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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1962

Page

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Connally Takes Lead in Texas Democratic Primary

John Connally led the Texas Democratic gubernatorial race with a substantial early lead after returns from the previous day. Don Yarborough trailed, while incumbent Price Daniel and Edwin A. Walker ranked lower in a field of six. In the Republican primary Jack Cox led Roy Whittenburg as conservatives vote in the Democratic contest.

Texas Edwin A. Walker The John Birch Society Connally Fort Jack Cox Roy Whittenburg Borger, Tex

Governors Tour Japan For People to People Program

A columnist recounts the State Department People to People effort with eight American governors in Japan. He mocks costs and notes a taxi driver’s tale about a governor not leaving Tokyo. The piece quotes Asahi Shimbun on Kyoto hosts and Ninagawa and mentions Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer.

State Department Japan Nevada Asahi Shimbun Kyoto Grant Sawyer Ninagawa

Springer Re Named Chairman In Nevada Democratic Rally

Nevada Democrats concluded a spirited convention repudiating renegade congressman Walter Baring and realigning the central committee to reflect county strength. Charles Springer of Reno was reelected state chairman, with the committee expanding from 52 to 61 members and new attendance rules.

Walter Baring State Central Committee Clark County Charles Springer Reno Washoe Elko

French Crush OAS Suspects in Algiers Hunt

French security forces arrested 400 OAS suspects in a massive 48 hour sweep of the Champ de Manoeuvre quarter in Algiers as part of Gen. Michel Fourquet’s plan to crush European terrorists. Similar actions reported in Oran with reports of a sealed off area and barbed wire barricades.

Algiers UPI Secret Army Organization OAS Champ de Manoeuvre Michel Fourquet Oran

White House Press Secretary Salinger Heads to Europe

White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger left for a two week European trip visiting Bonn Amsterdam and Moscow. He met with President Kennedy in Palm Beach then flew to Miami and New York before departing for Europe.

New York UPI White House Pierre Salinger Europe Bonn Amsterdam Moscow Kennedy Palm Beach Salinger Miami

Pope John XXIII Fully Recovered From October Indisposition

A high Vatican source said Pope John XXIII is in excellent health and has fully recovered from a slight indisposition suffered last October. The statement followed a French press report about his condition.

Vatican City UPI John XXIII Vatican

US Land Sale To 850 Applicants In Vegas Monday

The Bureau of Land Management will offer land tracts in the Las Vegas area to about 850 applicants who filed applications in the last decade. The parcels come from the same general area as those originally sought and vary in appraised price from a notional range.

Vegas Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Area

Helldorado Rodeo Tickets On Sale At Elk’s Lodge

Reserved seats for four Helldorado rodeos are on sale at the Elk’s Lodge on Washington Boulevard. Top U S rodeo riders will compete at Cashman Field May 17 18 and 19 with purses raised due to national TV coverage. The Sunday show begins at 3 30 p m after a beauty parade at 1 p m. Ticket office hours are 10 a m to 6 p m.

Elk’s Lodge Washington Blvd Keith Ashworth United States Rodeo Michael Hines Cashman Field

Titov Caught In Crush Of World's Fair

Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov visits the Seattle World’s Fair amid record crowds. More than 50 000 on the grounds and over 10 000 Campfire Girls attend. Titov, arriving from Washington DC, expresses hope for U S Soviet moon cooperation. He greets spectators and interacts with an infant in the crowd.

Titov Seattle Upi Gherman Titov Union Washington Chicago United States Russia Elizabeth II

Beauty Parade Climax At NLW Progress Days

Ten contestants advance to the Progress Days Beauty Queen final after prejudging at J D Smith Junior School. The parade by the North Las Vegas Jaycees starts 2 p m from Owens and Las Vegas Blvd, concluding at 25th and College where the Carnival grounds host the crowning.

J. D. Smith Las Vegas

TWA Pilot Pact Nears Agreement

A spokesman for the Airline Pilots Association said negotiations with Trans World Airlines are progressing and a settlement is expected within hours. The strike deadline has passed, but flights scheduled to depart at the deadline would still operate and return to bases.

Washington API Airline Pilots Association Trans World Airlines TWA

Final Day of 1962 Home Show Attracts Large Crowd

A 1962 Home Show in the Exhibit Hall of the Convention Center is expected to draw about 10 000 visitors on its final day as doors open at noon and run to 10 pm Show manager Max Welling notes more than 17 000 attendees through the turnstiles by last night Jim Fink president of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association will present checks to the winners of the event

Convention Center Max Welling Jim Fink Southern Nevada Home Builders Association

Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures Ahead

Clear and continued warm weather today with gentle winds. Highs near 95 and a low around 65. Noontime humidity at 8 percent and sunrise at 5 43 with sunset at 7 31. Yesterday reached 67 as a high.

Balter Victim Of Cat Burglar In California

Prominent Southern California radio sports announcer and columnist Sam Balter reported a burglary of his Strip hotel room. About $4,160 in cash and jewelry, including two rings valued at $2,000 each, were taken while Balter slept and no forced entry was found possibly via a pass key.

Sheriff's California Sam Balter Balter

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