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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
2
City officials discussed a long term lease for park land to host a new chamber building. President Ray Culley said a lease request would be submitted if the chamber gets approval. The site lies north of City Hall across Mesquite and east of the employee lot with about 22 900 square feet to be acquired.
President Kennedy said he will not dismiss any of his advisers despite Rep. Walter Baring calling for removals. He quipped about alliteration and noted Congressmen often advise such changes but presidents rarely act on them. He joked he would not add Baring to the list of advisers.
The temporary allowance hearing disclosed $200 monthly child support and that final decree payments will be kept secret at the ex spouse's request. Zenoff granted Mrs Minsky permission to live in the Las Vegas home on Kelly Lane, while a reprimand noted she had long been treated like a baby doll. The couple, married about 14 years, have two children aged 9 and 13.
City officials and Las Vegas Valley Water District directors meet to explore using 80 acres east of Hyde Park for a public park and recreation area while bondholders’ interests must be protected. TAB Construction wins a 24 inch water pipeline job at 283000 and Longley wins mains work at 163102 in East Charleston.
Multiple classified items list homes for sale with details and prices, rooms for rent, business opportunities, and a partner inquiry. Includes addresses like 2609 Theresa and 4601 Evergreen, phone numbers, and terms such as immediate possession and low down payment.
A dense classified line up lists rooms and apartments for rent including a furnished large bedroom at 449 Desert Inn Rd with private washer and patio, adults only no pets. Other furnished rooms with nearby contacts and a one bedroom unfurnished house at 310 N 16th. Also mobile homes for sale and various dogs cats and horses available with contact numbers.
A cluttered classified snippet lists items from Dallas including a Russian rifle with ammo at $22, Zenith TV console $150, and used safes. Autos for sale show a 56 Volkswagen $595, Buick Special near new, Citroen DL-19 $850, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker $475, and various Ford and Pontiac offers. Also public auction notice for a 1959 Ford Ferder sedan at 10:00 a.m. May 16 in Las Vegas under Nevada and Arizona statutes.
Mrs. Amy Gulling, Nevada Republican Committee member, told UPI that Nelson Rockefeller is no longer a strong 1964 GOP presidential candidate because his remarriage would hurt his chances. She said many women share the view he would not be a good candidate now.
The Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co. plans a dinner tribute to Dr. Werner von Braun in Albuquerque. Las Vegas REECO staff including Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crockett and Ray McNeill will attend. Dr Edward Teller Jr. and Mrs. Lou Reynolds of Santa Fe and Raymond Nakai, Navajo Tribal Council chairman, host at the Albuquerque Country Club. Nakai will present an oil painting to von Braun and a plaque honoring his 1963 National Science Fair visit.
Legals announce Pacific Finance Corporation will publically auction a 1959 Chevrolet in Las Vegas Clark County Nevada on May 17 19463 at 10:00 p.m. under Arizona statutes and dated Phoenix May 3 1963 by A A Duck.
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell announces he will file libel lawsuits totaling 84 million dollars against Parade Publications and 70 newspapers plus wire services and networks over a Sunday Parade Magazine piece. He seeks 5 million from Parade Publications and 1 million from each participating newspaper wire service and broadcaster, with a separate suit against author Jack Anderson. Powell claims he was abroad due to a court order and disputes the article’s depiction of his European travel in 1958.
The House passed a 1.2 billion dollar military pay raise with added up to 5000 for certain retired generals and admirals. A 55 dollar monthly combat allowance was included for personnel serving under enemy fire. Chairman Carl Vinson warned extra retirement benefits could jeopardize the system.
Pope John XXIII canceled a planned trip to the Montecassino abbey citing health concerns. Vatican sources say doctors opposed the journey due to altitude and cold, despite the Pope's wish to proceed. Officials deny serious illness and rejected Tempo's burglary of details as unverified.
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