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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
2
Local 3,100 members reject a proposed contract by 64 votes after weeks of negotiations between the Publishers Association and striking mailers. Guilds ratified a separate five month extension while workers seek a fourth vacation week and earlier hours reduction.
A supervisor accused the tobacco company of deliberately targeting youths to begin smoking. Another called the mailings a public disgrace and said local officials cannot enforce laws against sales to minors when cigarettes are mailed and may fall into anyone's hands.
Las Vegas Valley Water District invites sealed proposals for drilling developing and testing four water wells by cable tool method. Bids due April 2 1963 at 9 00 pm at 919 West Bonanza Road Las Vegas Nevada. Read aloud openings and contract documents available free. prequalification and license required.
A committee of foreign and finance ministers from seven nations drafted a final San Jose Declaration. The presidents’ morning session focused on the Cuban question amid world events and recent Washington Moscow talks on removing Soviet troops from Cuba.
The planning commission voted to reclassify the area for development by Paradise Homes Builders with Commissioner James G. Ryan dissenting. Landowners protest zoning as ranch estates arguing they built wells power and septic systems locally. They warn the rezoning could require tying into new sewer and water facilities and possible fines under state law.
The board will meet but not transact business, delaying a $181000 sewer grant and risking up to $750000 in federal aid. Clemens warns moratorium could stall Tropicana Sunset Sahara avenues laterals and a large east Paradise Road development including a hotel and electronics firms. A federal officer faces accusations of favoritism amid the district probe.
Information Subcommittee heard calls to assure news access in any future crisis and to propose government guidelines. Witnesses criticized official news policies amid debate on Cuban crisis and disclosure practices. Reston argued for freer information flow from Vietnam. panel planned further hearings with state and defense officials.
The article describes a futuristic Las Vegas terminal with domed glass and soaring space themes. It recalls the move from McCarran Field to the current site, noting critics who said the building was oversized and that new commissioners planned even larger structures for a busier future.
The aircraft stayed aloft until the final moment of approach east of Hawaii when the No. 1 engine failed. Lt. Cmdr. Robert L. Ekelund of Los Altos California landed with only 20 minutes of fuel remaining, insufficient for a single-engine flight.
H I M Grinspun is listed as editor and publisher with MH M Greenspur as president and other officers including vice presidents and secretaries. The Las Vegas Sun notes editorial staff roles and publishing details, with Chicago Detroit New York and San Francisco bureaus and agency affiliations.
The Nevada gaming commission approved multiple investments and openings including Sanford Waterman to invest 61000 for 1.5 percent in the Sands Hotel Las Vegas with ties to Frank Sinatra partner at Cal Neva Lodge. May and Ray May acquire Beatty Club for 10000. Pearl Cook and Anne Lockridge to corporate offices at Palace Club Fallon. Otto Lauf to buy Fallen Nugget for 35000. North Shore Club reopens at Lake Tahoe by Hume Murphy and Jordan Sr. Edimor Publishing Co Reno license extended three months to settle Morris Schwartz estate. Ash Meadows Lodge license lapse.
Classified ads list job openings and services including wages for a gas company secretary trainee with benefits, a lawn service offer, a maid position, housework and ironing help, and a couple seeking apartment management. Applications and contact details referenced with addresses and phone numbers.
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