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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1963
Page
2
A new petition for citizenship cites Charles Factor’s charity work and repaid debts while recalling his 1950s pardon by President Kennedy after prior legal troubles. Factor led Stardust Hotel’s 1958 revival, and earlier endured a 1933 kidnapping case tied to Roger Touhy, who was later imprisoned.
Lawyer Slattery, a critic of Civil Rights legislation, sponsors a bill to repeal the law creating the State Equal Rights Commission. The measure aims to redefine how buyers of property are measured and to have real estate brokers act for him per instructions.
The House Armed Services Committee delayed quick approval of Kennedy’s military pay raise while approving a procurement bill worth 1.5 billion for aircraft and ships. GOP leaders warn of later cuts to the budget, arguing for economy, as some Republicans push to trim the defense package and oppose wasting funds on modernization.
The Bureau storage plan starts filling the Page Arizona reservoir to capture runoff. Officials say the snow pack in the Rockies is 75 percent of normal as of March 1, and the $300 million project aims to store about 6 million acre feet by June 1964.
Powell and Smith, both charged with murder, met in court as each claimed the other fired the fatal shots that felled Officer Campbell. Ballistic tests tied bullets to two 38 caliber revolvers. Investigators believe both fired as Campbell lay dying. Witnesses identified Powell in two Southern California robberies. The county supervisors ordered a full parole-status report on the suspects.
The piece laments a new traffic light on a long-used route, noting locals must pause at red where none existed. Ed notes praise for a telephone operator Miss Horden, whose courtesy earns appreciation from callers seeking hookups as the town grows and traffic increases.
A reader notes the rapid expansion in North Las Vegas and credits residents for the citys new appearance. The column mentions the evolving work week and ponders taking a personal day from overworked duties.
The secretary warned that Soviet troops acting against Cubans or interference with U.S. aerial surveillance of Cuba would create a very dangerous situation. He said the same warning applied to any aggression from Cuba against a neighboring hemispheric nation.
The page lists staff including president fH M Greenspun and executives, with roles for publisher editor and managers. It notes publication by Las Vegas Gun Inc at 909 South Main Street, Las Vegas Nevada, entered for second class matter and affiliations with press and circulation groups.
Legislators toured the Elko school to review improvements for wayward youths. They noted hurried work on new cottages costing 140000 each and discussed dormitory options versus individual rooms. Separately the Assembly Labor Committee endorsed two minor measures while weighing others in a tight session.
TVA official warns the flood could equal or exceed the 1957 disaster with at least 14 dead. Drownings occur in Tennessee Alabama West Virginia Kentucky and Virginia as rivers surge after tornadoes. Governor requests disaster declarations and National Guard units mobilize for rescue and relief.
The notice reports a female beagle missing in peat area near the Desert Inn Gell Codree Herbst House and Roosevelt Ave. A long haired bluish brown dog is also listed lost with contact numbers. A small grey female long haired Chihuahua named Chickie is sought with reward offered and a contact number.
Classified notice lists multiple furnished apartments including a 1 bedroom unit at 208 with rent around 150 dollars monthly, a refrigerated air conditioned large 2 bedroom option with carpeted rooms and storage, and other units described with minimal readable details near Baltimore, indicating a busy rental market with diverse features.
Shopper alert for appliance bargains. Beausil AUnhe offers appliances including a food freezer at 250 with immediate availability. Weekly listings note flexible terms and local pickup options.
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