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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1964

Page

4

Russian mail service reports and CIA doubts on intel

The article notes doubt from the CIA about a report on Russian postal operations. It cites Oleg Makarov of the Soviet Ministry of Communications describing a system with horse and dog drawn transport, postal machines, and Sunday gaps. It mentions U.S. and Soviet air mail delays and a two month wait for Makarov’s statement.

U. S Central Intelligence Agency Johnson United States Washington, D. C U.N Adlai Stevenson Alaska Hudson River New York

State Rights Board Declared Unconstitutional

A 10 page decision by Gabrielli holds the State Rights Board unconstitutional, saying it exceeds legislative authority and usurps executive power. The ruling voids the board’s contempt punishing power and the subpena delegation while denying damages to Smith.

Gabrielli Executive Department Smith Dist Frank Gregory Jack Streeter

Rodriguez Leads T of C Golf by 2 in windy finale

Rodriguez holds a two stroke lead at the tournament as winds gusted past 40 mph. Nicklaus follows with 141 after a 73 in the second round, while Doug Ford struggles to a 142 tied with two others after a 67 opening round.

Nicklaus Doug Ford

Notable golfers in windy round two at the Open

Gary Player and George Knudson posted 72 and 70 after a second round 75 by Ford. Player carded back to back 71s and Knudson totaled 72 70 as 7,700 spectators endured windy conditions. Arnold Palmer shot a 72 second round and showed inconsistency in the afternoon.

Gary Player South Africa George Knudson Canada Ford Player Knudson Arnold Palmer

Castro Threatens to Shoot Down US Planes in Cuban Standoff

Castro warned that Soviet antiaircraft defenses would down American aircraft if negotiations to halt overflights fail. He urged readiness for a long conflict, warned against unilateral inspections, and accused the United States of massing warplanes near Cuba. The speech blended belligerence with threats of retaliation.

Castro U.S Cuba United States Florida

Palmer shares lead as Harney falters in windy pro golf

Palmer remains at even par after two rounds at 144 joined by Don Fairfield and Doug Sanders at 144. Harney shot 37 on the back nine to finish 71, while Fairfield 72 and Sanders 73. Several players at 145 include Wall, Beard, Brewer, Geiberger, and Jacobs. others at 146 include Rudolph, Caspar, Boros.

Harney Palmer Don Fairfield Doug Sanders Fairfield Sanders Art Wall Pocono Manor Frank Beard Louisville Gay Brewer Dallas Tex al Geiberger Carlton Oaks Calif Tommy Jacobs Bermuda Dunes Mason Rudolph Leheigh Acres Fla Bill Casper Corona Julius Boros Mid-Pines N.C Desert Inn Country Club Juan Chi Chi Rodrigues Koto Stark Nicklaus George Knudsen Gary Player Doug Ford Paul Harney Arnold Imer Ee Eee Sanders Iis Ree Fall My See tsAy Brewer Tommny Jacob Te Mason Rudolps Vnti Hex Baxter Bill Cazsper Ack Cupit Juiuseros Tahony Pott Teave Hitt Charles Bobby Nichols Phil Heigers Eny Lema Jack Rule

Unity falters as Clark delegation shapes convention lineup

Matteucci chairs Clark meeting as Brown backed for national committeeman sparks clash over endorsements. Delegation plans Friday caucus while candidates from Clark County face potential defeats in state party races. Deliberations include objections by Herb Jones supporters and calls for self guidance among delegates.

Matteucci Mahion Brown Clark Browns William Morris Herb Jones Ethel Voorburs Virginia Catt National Committee Clark County Helen Herr Ben Schmoutey Ralph Leigon Bill Flangas Flangas Clark County Central Committee Leigon Marie Ripps del Harris Michael

Vegas Gossip and Golf Antics Stir Las Vegas Press

Winchell notes Las Vegas whispers about Johnson Adomson bandage maker and a famed golfer who only plays for cash. Blooming rumors touch the Desert Inn press tent,DI executives, Gene Murphy, and Mutual Network chief Robert Hurleigh. A late column mentions Enzo Stuart and Jackie Gleason after a Skyroom lounge look.

Funeral for Irvin Prowell Grocery Owner in Las Vegas

Funeral services for Irvin Floyd Prowell 60 die Wednesday at Las Vegas Hospital will be at 10 am in Bunker Brothers Chapel with burial in Mountain View Gardens of Memory. He came to Las Vegas in 1933, later started Prowells Grocery Store in Vegas Heights, and was a National Sheriffs Association member. Survivors include four daughters, two Las Vegas sisters, a brother in Missouri, and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named.

Irvin Floyd Prowell Las Vegas Hospital Bunker Brothers Mountain View Gardens Prowell Las Vegas BMW Boulder Dam Prowells Vegas Heights National Sheriffs Association Lawton Ave Sally Jacobs Henderson Carol Hughes Madera Calif Linda Shirley Prowell Ewell Prowell Fulton Jim Carter al Carter Dave Owens Joe Clarke Dale Thomas David Zenoff George Johnson Oran Grayson Bob Owens John Moore Ed Lewis Bob Raskin

Bedroom Destroyed Fires Displace Four Children

Four children were evacuated from a home at 614 E Wilson St after a bedroom fire started by clothing from a space heater. A sitter and a second person escaped as firefighters contained the blaze. the sitter was hospitalized and released. The same fire department also battled a grease fire at City Drug Store 213 Fremont St when a fryer overheated.

E. Wilson St Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Andrew Twist City Drug Store Fremont St Helen Traxler

Funeral Services for Doris Nadene May Held Today

Doris Nadene May 45 died yesterday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are at 4 p.m. today in the 9th Ward Chapel of the LDS Church with Bishop J Wendle Bee officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery. She lived in Las Vegas two years at 2121 Elm St. Survived by husband T H a son Robert a daughter Patty and by her mother four sisters and four brothers all in California.

Doris Nadene May 9Th Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints J. Wendlebee Woodlawn May Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Elm St T. H Robert Patty Las Vegas California

U S and European Markets See Mixed Trading

U S stocks steady as Midwest and London markets show uneven moves. Cotton futures advance while some indices drift, reflecting cautious investor sentiment in a quiet trading day.

Midwest London

Dun and Bradstreet Commodity Index

Dun and Bradstreet reports a daily weighted price index of 30 basic commodities for United Press International. The data reflect the 1930-32 average and are used to gauge broad food and input costs for economic reporting.

New York UPI Dun and Bradstreet United Press International

States weigh options to keep dollar slot machines running

Dickerson told State Gaming Control Board Chairman Edward Olsen that manufactured slugs are illegal but foreign coins of the same denomination could be used with club authorization. Charles Munson said casinos request continuation of dollar slots amid silver dollar shortages while authorities seek legal ways to operate about 600 dollar slots and 22,000 licensed machines statewide.

Dickerson State Gaming Control Board Edward Olsen Charles Munson State Gaming Commission

Las Vegas School Bond Drive Hinges on Outcome of Election

The district seeks a 15 percent assessed valuation bonding limit to fund a three year program replacing aging classrooms. If approved, bonds would back seven elementary schools two junior highs two high schools plus additions and 18 portable rooms with innovations like carpeting and television teaching tools.

Trustees Bay Odell MacConnell, Associates Whitney Mesa Lewis Fussell

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