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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1962

Page

2

Governor reshuffle questioned over three year delay

The writer implies the governor swapped Dick Ham and Bruce Barnum for political advantage. Ham, tied to the Hatch Act and federal funds, may have been moved to avoid political activity while Barnum is seen as a weaker choice. The piece suggests the swap serves Sawyer’s gubernatorial bid more than state welfare.

Barnum Ham Sawyer Clark County Dick Ham Nevada Bruce Barnum

Elevator Plunge at Marina City Slows Near Miss

A construction elevator broke loose in the Marina City tower core and plunged to ground level with six aboard, injuring five workmen and an equipment salesman. A seventh man was hurt while aiding others as automatic brakes slowed the fall.

Chicago UPI Marina City Loop Wesley Memorial Hospital Leigh Brunson McHugh Construction Co Frank Thielman Bertrand Goldberg Richard Stanley Clarence Ekstrom Hardy Epps Harry Johnson Edward J. Reilly Edward Torba Frank la Brune William Higgins Johm Clinton

Senator Alan Bible Honored at Washington Reception

In Washington DC Senator Alan Bible received a plaque at a reception attended by about 750 guests. A fund of roughly $10,000 was raised for his campaign as he noted absentee ballots unavailable to Nevada voters. Attendees included lawmakers, business leaders, and officials. the event raised $50 a ticket at the Washington Hotel lower ballroom.

Washington, DC Alan Bible Bible Nevada James Francis Reilly Washington Senate District Committee Senate House Washington Hotel Walter N. Tobriner District Board of Commissioners Stewart Udall Secretary of the Interior

Jack Frost Bitten By Wanderlust Bug at Palisades Park

Thousands flocked to Palisades Amusement Park as temps rose to the upper eighties. A loud speaker announced that Jack Frost was lost, prompting a humorous scene in Palisade, New Jersey.

Jack Frost Palisade UPI Palisades

Mechanic Dies After Beating Turns Murder Case

Otto Ollila a 56 year old Day and Night garage employee died from skull injuries after a late Saturday arrest dispute over a repossessed truck. Suspect Sidney Scott 20 was arrested for murder after Ollila died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Scott allegedly struck Ollila with a metal pipe during the confrontation.

B. J. Handson Otto Ollila North Main Sidney Scott Bartlett Ave Ollila Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Scott Handson Lt. Handlen West Bonanza Road

Red Hot Jaycees delegate picks at Las Vegas meet

Delegates at the Jaycees convention in Las Vegas hear a speaker lineup on education and medicare reform in the Gold Room. Dr Miles and Roy Archibald discuss federal aid to education while Dr Edward Ennis and Nicholas Zumas address care for the aged. The parade of states opens the social agenda at 5 p.m.

Carolina Beauty Jaycees Asheville N.C Gold Room Convention Center John R. Miles United States Chamber of Commerce Roy Archibald National Education Association Edward Ennis American Medical Association Nicholas Zumas US. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Anarm Jaycee World Trade The Freedom Commission Las Vegas

Airlines dispute over cockpit crews delays TWA flight

After a brief picket surge, major airports returned to normal except a New York Idlewild departure delayed from 3 15 to 5 p m due to ongoing talks. If engineers strike, TWA operations could shut down during peak travel, affecting about 20000 jobs. President Kennedy and government proposals were awaiting a final decision.

TWA New York Idlewild Goldberg Kennedy

Las Vegas Sun masthead and staff listed

Editor and Publisher H M Greenspun leads a Las Vegas Sun staff including Ray Germain Norman White Barbara Greenspun and others. The paper is published mornings at 600 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada with standard post office and association memberships noted.

H. M. Greenspun Ray Germain Norman White Barbara Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada Las Vegas Nevada Natcael Allen Kiapp Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco U United Presse International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publisher's Association California Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation

Foley Approved As U S Judge In Nevada

Nevada Attorney General Roger D Foley won unopposed state in a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing for a U S district judgeship. Senators Bible and Cannon endorsed him. Reno attorney Woodburn cited Nevada Bar Association approval. Johnston will seek favorable full committee report.

Washington UPI Nevada Roger D. Foley U.S Senate Alan Bible Howard W. Cannon Foley Reno William Woodburn Nevada Bar Association Olin D. Johnston D-S.c Judiciary Committee Bible

Judge Delivers Prison Term to Father in Statutory Case

Dist. Judge John Mowbray sentenced 42 year old Lawrence Charles Derringer to 5 to 6 years in the state penitentiary after Derringer pleaded guilty to sexual intercourse with a 13 year old relative. He surrendered after the girl's mother notified the sheriff.

Dist John Mowbray State Penitentiary Lawrence Charles Derringer Sheriff's Office

Moving and Storage Ads Offer Free Estimate Service

An advertisement for a moving and storage business promotes free estimates and calls for contact at a local phone listing. The card highlights one way and round trip services, directing potential customers to DU 2-798 on N Main near Bonanza.

N. Main Bonanza

Lost and Found Pet Notices

Lost and found ad notices list two dogs in Paradise Palms area. A white male standard poodle valued with a liberal reward for return contact RE 5-4398 or RE 5-4048. Also a German Shepherd and a Shepherd Collie mix male litter ages eight and nine months contact DU 22-8100.

Paradise Palms

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