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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1962
Page
1
In a spirited Nevada political scene readers learn how would be candidates fear public disclosure of ambitions. Gene Austin, famed singer, earns mention as possible governor candidate amid talk of Alaska tour and Democratic primary prospects. Continued on Page 2.
U S Army and Thai forces shift near the Laos border to counter rising Communist threats as Royal Laotian troops regroup in northwest Laos. Marines standby in Thailand, while Tass denounces U S intervention. Vientiane reports rebel attacks around Muong Soul and Tha Thom as Laos braces for possible offensive. Prince Souvanna Phouma offers cautious optimism.
Las Vegas Club executives led by Jackie Gaughan announced the purchase of a one half block property at Fremont and North Main for 1,050,000. The deal includes the Las Vegas Club Chat terbox Bar Overland Hotel and Cashman garage with plans to build a 24 story hotel of about 400 rooms costing about 5 million, aiming to begin in 1963.
A 72 year old Los Angeles man, Edgar A. Ellis, representative of a machine tool company, was killed when his station wagon overturned after skidding about 200 feet on a dirt surfaced detour south of Sunset Road on US 91. He landed over 20 feet from the car and died of head and internal injuries at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. The body was sent to Palm Mortuary. Traffic tied up for about 30 minutes.
The Supreme Court split 4-3 and 4-2 in affirming the criminal convictions of two major labor figures. Dave Beck, former Teamsters president, lost an appeal over a $1,900 grand larceny tied to a union owned car sale. Maurice Hutcheson, AFL CIO Carpenters Union leader, upheld on contempt of Congress for refusing to answer at a Senate labor racketering probe.
Cape Canaveral reports that Atlantic conditions delaying John Glenn's February mission do not threaten Saturday's three orbit flight by Scott Carpenter. Weather experts note no current risk to the planned trajectory despite prior tornadoes seen in Nebraska yesterday.
President Kennedy called a White House session with Democratic and Republican leaders to map Laos policy as 1,000 Marines prepare to land in Thailand and reinforce 1,000 American troops moving toward the Mekong border. Washington seeks a diplomatic settlement while not ruling out further action.
Future Daniel Websters from city high schools compete this afternoon at 3 30 at Frazier Hall Las Vegas High School. Sponsored by Veterans of World War I Clark County Barracks 2128. Topic is Americanism versus Communism. Commander Michael notes details.
The State Gaming Control Board recommended approval yesterday for Frank Sinatra and partners to reopen Cal-Neva Lodge Lake Tahoe with a million dollar theater restaurant addition. The panel also backed nine other non restricted licensing bids and denied one for George Harmon at the Valley Inn Mesquite for a crass and twenty one game. The final decision rests with the State Gaming Commission in today’s session.
The Weather Bureau notes a cold snap in Las Vegas with a 66 degree high setting a May record. A 70 degree high is forecast today as the region remains cold at night, with arctic air and a low pressure system over southern Nevada.
Fremont Street hosts the first burro races in downtown Las Vegas with two heats at 7:00 and 9:30. Mint waitresses clash with California Club entrants as Eddie Gilbreath chairs the event. Entertainment includes Kangaroo Court at 6, Western band shows, and a Whirlaway Square Dance with Larry Lockwell.
A Mesquite board rejected a Valley Inn game plan after review of proposals. A former Clark County resident appeared before the committee, stating efforts to reopen the facility stalled by zoning and licensing hurdles.
North Las Vegas City Council approved a 12 square mile annexation 5 to 0 despite protests from landowners. Petitions showed 59.3 percent support among eligible freeholders. Police moved to patrol the newly annexed area as the meeting, lasting over three hours, concluded with unanimous approval.
Harold Hind a well known Las Vegas hotel figure and former executive of the Last Frontier and partner in the El Cortez was reported seriously ill at Sunrise Hospital late last night. Hind resides at 810 East Charleston Boulevard.
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