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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1962
Page
6
Polaris tests show one launch on destroyers and another on submarines as possible weapon proof tests in the current series. Earlier US tests were plane-drop detonations near Christmas Island. Future tests will feature high altitude explosions from Johnston Island in the Pacific.
The annual McCarthy Motorcade will depart Milwaukee to honor the five year anniversary of U.S. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy's death in Appleton Wisconsin.
Zion Police Chief Robert Corder said Mrs. Bauer and four children were found in one bedroom while the remaining child lay on a bed in an adjoining room. Bauer, a electrician, had baby-sat the family during Mrs. Bauer's trip. Slayings occurred after her return between noon and 3 p.m. A blood stained kitchen sink held a paring knife, not confirmed as the murder weapon. Bauer may have washed the knife afterward.
Tass reports Shakespeare has been the most popular playwright in Azerbaijan for six decades with some plays running for years, illustrating enduring appeal beyond Western borders and into Soviet life.
In a dramatic finish Arnold Palmer overhauled Casper, Sanders and Stewart to win the 1962 Tournament of Champions. The crowd swayed with the lead, backing the eventual winner as Palmer closed with thundering drives and birdies to seal victory.
A surge of bystanders formed in response to a shouting Monocle slogan and Canal’s identification as the No 1 OAS man in France. DST France arrested Canal after raids tied to Vincent and Tissandier, who confessed to orchestrating plastic bomb attacks and taking orders from The Monocle. Canal faces confinement in Sante Prison amid ongoing trials of Salan and Jouhaud for OAS leadership roles.
Delegates approved a strong labor stance including a union shop and repeal of the right to work law. Civil rights resolutions urged tighter enforcement by the equal rights commission. The convention also supported aid to dependent children, Great Basin National Park, elder medical care, federal education aid, a secretary of science, gold price rise to 70 dollars, and condemnation of the John Birch Society.
H. M Greenspun president Ray Germain vice president Nurman White vice president Barbara Greenspun secretary H M Greenspun treasurer Ruthe Deskin assistant to the publisher Vince Anselma managing editor Ed Reil Beene editor C D James business manager Bob Betz Advertising Manager Norveil Wmd circulation manager Der Coakley Classified manager Published mornings including Sundays by the Las Vegas Sun Inc at 00 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada Entered at the Post Office Las Vegas Nevada as Second Class Matter by an act of Congress National Advertising Representative The Allen Kiapp Co Chicago Detroit New York and San Francisco Member United Press International California Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation
A brief from Curitibia notes Gov. Ney Braga considers expropriating a $9 million American owned telephone system. In Vatican City Pope John XXIII proclaimed Martin de Porres a saint. Algiers saw bombings by European extremists and other attacks amid a French anti OAS push. Washington reports Senate investigators plan a one day wind up hearing on television sex and crime with network chiefs.
Las Vegas police placed a hold on Christine and her boyfriend for another armed robbery and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. They allegedly robbed a North Las Vegas bar then visited ex husband William Kloepfel at 3189 Mel Ave where a disturbance ensued and a gun was fired. A slug was found in the ceiling. The pair then went to Peyton Place where bartenders say they brandished guns and demanded cash. Christine, out on bail, faced a new $25,000 bail as more charges loom amid prior incidents.
Three break ins netted about 575 dollars for the robbers. A burglar entered Robert Hunkle’s bedroom at 1722 West Bonanza Road and took 295 dollars from a wallet and wife’s purse while the couple slept. A second cat burglar stole 130 dollars from Richard J. Fernandez in a downtown hotel. At Sky View Trailer Court two coin operated washing machines were broken into with about 150 dollars in quarters stolen.
Progress Days parade moved along to carnival grounds with floats autos and bands. North Las Vegas Police Chief Nick Janise praised crowd order and police performance. Henderson Do-Si-Don'ts Club won sweepstakes. Cub Scout Pack No. 69 best float. Bonanza Club top novelty group. Top junior drill team Las Vegas VFW Post No. 1753. Riding honors to Sheriff's Mounted Posse Nevada Lariettes Sunrise Riders Desert Four-H Club and winners Darlene Powers Susan Sumner. Other honors include Lake Mead Yacht Club second Sky-Shifters third and Anderson Dairy second in floats. All bands marshals received individual awards.
A four day Home Show at the Convention Center Rotunda featured 150 exhibitors. The Southern Nevada New Car Dealers Association highlighted latest automotive styling. Fink awarded apprentice contest prizes of 100 and 50 dollars to carpenters and electricians winners for trips to Reno and Portland.
London based Evening Standard reports an exhibit in Dublin omits a corking device used to insert corks into bottles. The piece notes the neglected item stands out amid displayed artifacts.
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