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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1964
Page
4
A man reflects on marriage and the value of children to keep him young and engaged. He contrasts his early dream of populating the earth with the reality of partnership and parenting, noting the toll on his wife and the drive to provide a Disneyland of family life.
Two week offensive by Pathet Lao nears Thom near 15 miles from the town as fighting with right wing forces continues. A defense ministry spokesman said talks with right wing forces are ongoing about 100 miles north of Vientiane. casualty figures were not released.
Gov George C Wallace faced hecklers at the University of Maryland as he denounced the civil rights bill defending Alabama segregation in a speech sponsored by student groups before about 8 500 attendees. Guardsmen quelled a Chicago staged Viet Nam protest with bayonets and tear gas threats.
Las Vegas and North Las Vegas push rival annexations at a May 6 City Commission meeting. North Las Vegas plans about 350 square miles to block Las Vegas growth, while Las Vegas expands northwest with a 41 square mile umbrella area near Decatur Boulevard and Nellis range.
Three top Southern Nevada bullfrogs compete in a state jumping championship at the Las Vegas Press Club frog pit judged by Nevada Frog Commission Chairman Colin McKinlay and Commissioner Joe McClain. Winners head to Tonopah for state finals then Angels Camp for an international jump. The event honors Nevada figures with a centennial theme as judges note the frogs’ peak condition.
The NRDS dispute widens as Teamsters face a jurisdictional fight with electricians and TWU and others seek to organize workers. A Feb walkout by operating engineers over non union labor at Pa hute Mesa is recalled, with Teamsters as the only other supporting union.
Linda Anderson 23, a cocktail waitress and mother of three, was found dead in Las Vegas at 6124 Granada Circle. An autopsy indicated a massive aspirin overdose implying suicide, though some details remain under investigation. Police noted no suicide note. Survivors include two daughters Kelly Jean and Shelli, a son Claude, mother Wilma Reeb, sisters Annette Koempel Norma Reeb, and brother Paul A. Wilson. Funeral arrangements by Palm Mortuary.
Ex convict Lucas appears as a suspect in a 1962 Las Vegas homicide. A formal district attorney report was filed then while Lucas served a forgery term. Follow ups were sent in 1963 and this year without reply. Kansas authorities say Lucas was found after three women identified him as their robber.
The Nevada gaming commission canceled the Silver Slipper license for cheating, citing owners Robert Schulze Tony Canino and Frank King Jr as responsible for proper operation. The casino fired a dealer after an investigation, and the panel said owners must ensure illegal devices are not used and personnel act lawfully. The Silver Slipper was the largest casino closed in Nevada on cheating charges, the 17th in five years to lose its license.
Funeral services for Harry Stephan King musician with Antonio Morelli's orchestra at the Sands Hotel set for 1 pm tomorrow in Bunker Brothers Chapel. Survivors include widow Kathleen and parents in California and Nebraska. Donations urged to Boy's Town or Baha'i National Fund. Also notices for Albert Palmer 87 of Las Vegas and Aaron Hamer Jr. 13 year Las Vegas resident obituary details listed.
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