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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
7
Willie Johnson, 30, was sentenced to 40 years in state prison and a $10,900 fine after being convicted of illegal narcotics sale to a federal agent on October 12, 1982. Judge John Mowbray imposed the sentence after Johnson waived a six hour waiting period.
Speculation swirls after Sir Winston Churchill, 88, retires from the House of Commons, with Queen Elizabeth said to favor a dukedom or earldom for the former prime minister. Churchill declined a title on his 1955 retirement preferring to stay in Parliament.
Mrs. Sarah Stewart filed in district court alleging a bad soft drink from a Desert Inn vending machine caused illness. She seeks 40 dollars medical expenses 60 dollars lost wages 15 dollars for pills 10 000 dollars for suffering and 1 000 dollars for further medical expenses plus damages from the soft drink firm for contamination.
Zephyr Cove Water Co. asks the Nevada Public Service Commission for another hearing after a prior denial of a rate increase. The Lake Tahoe utility says it resolved contradictions found by the PSC and seeks higher year round and seasonal rates in Zephyr Heights Zephyr Knolls and Marla Bay.
Students from Las Vegas area high schools Las Vegas Rancho Western and German plan a Teenagers Helldorado Hop at the Las Vegas Fiks Lodge. The event runs 8 to 11 50 with two bands the Teenbeats and the Vibra tones. Couples pay 1 dollar and 7 cents in admission. Dancing continues until 11 38.
Concord California UPI reports actress Jayne Mansfield during a supermarket promotion said she has decided to become a Roman Catholic. She called Catholicism the most beautiful of all religions and noted instructions are being received from a Los Angeles monsignor.
Las Vegas issued a record 1 287 building permits in April with a total value of 15 915 545. Single family dwellings reached over 790, seventeen commercial structures accounted for 616 204, seventeen multiple unit buildings for 1 058 258, and 35 swimming pools valued at 123 558. March total permits stood at 9 741 280 with 274 single family homes.
City Commission approved right of way appraisals for widening the Bonanza underpass to four lanes. State Highway Dept plans are 20 percent complete with completion in about three months. City urges state to assume responsibility for Roonan and related project as plans may be used if included in the state secondary system. A report from highway officials is due in about two weeks. The project targets completion within two years with future crossings and freeway link planned near Washington St. and Main St. connecting to Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks Commission ordered Ivan the Polar Bear into lifelong solitary confinement at Griffith Park Zoo after he killed his mate Lena and raised the number of polar bears kept alone within the same enclosure to three. Zoo officials had planned to keep him alive but separated from other animals and people. Commissioner Leonard Shane called Ivan a monk.
The City Commission postponed a request by Whittlesea Blue Cab to add 13 certificates of public convenience and necessity, keeping 42 existing permits. Commissioner Mirabelli urged proof of need under the ordinance, signaling potential ordinance revision or repeal after two weeks.
The IAM will vote May 10 on a proposed Boeing contract at President Kennedy's request. Albert J. Hayes said Kennedy urged the IAM to resubmit after changes and clarifications to the offer, warning that any strike could jeopardize national defense.
The City Commission granted a continuance in a show cause liquor violation case involving Al Fioranelli bartender at the Red Fez 2207 Las Vegas Blvd South, listed on the license with George Stillings and Dr. Robert Fadden. Defense attorney Jack Butler said the client pleaded not guilty and faces Municipal Court on August 2. commission approved the postponement after noting double jeopardy concerns.
Clark County residents receive more than 562000 in Social Security benefits each month, with 143568 dollars monthly for retired workers. SSA district manager Fd Cocks cites higher payments due to law changes and rising elderly population. average Nevadan old age benefit nears 76.69 dollars per month.
Nevada couples applied for marriage licenses on Wednesday May 1 1965 in Las Vegas. Applicants include Jeter Troy Pullen 33 and Lesie M Bianco Mancini 35 both of Las Vegas. George Wilkinson Hudson 27 and Alice 24 of Las Vegas. Jer rence Roller Van Dorn 75 and Carol 21 of Las Vegas. Harry Stanford Slachorfer 44 and Patricia 29 of Las Vegas. Theodore R Diener Weatherford 37 and Karen Sue 21 of Chicago. Cheryl Ely Mello t 25 and Jacqueline EF 26 of Las Vegas. Charles Beasley Schrimscher 24 and Linda 20 of Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas Boy Scout Troop No. 8 5 utilized the Civil Defense Kitchen last week to serve food at a combined political rally and progress days kickoff. The troop is sponsored by the J. D. Smith PTA with Scout Master Bill Smith assisted by George Roper and John Cotton and committee chairman Don Wartman.
More than 45,000 voters expected for 17 Nevada city primaries led by Reno where 31 candidates contest 12 council nominations. Incumbents face recall fallout, while Caliente and Wells have no opposition. Contests stretch from Carson City to Las Vegas with mayoral races in Reno, Las Vegas, Elko, and others shaping the June runoff.
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