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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
2
Reader asks Mr Ed Reid about his challenge to a Mr X for Governor and others to meet qualifications from the SUN May 21 1962 Where I Stand column. Quote references space era risks and need for a man of vision and courage. PSA: inventor holds patents.
Senate rackets committee opens inquiry into the American Guild of Variety Artists amid testimony from ex-Dar girls, singers and police officials. Witnesses described B girl operations targeting married men with credit cards and alleged union protection for illegitimate clubs.
The judging committee at the Convention Center spent four days scoring notebook entries to identify 210 of the nation’s top Jaycee chapters. Nevada President Fred Pendleton of Boulder City coordinates the process.
A speaker urges calm discussion of alleged public fund irregularities in the governor's administration. They call for an impartial audit of the governor's office and the Department of Economic Development, noting potential misused funds and the need to scrutinize the DMV audit and Highway Patrol director Robert Stenovich.
In a strike standoff a company official drove a licensed car into a plant while a picket protested, barely avoided injury and caused a minor mirror scuff. Stores report mountains of empty bottles piling up as non-union drivers are not yet filling routes. Observers note vending machines largely empty of struck products.
Rep John L McMillan nicknamed Mayor of Washington held a commanding early lead in the 6th district. In Congress since 1939 he chairs the District of Columbia committee that administers affairs in Washington.
The nomination of Foley to the United States District Judgeship was sent to the Senate yesterday by President Kennedy. A three man subcommittee including Eastland Johnston and Hruska will review the nomination.
Classified notice promotes U-Haul moving and storage with free estimate, near N Main and Bonanza, offering lower rates for round trips and long distance moves. Includes contact number DU 2 798.
Local ad for Foster's Shoes at 119 N. 3rd St offers style and comfort for men women and children with free parking beside the store. Also notes clocks repaired by a competent European watch and clockmaker.
A mix of help wanted domestic duties store space rental and vehicle sales appears. Listings include a live-in housekeeper sought with references, strip and office spaces for rent near Foxys and Chamber of Commerce, trailers for sale or rent, a 1958 Dodge truck for sale, a 1960 Ford convertible for sale, a 1941 Cadillac for sale, and a city bid notice inviting automotive tire suppliers with a June 20 1963 opening date. The ad also notes contact numbers and P.O. Box addresses.
The article discusses possible successors to Foley as Nevada attorney general. Names include Ralph Denton, John Mendoza, Harvey Dickerson, Roscoe Wilkes, Andy Demetras, William Beko, and Howard Babbock. It notes Sawyer favors a noncampaigning appointee and hints at an orderly transfer of duties. The constitution allows nonlawyers to hold the post, requiring Carson City residency.
Three art forms music dance and art combine for a July 7 8 Las Vegas Jazz Festival at the Convention Center The Las Vegas Art League invites artists to paint musically themed works in any medium with four paintings per artist A second section features paintings by musicians and spouses with a two painting limit There is no jury and no entry fee.
The document lists the Las Vegas Sun staff led by editor and publisher H. M. Greenspun with a team of vice presidents, editors, managers, and department heads. It notes the Las Vegas Sun, Inc. publishing address at 000 South Main Street and details affiliations and circulation notices while indicating entering as second class matter.
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