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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1965
Page
2
A collage of Las Vegas scene snippets includes Patti Wood pursuing acting after computer work, Jack Wood a FG&G scientist, a Beatlemania popcorn remark, jailbreak pursuit by a detective, Salvation Army drive progress, an ad about a Doberman, Pentel pens rising in status, and Bank of Las Vegas offering 4 percent interest on savings and time accounts at local branches.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor spoke with police about the Wednesday night accident in which her chauffeur driven Rolls Royce struck and killed 78 year old Mrs. Alice Maud Bryan near Dublin. Police said a decision on prosecuting the driver would be by higher authority and an inquest was expected in about a week.
Real estate wanted ads seek Desert Ranch operations under 2500 feet elevation with irrigation or stream access for over 100 head. Listings show TLTC Class 26 notices from Foster's Shoes and Earl Landers PO Box 124, My, Wyo. Contact details include phone 782-664. Lost and found note for a white toy poodle in Vegas area with reward. Women help wanted in classified section.
REECO CLERK STENOGRAPHERS seek applicants with at least one year experience fast 50 wpm typing and 80 wpm dictation must be high school graduate and U S citizen apply 9 am to 4 pm at 3084 So Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada equal opportunity employer plus houses for sale St Annes Western High Desert Hills and other listings offer 3 bed 2 bath homes with low down payments and immediate occupancy with trades considered contact Home Realty broker for details and numbers provided in the ad.
Author W. Somerset Maugham, gravely ill with influenza and lung congestion near Saint Jean Cap Ferrat France, is reported to be fighting for life. His secretary Alan Searle says the aged writer remains extremely ill despite a temporary coma and partial recovery.
A deadly gas explosion on Shell Road in Natchitoches collapses eight adults and nine children into flames. A 24 inch pipeline blew, creating a 75 by 20 by 15 foot crater while heat scorched surrounding areas and private property damage is estimated over 1 million dollars. The cause remains under investigation as repairs are planned within days.
Los Angeles investors led by Dean Saddler and Steve Parker advance a new corporation after Gaming Control Board warnings to clean house. Nealis expects the same investors, Winne uncertain, Luftig exits. escrow of 1.2 million required as hotel loses about 100000 monthly. Casino plans 27 tables 200 slots and 500 plus employees with Crown Enterprises seeking opening approval March 14.
In Peterborough England Bill Ruff a window cleaner challenged landlord Albert Bembridge after spotting a ladder at the Golden Lion Public House He wagered a game of darts for the ladder sparking a local bet and friendly feud between rival ends of the pub scene.
About 1 500 physicians and lawyers will meet for three days in Las Vegas starting March 1 at the Dunes Hotel. The AMA and ABA sponsor said the national medico legal symposium aims to improve justice administration and promote harmony between professions. Speakers include retired Justice Charles E F Whittaker Governor Grant Sawyer and FDA medical director Dr Joseph F Sadusk Jr along with four judges a law school dean and numerous professionals.
Angered homeowners in Sunrise Manor and Paradise Valley organize against proposed state legislation that would place Clark County Sanitation Districts 1 and 2 under Las Vegas and North Las Vegas control. Residents sign petitions and plan telegrams to legislators to oppose the move, while local boards organize protests and meetings.
The city fire department logged five calls in the 24 hours ending at midnight Wednesday. A 1957 car owned by Robert Schumaker had wiring damaged by a carburator back fire at Second and Carson Streets. An infant, Roosevelt Bankston Jr. three months, died on arrival after a resuscitator call at 1661 Cadillac Lane. A grease fire in an oven at Laurelhurst Drive Apt 2 was out on arrival. A grease on a stove caused minor damage in the 5300 block of Alta Drive. A car fire in a 1958 vehicle owned by W. Butler caused minor damage at 615 S Sixth St.
Bulletin boards urged a 3 pm protest outside the U S embassy. The building’s lower windows were boarded after past vandalism, as demonstrators denounced President Johnson as a murderer and clashed with police while demanding protection from Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily V Kuznetzov.
Greenspun laments the grand jury and district attorney for blaming public critics like Al Clemens and Roger Alley. He argues constitutional rights allow criticism and contesting public officials, contending the press must be free from official censorship and that legal action should follow lawful process.
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