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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
1
A letter critiques District Attorney Ted Marshall and previews a forthcoming grand jury in Las Vegas. It recalls past cases where ex police cop Al Mazucca manipulated police records, and notes officials blamed him while a judge admonished him as a “good boy.”
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr amid confirmation hearings rejected claims he failed to report auto firm income on his 1958 tax return and disputed a Prouty assertion of a public contempt attitude after losing his driver license. He spoke during a Senate Commerce Committee session while under scrutiny for a potential Undersecretary of Commerce role.
Dist. Judge John Mowbray said he will select 26 local veniremen and finalize 17 blue ribbon members to ensure a swift inquiry into alleged misappropriation of public funds by Sanitation Dist. 1 officials. He plans a time limit on the grand jury to prevent a marathon investigation and will work with County Commission Chairman Lou La Porta. The panel will be convened next Thursday with 36 potential jurors called.
Mrs. Marian Hatfield of North Las Vegas Nevada died from injuries after a traffic crash in San Bernardino County Hospital officials said Otis Clarence Hatfield her husband 45 remained in serious condition but improving A third victim Fred Field Ward 52 of Lancaster California died when the Hatfields car overturned on US 99 near Baker California
The event honors Nevada Senator Howard W. Cannon, with planning meetings set for March 29 and the dinner scheduled for April 20 at the Flamingo Hotel. Ben Goffstein chairs the effort, expecting about 1,000 attendees and hoping a high government official will speak. Cannon, elected in 1958, sits on multiple committees and holds key chair positions.
An escape capsule intended for a record ejection speed of 1036 mph crashed after detaching from a ground sled at Edwards Air Force Base California. Air Force officials declared a red condition then lifted it as danger subsided and crews began debris recovery to determine the cause.
The SUN devotes a large feature on the opening of Clark County’s McCarran Air Terminal. It traces Las Vegas aviation history, tours the new facility, and explains services for the millions of tourists yearly.
Model Claire Leilani McCowan 22 of North Hollywood was given an additional 120 days in jail after she insulted Municipal Judge Byron J. Walters in court. Previously she had been sentenced to 60 days on two counts of battery and one count of disturbing the peace, with the judge vacating that sentence.
Chicago judge Daniel Ryan sentenced famed comedian Lenny Bruce to one year and a day in prison plus a $1000 fine for presenting an obscene show. Bruce did not attend the hearing and the court denied a motion for a new trial. bail was forfeited. The comedian was arrested during a raid on a Chicago nightclub where he performed and was found guilty of obscenity. It is believed he may have fled to California after sentencing.
U S District Judge Thurmond Clarke granted acquittal on a defense motion claiming insufficient evidence of conspiracy. The case named General Motors, three Southern California Chevrolet dealer associations, and 35 defendants charged with suppressing Chevrolet sales through discount houses.
Today's forecast shows cloudy skies with scattered showers and snow over the mountains. Northwesterly winds reach 20 to 30 mph. High near 50, low around 35. Yesterday's high 70, low 32. Sunrise 5 51, sunset 5 47. Noon humidity unspecified.
Scores of stores in Las Vegas celebrate Lucky Dollar Days this weekend. More than 70 merchants offer money saving values on seasonal merchandise and specially purchased items. The event is promoted by the Merchants Bureau of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce with the ad feature in today’s Las Vegas Sun.
Bob Bailey of Las Vegas testified to the Assembly Social Welfare Committee on AB-338 to empower the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. He said the two year study gained little credence and faced legislative resistance despite the commission operating with no staff and limited funds. The report named responsible figures in government and private enterprise, yet lawmakers ordered further action.
Captain Molchanov of a Soviet trawler accused U S warships of harassment as the vessel, said to be near a naval training area off Norfolk Virginia, faced actions by three American warships. The skipper insisted the incident showed arrogant American behavior at sea.
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