X-15 Flight Sets Heat Record At Edwards Base
Maj. Bob Rushworth piloted the X15 in an inferno like 1250 degree test at Edwards Air Force Base California. NASA officials confirmed the high heat reading and praised the insulated cockpit for keeping the pilot cool and comfortable during the record flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
UPI
Bob Rushworth
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Rushworth
Air Force
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Publishing Details
The notice lists editor and publisher H M Greenspun with officers Ray Germain Norman White Barbara Greenspun and Ruthe Deskin. It cites staff roles Eli Ril James Norvei Ven Coakley and addresses 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada. It notes second class matter status and associations with United Press International and California Newspaper Publishers Association. Subscription rates are shown as daily 16 cents and Sunday 20 cents with monthly 290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Norman White
Barbara Greenspun
H. M Greenspun
Ruthe Deskin
Vince Anse
Las Vegas
Nevada
Allen Kiapp Co
Chicago
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
United Presse International
California
Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation
President seeks temporary tax cuts to spur economy
The President urged congress to authorize a temporary across the board tax rate cut for six months with possible six month extension. He proposed a mechanism to suspend taxes during an economic emergency and limit executive power by requiring congressional disapproval. The plan would raise take home pay and stimulate demand promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Branch
Congress
Joint meeting outlines Tonopah Highway sewer plan
Public Works Department and County Public Health officials met to set sewerage handling for Tonopah Highway construction. The city and builder U-Mac pushed for an interim solution as sewer mains will be delayed for months and septic tanks were deemed infeasible due to planned sewer lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Department
County Public Health Office
Tonopah High Way
U-Mac
Tonopah Highway
U S Conducts Sixth Atmospheric Nuclear Test in Pacific
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the sixth atmospheric detonation since tests began in the Pacific. The 2 pm EDT shot occurred near Christmas Island in a program named Operation Dominic. The Polaris flight test, launched underwater by the Ethan Allen, succeeded at full range. Subsequent tests are planned over Johnston Island with about two dozen blasts scheduled in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
AEC
Christmas Island
Ethan Allen
Johnston Island
Nevada Divorce Notice Summons in Clark County Court
The State of Nevada summons Isma Lepson and Vidal Leeson in No. 1 a8e87. BERMBON AND PHILLIPS of Las Vegas must be served within 30 days. Court notes May 1962 deadlines amid public notice for marriage dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Judicial Pastries Court
State of
Nevada
Clark
Isma Lepson
Bermbon
Phillips
Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas
Notice of Final Account in Emery S. Ryan Estate
In the Clark County Nevada court the administrator Roger Ryan presents his first and final account for the estate of Emery Samuel Ryan. A hearing is set for June 4, 1962 at 9:30 AM at the Las Vegas court house. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Ryan
Emery Samuel Ryan
Court House
Las Vegas
County of
Clark
Ipmstrict Court
Beal
Helen Scott Reed
Where I Stand in State Debates and World News
The column argues Governor Sawyer should travel to West Virginia to explain a trip blunder and finance it with federal funds unless state or SNIF cover costs. It notes Tokyo’s population at 10,019,298 and jokes about taxi chaos and a Nevada film project, closing with a stray query about Jack Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer
West Virginia
State Department
Treasury
Nevada Department of Economic Development
SNIF
Tokyo
Nevada
Review-Journal
Channel 8
Jack Lehman
Helldorado Button Sale Aims Record Drive
Kangaroo Kops push Helldorado Button sales to fund Las Vegas festival events nine days before Helldorado. Ted Horning predicts the largest button sale in the 28 year history as the Las Vegas Elks Lodge backs Cashman Field charities. Dr Robert Robinson and Austin Bowler note last year’s cost was 68000 and expect higher with new events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangaroo Kops
Ted Horning
Button Brigade
Las Vegas Elks Lodge
Cashman Field
Robert Robinson
Austin Bowler
Clark County Building Valuations Reach New High in 1962
Clark County building activity stays strong with four month valuations at 28.25 million, nearing the full year 1961 total of 36.59 million. A J Koval reports 331 permits in April 1962 totaling 7.54 million, over double April 1961’s 2.64 million, with last month split between single family homes and apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
A. J. Koval
Building and Safety Department
Koval
Norco Agent Murder Trial Continues Here
Five defendants charged with narcotics related murder face a preliminary hearing in Justice of Peace Myron Leagitt’s court. Testimony by local police and Federal agents continued late into the night as witnesses linked the slain informant William Tollus Green to the case and to the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Justice of Peace
Myron Leagitt
Randolph Spencer Patterson
Atty
George Foley
Vase Calvin Vallerie
Green
Las Vegas
Patterson
Harri
Vallerie
Black
Bev Perkin
Denny Sampson
Elmer Gardner
Mary Courtney
Charles Dickey
Los Angeles
Narcotics Bureau
BJ. Handlen
San Francisco
Dep
Dis. Attys
Bill Barker
Ver Albright
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. Greenspun
John J. Williams, Rdel
Senate Finance Committee
Horseshoe Hotel & Casino
U.S
Vidal Leeson
Alex Lk
Cnuri Beal
Judith Leavitt
Dune
N. Main
Bonanza
Foster
Aileen Conger
Carean
Vegas
Nev
Sip
Trudy
Jewelers
Fremont
Penneys
San
Las Vegas, Nevada
CL. -F
DOD
APTS
Guteher Music Company
Baldwin Istributor
Thomas Electric Organs
Your Choice
Baldwin
Your Baldwin
Walter Baring
Thomas Jefferson
Carey's Paint CO
Charleston DU
Jim Bradley
Tony Sappin
Ite Youteo
Desert Casuals
Ogden
Ogden Square
Honest John's
Norco
Beasley
Hell
Texas
Oklahoma
Helldorado
Buckaroo
98C
Little DE
N. Rd
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