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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
2
A column satire rails at rampant gambling culture in Las Vegas paralleled by odd betting games like Wa ist line Roulette Cigarette Bingo and Gasoline Roulette. The piece mocks modern vices cites local spots Garden Center Sunrise Cedars and Chiaverini's while weaving in a playful warning about life’s bets and a closing nod to Boots the nickname in Las Vegas lore.
Bonanza Air Lines of Las Vegas and West Coast Air Lines of Seattle reportedly explored merger negotiations with Pacific Air Lines. Pacific serves Las Vegas, San Francisco, and southern California. Civil Aeronautics Board approval would be required. West Coast holds 34 percent of Pacific stock, per Nick Bez.
Lost and found notices indicate a Siamese cat named Mitzie may be at large near 609 Jefferson. Reward offered for safe return.
Part time office job ad, acreage for sale north of Craig Road, multiple apartments for rent, free pets up for adoption, horses livestock and boats for sale, farm equipment, mattresses furniture, motorcycles, and autos including a 1956 Chevrolet for sale and a Renault Caravelle convertible. Contacts provided with phone numbers and locations.
In Las Vegas the Civil Rights hearing discussed penalties for discriminatory practices in contracts. Rep McCulloch urged stronger sanctions, while Rep Cramer argued labor and management should share the burden. The committee recessed until July 8.
Scientists await results from testing lipstick and powder in zero gravity to determine if cosmetic application is feasible by female crew members. The evaluation hinges on how long makeup lasts and stays in place during orbital conditions.
Mayor Oran Grayson reports strong response to an area wide conference to study employment problems of Black citizens. A July 2 meeting with union reps directors and other groups aims to address discriminatory job policies after a letter from Rev. Marion D Bennett of the local NAACP.
Las Vegas announces a vacancy for a personnel analyst per Harold Carothers director, who was appointed last Monday after serving three years as analyst and acting director since John Montgomery resigned last March. Qualifications require college major in public administration or related field and one year of professional personnel experience.
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