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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
2
A local column discusses trained secretaries and teacher certification amid public notices and industry references. It cites Pauline Wade and others as prominent examples, notes on health education pieces, and mentions downtown Las Vegas Bank support and investment context.
North Las Vegas council awarded the sale of special improvement bonds to Roeticher and Co, Denver, which submitted a low rate bid of 3.94 percent among six bids. Bonds finance improvements in Arrowhead Acres subdivision. Other bids ranged from 4.25 to 4.90 percent, including State Public Employes Retirement Board and Kirshner and Co.
Turkish gendarmes capture a gun running gang in Batman southeast Turkey. Authorities say the group smuggled arms across the border to Kurdish rebels in Iraq, temporary detentions pending formal charges.
Richard Elton Herrman, 74, of Seattle retires from a 44 year taxi career on March 16. He and his wife plan an extended motoring trip in retirement after decades behind the wheel. Herrman began cab driving in Seattle in the 1930s and earned a reputation for reliability.
A 25 year old North Las Vegas man was acquitted after a morning trial before Dist Judge John Mowbray. Jury selection occurred with Deputy District Attorneys Johns and Becker assisting, and the defense was led by Richard Robinson. The verdict came in after a lunch recess.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a shoe store at 118 No. 3rd St with stray lines mentioning sales and names, plus garbled references to Russia and a “Who’s Who” item. No clear event or outcome.
Calv in C Magie by sitting in for Municipal Court Judge Walter Richards disposed of 77 misdemeanor cases in 1 hour 3 minutes on a Monday morning. The crowded calendar usually involves drunks vagrants and disorderly persons collected by police over the weekend, but Magie cut short explanations and cleared the court by 1 am.
Sheriff reports the county shut down a Paradise Valley lounge after operator actions. The Gele’s Side Lounge 46% Paradise Valley was closed by order of the liquor licensing board chaired by Sheriff Ralph Lamb. Anthony Amato operates the establishment and faced recent charges in the common court.
Witnesses described the defendants actions before the shooting and discussed the location and movements of Greens. A former associate testified about Beasteys prior presence and comments, while dispute arose over the race of two men in a car involved in the case.
In Washington US Navy awards contracts totaling several thousand dollars to Ben. x Corp for air freight equipment and White Meter Co for cargo tracks. Remington Arms and Army purchases appear in the mix, with multiple suppliers and miscellaneous line items noted.
Viet Cong rebels stormed a Song Be provincial compound northeast of Saigon killing five Americans and wounding 11. The attack breached defenses and left the provincial headquarters in rebel hands, signaling a possible broad Communist offensive in central Vietnam.
Las Vegas hosts the annual Roots and Beauty Parade along Fremont Street featuring decorated beauties, riders, mounted groups, and school bands from the West. The event expects a record number of entrants with entertainment along the Strip and a Gay Pride week activities including a special carnival at Cashman Field.
The California State Senate approved a reapportionment bill that ends the long standing rural majority in the Senate. The measure shifts to large new districts with Southern California gaining more seats while Northern rural areas lose one of four districts. Senator Stephen Teale leads the proposal creating 4 new districts and changing district drawing rules.
The Rev. Ralph M. Moore Jr. a year‑long Portland parish minister was chosen secretary for the United Church of Christ youth program. He begins the role on May 1.
A fragmented column comments on Las Vegas life and local figures. It notes San Diego court hearings, praises judge David Zenoff, and mocks local politics and liquor license decisions while weaving in vivid city scenes and personal vignettes.
Boulder City firemen and Local 1385 clash over pay scales citing higher rookie wages in nearby cities. Union leader Cottrell argues the city’s figures show discrimination against a skilled force while noting planned five percent raises and a move to a modified three platoon system.
United States weather report notes the 24 hour period ending 4 am with extreme temperatures. High reached 48 degrees at Presidio Texas. Low dropped to 23 degrees at Ely Nevada.
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