Trent Quits Amid City Recreation Department Turmoil
Trent submitted his resignation as head of the Las Vegas recreation department where he earned 10,000 a year. Applications are being accepted for the post, with rumors that Gordon Munsacker may return to run the department. Trent’s proposed budget this week seeks 485,473, a 226,068 increase from last year, amid a proposed consolidation of recreation with parks animal shelter library and child welfare under a Public Welfare Department director.
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Gordon Munsacker
City Financial Department
Philip Mirabelli
Recreation Department
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Public Welfare Department
City Commission
U. S. Air Force
Recreation Post
Ohio
Korea
Las Vegas
Suspects Arrested After Las Vegas Burglaries Case
A Strip hotel area pursuit led to the arrest of three suspects who were booked downtown. Miss Walker, found at their room, admitted the two men were wanted for numerous room burglaries and warned they would be caught if they came to Las Vegas. The trio arrived last Monday.
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Miss Walker
Las Vegas
Jacqueline Kennedy Arrives in Rome Despite Rain and Quiet
The First Lady arrived in Rome amid rain and a sparse crowd, but onlookers admired her elegant attire and flashing jewelry. She met Italy's President Giovanni Gronchi and visited the U S ambassador's villa, while crowds outside the Quiinale Palace and the ambassador’s residence cheered in Italian.
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Palm Beach
Caroline
John F., Jr
Jacqueline
Rome
U. S
Lee Radziwill
Giovanni Gronchi
Signora Gronchi
U.S
Desert War Games Train Units In Harsh Conditions
Troops from the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley and the 32nd Infantry Division National Guard from Wisconsin at Fort Lewis, along with the 1st Medium Tank Battalion from Fort Irwin, participate in desert war games aimed at desert operations, long range recon, airlift, and close air support. Helicopters anchored down to prevent damage as tanks struggled through sands.
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Desert
1St Infantry Division
Fort Riley
Kan
32Nd Infantry Division
National Guard
Wisconsin
Ft. Lewis Wash
131St Armor Division
Ft. Irwin
Storm Barrage Hits the West with Snow and Tornado Alerts
A multi facet storm system battered the western heartland with up to six inches of snow in Nebraska and Kansas and kept heavy snow warnings active. A tornado warning spanned parts of Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma as severe thunderstorms and damaging winds were forecast. The storm tracked northeast from the Rockies through the central plains bringing precipitation from Canada to Missouri and Kansas. Thousands faced possible stranding in Lincoln Nebraska where the state high school basketball tournament was underway.
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Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Rockies
Central Plains
Canada
Lincoln
Neb
Johnson cites space feats as start of a new era
Johnson, at a Democratic Jackson Jefferson Day dinner, hailed recent U S space achievements as just the beginning. He promised a flood tide of new products and methods and urged leadership from the party to guide the future while arguing Kennedy space vision renders old political labels obsolete and emphasizes action over debate.
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U.S
Johnson
John Glenn Jr
Earth
United States
Kennedy
America
Harmon retires from Clark County Commission after 12 years
Washington Harmon declines re election citing time away from family and business obligations. He notes two sons growing up and the need for a complete home life. Harmon pledges to remain active in civic affairs and thanks supporters and opponents for an engaging political career.
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Washington
Nevada
Clark County
Harmon
Las Vegas
Polio Shots Drive Continues with One Center Open Today
Immunization effort moves to Gold Room as only site open for today. Dr Richard Laub urges residents who missed last week to attend. two more doses follow on April 14 and May 26 in county-wide programs.
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Swartz
Richard Laub
The
Medical Association
Miraculous tournament tale and bet on gin rummy
A columnist recounts appearing on To Tell the Truth and a Nevada gin rummy tournament entry. He notes doubled participation since year one, faces female opponents who talk during loss, and plans to win $10,000 for charity using ear plugs to cope. He asserts no livelihood from gambling and jokes about restrictions and sponsors.
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State Gaming Commission
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Publishing Details
The Las Vegas Sun lists officers and staff including H M Greenspun as president and Ray Germain as vice president. Barbara Greenspun serves as secretary with H M Greenspun as treasurer, and Ruthe Deskin is assistant to the publisher. The paper is published mornings including Sundays at 900 South Main Street, Las Vegas Nevada.
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Ray Germain
Murman White
Barbara Greenspun
H. Mm. Greenspun
Ruthe Deskin
Vince Anselm
ED Reid
C. B. James
Bob Betz
Morvellwoop
Circwiation
Dee Coakley
The
Las Vegas Sun, Inc
South Main Street
Las Vegas
Nevada
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