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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1962
Page
5
A federal judge said the West Coast maritime strike is a national emergency as three unions hold up 25 ships in Western ports and threaten 120 vessels in the Pacific Maritime Association. The stoppage raised fears of broader disruption to shipments including atomic test material.
Guatemala City reports indicate order restored following seven days of street fighting with opposition groups. At least 21 killed and 500 injured, with more than 1,000 people jailed as authorities quell the unrest.
Fort Polk La Brigadier General Harley West ordered 15000 reservists and National Guardsmen to serve with dignity amid the Berlin crisis. The 49th Armored Division commander directed 9000 Texans and 6000 others to soldier with dignity, honor and respect for the country.
Clark County Nevada invites sealed bids from qualified contractors to transport voting machines and election materials to and from Clark County warehouses and polling places for 1962 elections. Bids due 10:00 AM April 5 1962 at the Clark County Purchasing Department.
A Las Vegas NAACP member asks the Nevada Gaming Commission to revoke the El Capitan Lodge and Casino license in Hawthorne after receiving a racial discrimination denial for colored guests. The lodge’s manager cites economics and says reservations for colored people are not accepted. The letter requests action during today’s Gaming Day in Las Vegas.
Swann faces up to one year and a 2000 dollar fine while Garfield unsettles the court with plea changes. Mulligan notes Garfield’s plea shift, and the government accuses a 100000 dollar bribe in 1957 to late Sen George H Bender amid a SEC probe into United Dye stock fraud. Herlands delays trial of four corporations and 12 individuals to today.
The Nevada gaming board considered multiple license actions in Reno and Las Vegas. Applications included Ralph M. Tucker and Andre Iratenbal for corporate officer licenses at Reno clubs, and five investors seeking $120,000 to reopen Cal Neva. Other filings covered Tab Nevada ventures, poker rooms, and a major sportsbook purchase. Three applications were withdrawn.
Paris reports a cease-fire in Algeria ending 72 years of war. Charles de Gaulle’s government names Christian Fouchet as high commissioner and prepares a six month path to independence. A referendum date is set for April 8 and a provisional Arab European executive will be announced later.
Republicans will elect officers for two-year terms and choose delegates for the April 27 and 28 state convention to be held here. The article notes continued coverage on page 1.
The 17 nation conference nearly broke up yesterday after the Soviet Union rejected inspections of its territory. A 30 minute surprise meeting between US Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Andrei Gromyko at Gromyko’s villa resumed talks. They agreed to an informal session today with Rusk and Gromyko as co chairmen. The talks aim to end the nuclear test ban stalemate as allies press for progress while Moscow calls inspections insulting to the Soviet people.
Police captured two burglary suspects after shadows at Al's Cycle Shop led officers to the 1621 E Ogden Street and 311 N 16th Street pair. After warning shots, Andrew Gramby Hanley and John Wesley Barger surrendered. About $2000 worth of tools prepared for theft were seized.
Miss Harris said she was handcuffed after being forced from her home with Niccum. The bodies of her mother, father and aunt were found Thursday afternoon. Moore and deputies traced an abandoned car matching a bulletin and encountered the couple hitchhiking from Winnemucca toward Indianapolis authorities en route. Niccum sought a town job but could not find work and returned, where he was confronted by officials. Niccum remained silent.
Gorman, head of First National in Reno, says he will spend much of his future time in Las Vegas and surrounding areas after inspecting all local branches. He will meet the full executive staff in Las Vegas before returning to Reno tomorrow.
In a complaint filed yesterday attorney Mendoza prepared the filing while Siegel acted as corporation secretary. Siegel says five local lawyers refused his case over a rental arrangement with the construction firm. He seeks 1000 dollars in actual damages and 50000 dollars in general damages and requests a pre trial conference and immediate trial docket setting.
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