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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1963
Page
2
County manager C B Kinnison explains that aid may be delayed if federal funds depend on aftercare. He notes that submitting applications before patient release could shift costs to federal money, but the Welfare Department waits until patients are turned over to county care, extending county support time.
President Kennedy announced Vice Admiral David I McDonald commander of U S Naval Forces in Europe replacing Admiral Harold P Smith The White House sent the Senate the nomination for McDonald to full Admiral In the Mediterranean Rear Admiral William F Kentner Jr will succeed McDonald as 6th Fleet commander in the Mediterranean area
Classified ad column listing lost and found items including a large horse identity, housekeeper wanted live-in six days a week, various dogs and cats for sale with contact numbers, mixer puppies priced from ten dollars, and live-in couple seeking apartment management work plus a range of livestock including horses ducks rabbits pigeons and bantams with location near Vegas Drive and Munt Golf Course.
The Newlands Project in Nevada marks six decades since Congress authorized five western irrigation works on March 14 1903. Since 1905 it has produced $90 million in crops and nearly $500 million in total benefits, funded by $3.26 million in water-user costs repaid at 89 percent. The system diverts Truckee and Carson River water to 71 566 acres on 984 farms, supporting crops like alfalfa wheat and vegetables and powering the Lahontan Powerplant with 1640 kilowatts.
Kathryn Johnston 16 and Sarah Wagner 14 were injured when their car rolled over after hitting a dip on Sahara Avenue. Johnston suffered a clavicle fracture and possible other injuries, Wagner a fractured pelvis, and a third passenger Giancontier sustained multiple fractures. The vehicle was destroyed and no citations were issued pending investigation.
The Hon. Robert E. Sullivan, dean of the law school at Montana University, announced President Paul McDermott spoke yesterday. Distinguished guests include U S Senators Howard Cannon and Patrick V McNamara, Lt. Governor Paul Laxalt, Mayor Oran Grayson and other local political figures. McNamara is Michigan's senior senator. The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree will present the colors, G Barney Rawlings will sing the National Anthem, and Rt. Rev Msgr John J. Lambe will give the invocation.
The Soviet Mars-1 probe, launched last November, is en route to Mars and expected to arrive in June. It stood 98.863 million kilometers from Earth, about 162,000 miles of closest approach to Mars, surpassing previous U S distances in space exploration.
A derailment followed by a landslide stranded passengers. 100 rescuers race to scene to clear debris while police report 817 residents in the village with 190 evacuated. Final death toll remains uncertain amid ongoing confusion and further slides.
The writer praises Ireland's endurance in wars and its people. He imagines himself in Dublin, laments missing a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Las Vegas, and sends a Gaelic toast to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He references Irish songs, figures, and a playful warning to Monsignor Moran.
A tunnel fire near Chatsworth, California disrupted the film The Gun Hawk. The Bern Field Productions team moved filming to Bronson Canyon and Republic Studios as Edward Ludwig directs with Rory Calhoun Rod Careron Ruth Lee and Warren directing for Allied Artists.
A blizzard with 40 to 60 mph winds froze northern Nebraska and western South Dakota, closing roads as up to 20 inches fell at Mount Coolidge and 10 inches-plus in Custer and Rapid City. Rescue crews and dairy firms mobilized for stranded motorists while warnings spread of severe weather from Missouri to Vermont and California rainstorms.
Hollywood star Lurene Tuttle finishes the part of Rory Calhoun’s mother in The Gun Hawk at Republic Studios. The project moves toward a color screenplay for Allied Artists with Rod Cameron Ruth Lee and Rod Lauren, directed by Edward Ludwig for producer Edward Critchfield.
UPI reports two Russian planes flew over Alaska for about 30 minutes Friday. U.S. interceptors chased them from Alaska defense bases. no shots fired. Moscow protest filed by U.S. Ambassador Kohler. Defense cites radar evidence and reconnaissance role.
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