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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1965
Page
2
A spoofed wire item cites the Bank of Las Vegas offering safety deposits with a cheeky campaign during Music Month. It jokes about guarding valuables including bracelets, brooches, pistols, and even a dog, while promising easy account openings and free Columbia records.
Property owners along the highway oppose traffic changes with signs reading No Tree passing. Southwest Gace argues that the highway department plans will alter the Las Vegas Strip like a major traffic artery, as weekend traffic flows increase. The dispute centers on access and safety near the center of the highway.
Bid notices list numerous equipment items and services offered by state agencies, with import deadlines, contact points, and terms. Francis F Brooks of the Nevada State Purchasing Division announces bid openings, eligibility terms, and the right to reject all proposals.
A powerful blast at the U S Embassy in downtown Saigon disrupted the city and damaged nearby structures. An embassy staffer reported hearing gunfire before the explosion. The attack left multiple injuries and several possibly dead, with 12 seriously hurt awaiting hospital transport an hour later. Secretary Rusk rushed from a White House dinner to monitor the incident.
During the late February hearing a principal Richard Scaracello reportedly broke his leg after a confrontation with picket Seymour Poster. McLean testified Scaracello shoved Poster to the ground and, after removing coat and watch, prepared to fight as Poster ungloved. The assault ended with Scaracello allegedly swinging and turning his ankle in cowboy boots. Defense testimony continued with more witnesses likely from both sides.
A survey and planning work for urban renewal is set to begin as opponents vow to challenge the federal program. The move aims to settle the political issue temporarily amid campaign tensions in New South Wales.
Police contend a derringer fired the fatal shots in Walker. A bullet sample is used in ballistic comparison while prosecutors probe if Wallace’s clothes were washed and disposed. Nevada estate funds authorize Rose Garden planning and pledge more for the project with North Las Vegas freeholder rights raised by Lou Hess.
Supporters celebrate two major wins as a civil rights bill advances toward final passage. Critics argue local conditions vary, with opposition citing no proven need for state action while noting federal intervention could be preferable. The session nears adjournment as 96 resolutions and 1004 bills have moved through day 71.
A spring Nev ada High ways and Parks feature by Gene Segerbiom praises Cliff Segerbiom and wife as a model family from Boulder City. The piece is illustrated by Cliff and highlights their collaboration. Also referenced is The Fireman’s Fund insurance company with a cheeky line from the Record about loving friends better.
Berkeley area seismologists report a strong quake between 7.5 and 7.6 magnitude likely centered in the Aleutians and warn Hawaii to brace for a possible tidal wave. Observers in California record 7.1 on their instruments and warn of potential destruction in populated zones.
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