NAACP Demands Action On LV Housing Problems
The West Las Vegas NAACP housing committee pressed state and city highway and urban renewal officials to finalize freeway plans. Rev. Prentiss Walker cited 1800 to 1900 families to be displaced and demanded route, purchase dates, eviction deadlines, and relocation provisions. He warned of possible legal action if homes are not found.
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Kennedy Orders Emergency Board In Airline Strike Crisis
President Kennedy moves to avert a walkout by American Airlines ground workers and continues government mediation with Trans World Airlines. An emergency board is set to study American’s dispute with 10 000 workers delaying the strike at least 60 days, while progress is reported on the TWA engineers and pilots talks with a possible report soon.
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Strike approval votes reach cross-company levels
The IAM votes authorize a strike for General Dynamics 95 percent Aerojet 86 percent and Douglas 85 percent amid ongoing reviews of a contract set for June 27. Firms at Cape and Vandenberg missile ranges are involved while North American and Lockheed sit outside the vote in the broader talks.
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Welfare letter spurs inquiry into Nevada Blue Sky stock sales
A welfare case after a woman fled town with stock certificates highlights potential illegal stock sales in Clark County. Investigators led by Sheriff’s James Remmer and County Commissioner Olsen pursue a county Blue Sky ordinance to regulate promoters and require disclosures while a state law remains anticipated.
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MacLaine recounts Moscow trip mishap and rumors
Shirley MacLaine said she left a Leningrad hotel room after a dinner party and missed the night train to Moscow. She denied theft of belongings, blamed herself for the confusion, and dismissed reports she would dance in Kremlin Square or attend a Benny Goodman session.
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Boulder Bay Attends Ship Festival
Boulder City reporting that Donald A. Marsh a USN electrician third class and son of Lawrence and Mrs. Marsh of 535 Birch Street serves aboard the destroyer tender USS Dixie of the Seventh Fleet. The crew joined the Black Ship Festival May 16 17 in the Western Pacific commemorating Commodore Perry 1854 landings and the 1860 trade treaty anniversary.
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Boulder City Student Wins Berry College Scholarship
William M Lawellin of Boulder City has been awarded a 1000 scholarship for 1962 63 at Berry College. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William P Lawellin and a Boulder City High School graduate. He will join Berry College work experience program to earn more toward remaining college expenses at Mount Berry Georgia.
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Governor hints at possible Democratic candidacy after primaries
The governor said Bell would be a formidable opponent and that he might not decide on the Democratic bid for governor until after the September primaries. He noted the GOP ticket was already set with Bell for governor and Paul Laxalt for lieutenant governor, remarking that Democrats always hold a primary.
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Marshall District Attorney Profile and Nevada Politics Notes
The article surveys a Clark County district attorney with a long Las Vegas legal career from 1921, detailing his public service as deputy city attorney, district judge, and private practice. It notes his military service, family in law, residence, and a 1959 master calendar system that sped trials, plus juvenile case reforms. It also touches on political campaign remarks about industry, government action, and a Carson City executive shuffle.
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Formosa mainland under threat from Chiang forces buildup
The White House and administration sources assess a potential offensive threat from Chiang Kai-shek forces against Formosa. Officials note the current Red movements are larger than past tensions, with ongoing serious concern and close monitoring of the buildup.
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