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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1962
Page
6
Daily astrology notes delays and opportunities with focus on personal aims. Each sign gets tailored guidance from Aries to Pisces including actions for morning setup, social progress, and alignment with authorities, with a closing call to obtain Carroll Righter’s June forecast.
Two men remain in satisfactory condition at Sunrise Hospital after a Desert Inn fire. Guest Claude Bandy of Sherman Oaks California recovers from smoke inhalation and minor burns but is held for possible complications. Don Borax the hotel security chief was kept for another day after treatment for smoke inhalation.
The Elks Lodge hosts a Mother's Day program Sunday at 4 p.m. in Room 4 at the Convention Center with Emblem Club ladies assisting. Guest speaker is Dr. R. E. Robinson.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower said he found no enthusiasm or priority in the Kennedy Administration s investigations of Texas promoter Billie Sol Estes. He noted Democratic Congresses moved faster against the executive branch, and added GOP leaders shared his view.
London British Aviation Minister Peter Thorneycroft traveled to Hanover Germany to view the West German air show and meet Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss.
Helldorado activities include a special stage for the Elk’s Lodge sponsored contest with adult judges and a teenage hop at 7 30 p m in the Gold Room. Beauty queen contest follows at 9 p m in the Convention Center main auditorium with about 30 entrants from Southern Nevada.
Tokyo reports the US Navy will have Rear Adm. Raymond N. Sharp assume top Naval Air Command in the Western Pacific on May 16. He replaces Rear Adm. William A. Sutherland Jr., who is reassigned to Washington.
Tokyo report states Susumu Ohno, 17, reportedly overdosed on sleeping pills yesterday following the death of his girlfriend in a triple train crash last week. The tragedy marks a second fatality linked to the same incident.
Council members defend city money handling after a Review-Journal story alleging overpayment to a well drilling firm. Lynch asserts city finances are auditable and undercharges exist. Wanniski questions contract details and cites a 150 percent Aqua Jel markup. Phelps Pump and Equipment faces scrutiny as audit tightens.
Lt. Gov. Glenn M. Anderson said recent primary results show conservatism losing strength and a rise in liberal sentiment. He cited former General Edwin Walker’s Texas primary showing as evidence of a political shift toward greater confidence and social concern.
Suzy Manis of the Boulder City Kennel Club said the recent dog show drew strong enthusiasm from owners and attendees and the club hopes for another soon. Top results noted include non-sporting standard poodle Sandra and Suzette Lichtenfeld. Irish setter Tyronne Farm Red Dawn owned by John and Marilyn Porter. Yorkshire terrier Sunia Little Miss Penny owned by Wayne Osborn and Robert Raner. wire fox terrier Vegas Dandy Gambler owned by Helen Howe. and dachshund To Many's Pride and Joy owned by Marilyn McGaffigan.
Boulder City Dennis Bowmer accepts the gavel as King Lion for 1962 63 with officers Kenneth Swallow Angus Wergen Albert Wengert John Grogan Ray Lindquist E L Singleton Walter Montgomery Jr and directors James W Porter Hugh Slocumb Harold Smart and Carl Small.
A SNEC committee led by Sheriff Ralp Lamb and chiefs Kuykendall Janise and Crisler will study jail consolidation and other shared services. The group meets June 14 at 4 p.m. at the county courthouse. Rehabilitation farm capacity could rise to 200 prisoners, with 90 percent of misdemeanors suited for farm work.
City Commissioners approved tentative tract maps pending rezoning from R E to R 1 for Becker property segments between Salem Monticello and between Charleston Alta along with Fre ment Washington Jones and Torrey Pines. Flood control channel funds were defeated last month.
Dr. Harold W Pfautz of Butler Health Center says a day-care program for disturbed adolescents is cheaper and more flexible than hospitalization. The method, discussed in Mental Hygiene, sits between outpatient and inpatient hospital care.
The complaint argues the Las Vegas annexation was illegal due to preexisting North Las Vegas annexation and defective petitions. County commissioners formed the unincorporated town of Thunderbird northwest of Las Vegas after a district attorney opinion saying the highway annexation creates a city “finger” invading North Las Vegas township, which is forbidden.
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