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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
2
Schirra notes extended three orbit missions provide more time to study systems and observe effects of weightlessness. He says pilots focus on flight characteristics during two orbits and longer trips reveal minor problems and boost knowledge on space environment.
Legal notice announces bid for automotive equipment under Bid No. 62.24 by the City of Las Vegas. Bids to be opened at p.m. July 5, 1962, in City Hall Council Chambers. Bid bond or cashiers check of 1000 dollars required with submittal. Specifications available at Engineering Department Hall.
Iba county deputies reported that a lie detector test of double amputee Alvin Long revealed no conclusive details about the disappearance of his estranged wife Mrs. Winifred Long, 30, of Mill Valley California. She vanished June 10 after a visit to his ranch near here amid a separation and shared custody of two children. Sheriff John R. Dower said the test showed areas needing intensified investigations.
Two armed bandits forced a bank clerk, John Hugh, from a Midtown New York bank and escorted him uptown while stealing $3,000. He was released unharmed and reports indicate the clerk had just withdrawn the funds for his firm.
J Carlton Adair, number two in the Greater Las Vegas Civil Defense Agency, submitted his resignation to Mayor Oran Grayson with a July 1 exit. He cited other business interests and said he never received the full $750 salary, the most being $62 a month, and will focus on his private affairs and politics.
The Las Vegas Sun reports staff roles and offices including editor in chief H M Greenspun president Ray Germain and various department heads. The paper is published mornings with Sunday editions at 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada and is a Second Class matter under federal law. It lists national ad representatives and membership in major press associations.
Lost and found notice from the Greater Las Vegas area reports a brown miniature female Poo Die. A reward is offered with no questions asked. Contact DU 4-5453. Personal ad promotes wedding and engagement ring selection in Nevada.
City hall issued 47 housing permits totaling 231690 with a 30 unit apartment hotel at 110 N 15th St by Parkchester Estates valued 121740 leading the batch. Other sizable projects include five single family homes in Boulder Dam site area worth 56000 by Blanchard Construction for Rene Blanchard and a fourplex for Sol and Selma Kastova at 830 S Third for 12200 along with an eight unit apartment for Paul Goodman at 134 W Baltimore costing 41750.
Classic autos and trailers offered with clear descriptions and payment options. 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two door hardtop listed with automatic transmission and radio. 1960s Galaxie 500 with air conditioning and low mileage also advertised. Contact numbers provided for Teddy Bear Hevas Motors and other sellers.
Multiple used cars listed with bank transfer options and monthly payments. 1987 Chevrolet Bel Air four door hardtop with radio and tires. 1958 Chevrolet T Bird convertible with power steering radio heater and other extras. Listings include contact numbers for Havas Motors locations in Las Vegas and Henderson.
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