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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1962

Page

8

Reds War Machine Rolling Through Laos

In northwestern Laos Royal forces crumble under a Communist rebel offensive. Vientiane and Luang Prabang face threats as rebels claim mutinies and desertions. Chinese support and possible U.S. troop action loom amid advancing forces and large-scale defections.

Reds Laos Vientiane UPI Defense Ministry Luang Prabang State Department Washington Chou En-lai United States Asia Mekong Houei Sai Nam Tha Thailand Houei Pathet Lao

Shrine parade set with nine musical units and notable candidates

Zaribah in Phoenix and E Bekal from Long Beach lead Shriner units with divans from many states. Milton Keefer will serve as parade marshal along Fremont Street with announcers identifying units. Notable parade candidates include Las Vegas Police Chief Leo Kuykendall and Henderson Police Chief George Crisler. Candidates meet at the Riviera Hotel at 7:30 am.

N Reno Zaribah Phoenix E! Bekal Long Beach Calif Shriner Atty Milton Keefer Clayton Phillips Kerak Po Tentate Fremont Street Las Vegas Leo Kuykendall George Allen Henderson George Crisler

Last Few Days of Sale at Sylvia's Furs

A Las Vegas fur dealer advertises a closing sale with unclaimed and consigned furs from Sylvia's Furs. Shoppers can buy new and used furs labeled second hand at bargain prices starting at 35 dollars plus tax. The sale features coats jackets scarves and stoles with country of origin labels and aims to clear storage inventory quickly.

Tmne Sylvia Las Vegas

Sylvia's Furs Opens New Location After Eight Years

Sylvia's Furs relocates to a same site after eight years at 7th Street with new display and optics emphasis. DU 41781.

Worker Falls From Scaffolding Injures Nevada Sheetmetal Worker

A 53 year old sheetmetal worker William Byrd of 240 Ali Baba Lane was treated at Sunrise Hospital for injuries after falling from scaffolding at Nevada Southern while attaching strap hangers for ducts to the ceiling. Deputy Sheriff Frank Leeman investigated the accident.

Sunrise Hospital Nevada Southern William Byrd Ali Baba Lane Frank Leeman Byrd

Arraignments In Murder Cases Heard

Two men were arraigned in Justice Court on murder charges linked to the deaths of two women earlier in May. Nathan Crawford King, 28, faced the fatal shooting of his wife Patricia 26 at their North Las Vegas home May 2, asking for a May 15 continuance. James Walter Amy, 21, charged with the May 3 knife killing of Veronica Campbell 38 in a downtown hotel, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over for district court. Amy left for California but surrendered at Barstow.

Justice Court Nathan Crawford King Carroll Las Vegas Justice of Peace Myron Leavitt Patricia King William Devlin James Walter Amy Veronica Campbell Amy California Barstow Leavitt

Australians Win Five Wimbledon Titles in Six Years

Wimbledon update notes Australians have captured five of the last six men's singles championships. Lew Hoad won in 1956 and 1957, Ashley Cooper in 1958, Neal Fraser in 1960, and Rod Laver in 1961, marking a dominant era for Australian players.

England Lew Hoad Ashley Cooper Neal Fraser Rod Laver

Space shot delay hinges on capsule control troubleshooting

Capsule trouble delays the second manned orbital flight from May 15 pushing earliest launch to May 22. Air Force Minuteman ICBM test signals progress as scientists race to fit daylight weather windows amid June and July nuclear test plans.

Cape Canaveral UPS America Pacific Air Force

Tense West Berlin dispute strains US Soviet ties

The article notes a confrontation when Soviet officers in East Berlin last December refused to identify themselves to East German border police. Washington says East German police cannot control Western Allied traffic under four power treaties. In retaliation the US barred the Russian commander from entering the American sector, signaling strained US West Germany relations amid pressure on West Berlin.

East Berlin United States

Nevada notices list estates and administrator actions

Notices from the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Clark County detail estate actions for Mable C. Ayers and Anna Roberts Parks, including petitions for termination of interest and distribution of estates, with hearing dates set in June 1962 and creditor filing deadlines. Also included is a Nevada Power Company rate hearing summary noting proposed increases, construction plans, and the commission’s stance on current rates.

Judicial Destrict Court State OF Novada County OF Clark Mable C. Ayers Pethon PN Tate Gorson W. Potter Mable Cayers Las Vegas Clark County Lea District Court Beal Helen Bcott Lucelle Bunyard Uiy Clera Ona Nevada Anna Roberts Parks Anna Parks Anna R Parks Eri Cene Parks Gene Parks Helen Bocutt Reed Marlene ( van der Nevada Power Commission Reid Gardner Gardner Untility PSC

Church Names Guest Speaker For Sunday Service

The Central Christian Church at 109 North Ninth Street will feature Brother Elmer Jenkins of Lakeside California as the guest speaker tomorrow. Jenkins is known in San Diego County for organizing new congregations and a Christian Youth Camp. Mothers receive special recognition during the morning service, with nursery provided, and a fellowship hour follows the evening service.

Central Christian Church North Ninth St Elmer Jenkins Lakeside Calif Jenkins San Diego County

Preliminary Hearing Set for Bartender in Liquor to Minors Case

A 27-year-old Las Vegas bartender, Joseph Anthony Arnone, faces a preliminary hearing August 13 on charges of selling beer to minors at Sunrise Liquor and Bar, 2601 E Charlston Blvd. He was arrested April 20 after a Lakeshore Road traffic death involving three juveniles. Bar operators were cited to show cause about license revocation. Arnone, free on 1000 bail, is represented by Harvey Dickerson.

Las Vegas Sunrise Liquor and Bar Charleston Blvd Justice of Peace Myron Leavitt Joseph Anthony Arnone Ogden Keith Campbell Robert Runkle Arnone Lakeshore Road Atty Harvey Dickerson

Market Averages End Mixed With Small Gains Across Sectors

Stocks show a mixed final in yesterday trading with the Dow Jones industrials up slightly and rail and utility shares weaker. Trading activity totals reached 683 320 shares across Industrials Railroads and Utilities with minor changes noted in several major components.

Market Closes Lower For Sixth Day

New York stocks wavered mid session and finished down for the sixth consecutive day as selling pushed high speed tickers behind the tape. Blue chips and major groups fell with Lukens off 2, Ford about 1, and chemicals VirginiaCarolina Commercial Solvents Du Pont Eastman Kodak and Union Carbide trading lower.

New York UPI Lukens Ford Virginia-Carolina Commercial Solvents du Pont Eastman Kodak Union Carbide

Richey Attending Gem State Meet

Superintendent Charles A. Richey of Lake Mead National Recreation Area attends the Western States Boating Law Administrators Association annual meeting in McCall Idaho. He said the group will handle official business and discuss topics of mutual interest in boating law and related subjects.

Charles A. Richey Lake Mead National Recreation Area Western States Boating Law Administrator's Association McCall Idaho Richey

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