale. His wife Irene suffered a fractured elbow and injuries. Siraky’s car crossed the center line on the two lane highway. The deaths push Nevada’s highway toll to 82 for the year.
Louise Conley becomes official court clerk succeeding Barbara Maxwell who was fired May 25 1965. City manager Art Trelease cites fraudulent notations on records in eight cases. Conley had been acting court clerk and listed as court records clerk before formal appointment.
City Commission approved a zoning change from single residence to professional commercial for Frank Berta on Charleston Boulevard between Rancho Road and Strong Drive. The decision followed protest concerns and a prior Planning Commission recommendation to deny.
Desert Water District applies to Nevada PSC for authority to buy all assets and operating rights of Suburban Water Company to service about 400 Sunrise Manor customers in Clark County. The move aims to transfer operating authority and continue water service to residents in the area.
Gretchen the six month old toy poodle went missing after jumping from a station wagon at Boulder Highway and Desert Inn Road. The Griebel family led a ten day house to house search aided by neighbors and local media and animal services before Gretchen was found in a neighbor’s shed and captured with a borrowed cage. After the ordeal she returned home in good health and her owner reports the dog’s allergy vanished.
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