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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1965

Page

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Torres Wins World Light Heavyweight Title at MSG

Jose Torres, a Puerto Rican wild bull, defeated Willie Pastrano by ninth round TKO to claim the world light heavyweight crown in New York. Emile Griffith defended his welterweight title with a 15 round decision over Jose Stable on the same Madison Square Garden twin bill. The event drew 1811- fans, grossing a record $739.9 thousand.

New York UPI Jose ‘Torres Puerto Rico Willie Pastrano Emile Griffith Jose Madison Square Garden Jose Stable Griffith Jose Torres UPL

The Hank Greenspun Circus Day Fans Midwest Towns

In the Midwest the Hank Greenspun circus brought a vivid spring thrill to youngsters and communities. Local families offered free passes, while youths sought chores as roustabouts. The revival, though streamlined and limited in animal acts, sparked nostalgia for a vanished era.

Midwest

Suspect Killing Weapon Used In Las Vegas Armed Robbery

Police tied two teen deaths near Boulder City to a Las Vegas robbery case. Richard Peterson says a missing .38 caliber derringer style gun may be linked. attackers likely involved in the March 23 killings of Lloyd Wallace and Robert Walker. A $65 armed robbery at Terrible Herbs may relate.

Las Vegas Boulder City Richard Peterson Robert Gary Walker Avenue D

Judge Sets Rules For Both Sides In Casino Picketing Case

Dist. Judge Thomas O. Craven issued a temporary injunction restricting picketing at the California Club after a day and a half hearing. The order limits union activity to a sidewalk zone near the casino and bans obstruction of patrons while warning management not to interfere.

California Club Dist Thomas O. Craven Craven American Federation of Casino and Gaming Local 54 First Fremont Streets

Wallace Hears Civil Rights Delegation In Mississippi?

Governor George Wallace met with a civil rights delegation in Montgomery to listen to racial complaints. Officials called the session friendly and Frank, marking his first direct talks with demonstrators since the Selma march.

Montgomery Ala UPI George Wallace Wallace Capitol Building Bill Jones

Johnson vows tougher stance after Saigon embassy bombing

President Johnson called the Saigon embassy bombing a wanton act of ruthlessness and pledged to seek funds from Congress to build a new embassy office. Las Vegas hosts the International Fashion Festival at the Tropicana with models from Europe and Asia, and designers from Patterson London Castillon Pucci Matsuda showcasing a softer 1965 silhouette.

Johnson U. S Saigon Ruth Congress Las Vegas Hotel Tropicana England France Italy Japan Patterson London Castillon Pucci Matsuda Barbara Knox New York

Tragedy on Goodsprings Road Claims Davies Couple

George F. Davies Jr and his wife Eldena died Tuesday night when their car left Goodsprings Road five miles west of I 15 and plunged off the highway. Both were in their 40s and survived by three children aged 14, 5, and 3. Mrs Davies died at the scene. Davies died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Nevada Highway Patrol investigated. cause under review.

Interstate 15 Davies Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Nevada Highway Patrol

News publishers and printers avert New York strike

In city hall late Tuesday, publisher representatives and printers union officials gathered to avert a strike against seven of New York's eight major daily papers as the deadline neared. Mayor Wagner rushed back from Washington to aid negotiations.

Robert F Wagner White House Washington Printers Union and Publishers

Weather outlook with southerly winds and mixed precipitation

Cloudy conditions with south winds 20 to 30 mph. Scattered snow showers late afternoon and evening. Forecast high 75 and low 50, yesterday’s high 77 and low 48. Noon humidity 19 percent. Sunrise at 5 29, sunset at 6 02.

Nevada Senate OKs Civil Rights Measure In 12-4 Vote

The Nevada Senate approved by 12 to 4 a civil rights bill extending state jurisdiction in discrimination cases in public accommodations and employment. The bill returns to the Assembly for a minor change before going to Gov. Grant Sawyer, who praised bipartisan support.

Carson City Nev

Gas Firm Backed In Controversy

Jack Parvin district director of the State Highway Department said the department believes Southwest Gas Co. has faithfully complied with a permit and is within its right to place a pipeline 95 feet from the center of Highway 91. The department notes the 49 property details require further clarification.

Jack Parvin District Direcor State Highway Department The SUN Southwest Gas Co Parvin

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