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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1963

Page

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Kennedy Plans Jaunt to Red-Fenced Berlin

Thirty six civic leaders and businessmen were selected to form a blue ribbon county grand jury. The panel will convene on April 4 with seventeen chosen at random to serve, alongside 12 alternates. seven will be dismissed. Selection was by Dist Judge John Mowbray and County Commissioner Lou LaPorta.

Blue Ribbon County Dist Atty Edward Marshall John Mowbray County Commission Lou LaPorta

Stand Against Censorship Sparks Nevada Debate

A Nevada writer argues against compulsory censorship of obscene material, warning that government controls threaten liberties. He cites shocking magazines, laments policing literature, and questions who should judge reading material for all citizens.

Killer Gets Wish to Ride Lightning at Sing Sing

Frederick Charles Wood 51, a confessed killer of five, lost a Supreme Court appeal to halt his execution. He had hoped to die via Sing Sing’s electric chair, calling it his last wish after decades in prison and mental hospitals.

Ossining N. Y UPD U. S. Supreme Court Frederick Charles Wood Sing Sing Wood Supreme Court Minsky New Frontier Hotel John Manzonio

New Sputnik May Preview Woman's Flight

The Soviet Union launched Cosmos 13 an unmanned satellite signaling the opening of the 1963 space season Tass reported all systems normal The mission aims to study radiation belts magnetic fields meteors effects on satellite construction and other factors considered before a manned flight possibly involving a woman in the future The report notes Russia already has two cosmonauts Andrian Nikolayev and another pilot in reserve.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Tass Russia Andrian Nikolayev

Girlie Show Producer Minsky Facing Arrest

A warrant for Harold Minsky's arrest was issued by District Judge David Zenoff after he failed to appear on a show cause order regarding unpaid alimony and child support to his estranged wife Dardy. The judge previously ordered $800 monthly to the wife and $200 monthly for two children. Minsky claimed large tax debts and business losses.

Harold Minsky Minsky Dardy Zenoff

Norse Freighter Sinks Off North Africa

A Norwegian freighter Hoegh Arcnde of 3,884 tons sank in heavy Atlantic seas near Casablanca Morocco with 32 crew aboard. Three sailors died and 16 were missing. 13 others were rescued as U5 planes and rescuers aided efforts.

Casablanca Morocco Atlantic Ocean North Africa

Assembly Committee OKs Strengthening Equal Rights Group

Nevada Assembly Social Welfare Committee endorsed AB-338 to expand Nevada Equal Rights Commission powers, allow civil suits up to 500 dollars for discrimination, and empower subpena use. Four Democrats backed the de pass motion despite Republican opposition as the 60th day moved into overtime.

Assembly Equal Rights Group CY Ryan United Press International Carson City UPI Nevada Equal Rights Commission Assembly Social Welfare Committee Nevada Jim, Wood Reno GOP Commission

Kennedy Eyes Berlin Visit Amid Cuban Crisis

President Kennedy, returning from Costa Rica, said he hopes to visit Berlin during a West Germany trip this year. He noted talks with Russia on Berlin and praised Central American leaders as independent, firm, and faithful friends while stressing economic cooperation.

Washington UPD Kennedy Berlin West Germany State Department Russia Costa Rica Central America Alliance For Progress Immedi

Babbling burglar hints cops in rabout attempt

Richard Morrison a 26 year old burglar told reporters at the criminal courts building that the shotgun attack which shattered his arm was connected to a police scandal he described as a cops turned robbers case He said the assault came from someone with hatred and implied police involvement.

Chicago UPI Criminal Courts Richard Morrison Morrison

Prison Doors May Open for Vegas Stripper

Former Las Vegas stripper Candy Barr, convicted in Texas for narcotics, was recommended for parole after serving nearly four years of a 15 year sentence. The Board of Pardons and Parole noted the release could occur with Governor Connally expected to sign. Barr, 28, gained notoriety as a Rancho Vegas Hotel headliner and denied ties to mobster Mickey Cohen.

Las Vegas Candy Barr Texas State Board of Pardons and Parole Fl Rancho Vegas Mickey Cohen Cohen Candy U. S. Supreme Court

Seventy-Six Escape Sea Death in Plane Mishap

A MATS plane with 76 aboard diverted to Travis Air Force Base after one of its three engines failed midway through a 2,400 mile flight from Tachikawa Japan to Hawaii. The DC-6 military variant carried 68 passengers and eight crew. despite the engine loss the craft landed safely at 11:40 a.m. local time.

Travis Air Force Base Calif UPS Military Air Transport Service MATS Travis Apb Honolulu Travis Hilo Hawaii Tachikawa Japan Hickam Air Force Base

Cloudy Sky With Steady Southwest Winds

Increasing cloudiness today with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Noontime humidity not specified. Sunrise at 5 41 and sunset at 5 53.

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