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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1965

Page

3

Fired Child Haven Worker Questions Motives of Dismissal

Hertha L. Palumbo, fired from Child Haven after 16 months, questions whether her termination was for refusing orders to run the facility as an institution or for denying an airborne rumor. She reports to SUN that she alerted Director Updike to a rumor and denies starting it.

Hertha L. Palumbo Pete Updike Child Haven Ninth St Dist William Compton Compton

County Commissioner Raskin backs gambling tax proposal

County Commissioner Bob Raskin issued a carefully worded reply to Las Vegas realtor Gerald Leavitt about supporting a statewide gambling tax. He did not endorse the plan but urged opponents to present their case, while the initiative group argues slot tax revenues should fund Nevada schools.

Raskin Bob Raskin Clark County Las Vegas Gerald Leavitt Leavitt Baskin

Helldorado Week Parades Highlight Las Vegas Event

Helldorado Week features two major parades in Las Vegas with 100 plus entries. The Thursday Young Timers Parade runs at 4 p.m. and the Boots and Beauty Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Gov. Grant Sawyer serves as grand marshal with notable dignitaries attending.

Grant Sawyer Howard Cannon Walter Baring Las Vegas James Cashman Jr Bonanza Las Vegas Boulevard Fremont Street Fremont First Street

Cotton Man Will Speak At 1965 Cotton Convention

Alpert H. Wilson of Dallas will address the 1965 convention of the National Cotton Compress and Cotton Warehouse Association at the Flamingo Hotel. Other speakers include Aubrey L. Lockett of Vernon Texas and A L Reed of Dallas. A symposium on accident prevention is planned with leaders from Missouri Texas and Tennessee.

Alpert H. Wilson Dallas National Cotton Compress & Cotton Warehouse Association Flamingo Hotel Aubrey L. Lockett Vernon Tex National Cotton Council] of America A. L. Reed Missouri Texas Tennessee Rufus Mack Greenville Miss John H. Todd Memphis

Savini Construction Submits Low Bid for Vehicle Building

Savini Construction Co of Sparks submitted the lowest bid of 759 420 to build the new Motor Vehicle Department building south of Carson City. Four bidders competed as the state planning board reviewed the bids.

Carson City UPI Savini Constuction Co Sparks Motor Vehicle Department Here Savini State Planning Board

Obituaries note deaths and services for several residents

Marion M. Butte age 66 of 802 Bonneville Ave died Monday. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Bunker Brothers with Rev. Glenn Tudor officiating. Burial Mountain View Gardens of Memory. Clara Mae Woodlock, infant, died the day she was born. Graveside service Tuesday 9 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Joseph M. Hopper, 73, 2445 Las Vegas Blvd North, died Friday. services pending Palm Mortuary. He was born July 13, 1891 in New York City and survived by sister Ella Cleary of North Bergen, New Jersey.

Bunker Brothers Marion M. Butte Bonneville Ave Glenn Tudor Butte Mississippi James J. Butte Los Angeles Calif Mountain View Gardens of Memory Woodlawn Cemetery Clara Mae Woodlock Gordon E. Woodlock Peter J. Morgan St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Palm Mortuary Joseph M. Hopper Mr. Hopper Las Vegas Blvd North New York City Ella Cleary North Bergan N.J

Bond author Fleming home up for sale in London

The late Ian Fleming estate puts his London residence on the market. The property features a library with Chinese mirror paneling and bamboo bookshelves, with the sale ordered by Fleming's widow.

London UPI Lan Fleming James

Young GOP Sets Drive for Nevada YR Clubs

Robert F List newly elected chairman of the Nevada Young Republicans aims to charter at least four more YR clubs in 1965 and to place a YR worker in each of Nevada's 650 precincts. There are 424 members. List was elected at the Las Vegas convention.

Carson City UPI Robert F. List Nevada Young Republicans List Las Vegas

TEX-COTE exterior coating advertised for long lasting walls

Miracle Coating TEX-COTE claims fiberglass asbestos mica and perlite mix provides water proofing insulation and color in 12 decorator shades. It is factory guaranteed for 10 years and promoted for homes schools and commercial buildings with exclusive Southern Nevada applicator Praise Plastering Co. offering information and a mail in coupon.

American United Chemical Company United States Shell Oil Company Pacific Telephone Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company Tex-Cote Praise Plastering CO Nevada

Nuclear test at Nevada site promises slight tremor

The Atomic Energy Commission announced a low intermediate yield underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site for Wednesday. They warned a mild earthquake-like tremor may be felt outside the test area, especially in multi story buildings, with no expected property damage outside the site.

Ments

Prosecution Witness Returns to Prison After Testimony

A witness in the Vase Calvin Valrie murder trial was returned to Florence Arizona federal prison after telling the defense that he doubts he will ever be released. Dickie Lewis, a narcotics offender, testified about alleged statements by Valrie and others and faced questions about a possible secret indictment. Other witnesses described ballistics and events outside Mrs Courtney’s home where the shooting occurred.

Vase Calvin Valrie Florence, Ariz Dickie Lewis Valrie William Tollus Green Federal Narcotics Bureau Find Body George Franklin, Jr Robert Peccole Lewis Franklin Green Dewayne Wolfer Los Angeles

Tule Springs Sets Grand Opening Day

Tule Springs in Nevada plans a May 22 grand opening for its outdoor recreation facility ten miles northwest of the city. Repairs to water pumps lines and new sanitary facilities delayed public access as a riding stable concession stand picnic areas and a Junior Chamber of Commerce zoo are prepared. The city purchased the property for 850000 last fall with plans for a premier regional recreational site and formal opening festivities to follow.

Tule Springs Sion

National Beer Wholesalers Convention Delegates Meet

Delegates to the National Beer Wholesalers Association convened in Casino Center and attended a cocktail party after downtown tours. John P. Ward, national president, addressed the morning session as the annual board meeting and state secretaries met. More than 800 delegates from all 50 states are in attendance. the convention closes Wednesday.

National Beer Wholesalers Association Casino Center John P. Ward

Approve Area For Recreation Near Pyramid Lake

The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced approval of a plan to develop Pyramid Lake north of Reno as a major recreation center. Private developers are invited to submit proposals for a vacation and residential complex on the Paiute Indian Reservation shore.

Reno API Bureau of Indian Affairs Pyramid Lake Here Bureau Desert Lake Paiute Indian Reservation

King Ibn Saud Arrives in Barcelona For Eye Specialist Visit

King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia arrives in Barcelona aboard an Italian liner to consult a Spanish eye specialist. He is accompanied by five princes two secretaries and his private doctor.

Barcelona UPI Ibn Saud Saudi Arabia

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