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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1962
Page
12
Parliament voted 64 to 22 with 8 abstentions to strip former Vice Premier Antoine Gizenga of immunity. He faces charges including denying Central Congo authority and seeking foreign military aid. Trial location and date were not announced.
A kosher style eatery named Joxy's operates around the clock just north of the Sahara Hotel inviting diners for late night meals and round the clock service. The notable location offers 24 hour access and distinct dining options for night owls and workers nearby.
Hollywood reports five distinct antagonists join the adventures of Disney's Pinocchio including a whale a fox a cat a coachman and a puppet master adding unusual danger and humor to the story.
VIENTIANE Laos high Laotian official said Soviet aircraft are landing planeloads of supplies for pro Communist forces in Nam Tha and Muong Sing in northern Laos. Sisouk na Champassac said the Red sweep near the Chinese border would have formidable political consequences and that a second Communist offensive was forming in Southern Laos. He noted Nam Tha was captured with help from Chinese 43rd Division battalions and North Vietnamese forces, and accused the United States of trusting Russia to restrain the rebels. The government warned of further American aid cuts and troops moved toward the Thai border in retreat from Nam Tha.
State Department says Washington and Britain pursue an immediate effort to reestablish the Laos cease fire. Nam Tha’s fall cited as a serious violation with no confirmed fighting since then, and reports of Chinese troops remain unverified. ICC to possibly conduct an on the spot investigation. Britain and Russia co chair the 1954 Laotian armistice.
The Oscar Peterson Trio the Lee Konitz Trio and the Terry Gibbs Quartet were added to the Las Vegas Jazz Festival lineup announced by Jack Eglash and Roy Jarvis. The Musicians Club of Las Vegas sponsors the event on July 7 8 with Peterson making a rare Far West appearance.
U S Steel Chairman Roger M. Blough told about 1,300 stockholders at the 61st annual meeting that the price crisis acted as a catalyst prompting government officials to reassess the steel industry’s profit plight. He said Washington’s view is shifting toward a stronger industry despite speculation of an anti trust action against the giant company. Blough noted executive support amid applause and noted doubts about a breakup plan.
A test flight of the supersonic X15 rocket plane was canceled at Edwards Air Force Base California due to cloud cover. NASA rescheduled the flight for the following morning with a plan to reach 3400 mph and wing temperatures around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Air Wing Cpl Roger P Barfield USMC son of Mr and Mrs D C Barfield of 1819 Harvard St North Las Vegas serves with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana California.
Dist Judge William Compton will preside over the City of Hope chapter monthly meeting at 8:30 p.m. in Griffith Methodist Parish Hall. The program features The Spiritual Clouds from Pilgrim Rest Church, arranged by Charles Adler.
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