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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
1
Six men and six women weigh whether to send a man to the gas chamber, prison, or free him in a case involving Thomas Eisentrager charged with killing Ardis Mayo on May 4 1959 in their shared apartment. The jury may fail to reach a verdict.
The jury in District Judge John Mowbray's court heard evidence against Eisentrager after final arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys. A verdict or new trial ruling was not yet issued when the report ended.
Deputy DAs Bill Barker and Charles Garner described Eisentrager as a ruthless killer who beat 44 year old Mrs Mayo to death during a money dispute. Mayo’s body was found May 7, 1959, hidden in a closet at their Las Vegas Boulevard apartment.
Eisentrager surrendered hours after Mrs. Mayo was found by a caretaker and landlady. He admitted placing the body in a closet three days earlier but denied killing her. He said he lied about an earlier surrender to avoid being prime suspect as an ex convict and claimed an alibi to be checked. Defense solicited questions about unverified alibi details during testimony.
The article reproduces a courtroom closing that cites a newspaper item and includes a weather section with a high near 90 and south winds 15 to 25 mph. It notes the Reno Transcript being asked by the State Gaming Board and references a continued story on page 6.
A 26 year old ex GI accused of fatally shooting his wife in a gambling and drinking dispute was placed under psychiatric examination late last night. District Attorney John Mendoza ordered tests to be conducted by Dr Genevieve Shannon, a noted psychiatrist flown in from California.
Ed Reid avoids this space as Hank Greenspun sails home to report travel notes. North Las Vegas Police say Nathan King of 2535 Carroll St is under mental examination for murder of his wife Patricia, 23, found at their infant’s crib. District Attorney Mendoza ordered the exam as reports suggest something was off.
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board requested a full transcript of testimony from the Reno fraud case in Las Vegas. The trial was dismissed after a prosecution witness admitted lying and was cited for contempt. Charges against Michael Catrone, Stanley Wagner, and Robert Pearson were dismissed. Frank Cervino was briefly jailed on contempt.
More than 150 exhibits will be ready at 6 p m as the 1962 Home Show opens a four day run at the Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Local merchants display new modern products from across the nation including appliances trailers boats and automobiles. Officials plan ribbon cutting to start the event.
Prime favorites Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead top the field as 28 pros tee off at Desert Inn in the 10th annual Tourna ment of Champions. The $58,000 event offers $11,000 for first and at least $1,000 to last place, with odds makers listing Palmer and Snead as strong bets for the 72 hole event.
In Little Rock Gov. Orval Faubus announced he will run for an unprecedented fifth term. In Washington a task force provides the public with Kennedy care program details. In Chicago Dr. Larsen accuses the Kennedy administration of promoting a medical care for the aged plan. In San Francisco a creeping strike affects northern California construction.
City commissioners hired 53 year old Keith McDonald of Vallejo California as the new recreation director at 800 dollars monthly. He ranked in the top five of 45 applicants with help from the National Recreation Association and previously led the Greater Vallejo Recreational District for 12 years, the state’s third largest district.
Carson City state Democratic convention preparations were dampened by the death of Dr. Harry Sawyer of Fallon, father of Governor Grant Sawyer. The governor curtailed participation as committees reassessed plans for hosting duties in the capital.
Assistant Principal Arthur Coombs says current hazing at John C. Fremont Junior High involves impromptu amateur haircuts after school or on weekends. Parents have complained to the SUN and to police, with prior shooting incidents noted in context.
The North Las Vegas Jaycees begin their ninth Progress Days with a 5 p.m. carnival at 25th and College Avenue. Assisting in the opening ceremony is a fireworks display by the Showboat Hotel. The first 500 children receive free rides from 5 to 6 p.m. Tomorrow features a western dance at 8:30 p.m. with Bob Price and Nevada Gamblers. Kids Day offers free rides and treats from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cinderella will greet the children.
Trustees of Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Union to provide hospital care for union members on a plan similar to Sunrise Hospital. A motion was unanimously approved.
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