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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

2

Burglaries Target Lynn Fox and Nearby Home

Police report Lynn Fox finally notified authorities on the fourth burglary at her apartment in the last month. Loot from the other breaks totals 75, 61, a watch, and a radio, with more than 20 cases cleared by arresting five youths aged 14 to 15 who admitted to over 30 burglaries and up to five each night. A separate theft from a Glen Heather Road home involved a $150 dishwasher discovered by Harold Thompson of Riverside. Police say the youths began skipping school May 8 to play pool.

Glen Heather Rd Harold Thompson Riverside Calif Bill Ragland Ragland

New Floor Collapse Injures 21 Girls in Spain School

In Barcelona an additional floor section collapsed at the Pujol Academy during class, injuring 21 girls aged 10 to 13 and two workers.

Barcelona Spain UPI Pujol Academy

Woman Held For Slaying Husband

A 40-year-old West Las Vegas housewife, Willie Mae Gibson, was jailed accused of stabbing her 25-year-old airman husband, Set. Henry R. Gibson, to death after a reportedly abusive marriage. He died at Nellis AFB Hospital. Gibson allegedly admitted the stabbing in a recorded statement.

West Las Vegas Willie Mae Gibson North N St Set Henry R. Gibson Enterprise Ala Nellis Air Force Base Hospital BJ. Handlen

Hotelman’s Passing Tales Casino Era Roles

Las Vegas casino figure Hind died after a long illness at Sunrise Hospital. A Boston native, he came to Las Vegas in 1942 with the Last Frontier and later partnered at El Cortez and owned Sans Souci. Survived by wife Betty three daughters Sharon Susan Heather and brother Bruce Hind of Toronto. Palm Mortuary arranging arrangements.

Sunrise Hospital Hind Las Vegas California Last Frontier Bill Moore, Jr Ballard Baron el Cortez Sans Souci Boston Variety Club Betty Sharon Susan Heather Bruce Hind Toronto Canada Charleston Palm Mortuary

Patterson Ireland Fight Site Under Consideration in Las Vegas

Patterson Ireland was unavailable for comment on his announcement that Las Vegas remained a possible site for the title bout. Riviera Hotel executive Ross Miller reported that Jim Deskin, chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, indicated the commission was interested in staging the fight in Las Vegas.

Ireland Patterson Las Vegas Riviera Hotel Ross Miller Jim Deskin Nevada State Athletic Commission

Help Wanted and Classified Ads Listed

The page lists job openings for female hairdressers and a manicurist, plus furnished rooms for rent, pets, used goods, bankruptcy sale, a scooter for sale, and several autos for sale with contact numbers. Includes broker contact and miscellaneous notices.

Ee Oe L. V. Bird

Barbara’s Japan travel articles spark expectations of prizes

The narrator extols Barbara’s writing on shopping in Japan and Hong Kong while recounting her fame as a foreign correspondent. He notes encounters with Japanese schoolchildren, autographs, and pearls for sale, predicting future articles may win prizes and ease family burdens.

Japan SUN Nevada Press Association

Circus plans booths for fair with June first deadline

The circus group outlines booth sales and committee chairs for the fair. Ron White leads baby contest, Jerry Scott handles commercial exhibits, Joseph Salz non-commercial exhibits, Roman Gladowski display promotion, Phil Engel finance, Bruce Hicks hobby show, Dick Hartwell kids day, Al Levy queen contest, Lee Roseth boat and trailer show. Deadline for commitments is June 1 with payment required.

Ron Whitehouse Jerry Scott Joseph Salz Roman Gladowski Phil Engel Bruce Hicks Dick Hartwell al Levy Lee Roseth

Western High Science Club Tours Nellis Air Force Base

Julian Noe will lead about 60 Western High School Science Club members on a tour of Nellis AFB today. Accompanying adults are F L Wilkenson science teacher and Mrs Francis Sturm. They will view radar prediction section jet flight simulator and a training film.

Airmanist Julian Noe Nellis A.F.B Western High School F. L. Wilkenson Western Francis Sturm

National Liquor Stores Association Convention Ends in Las Vegas

The National Liquor Stores Association wraps up its four day meeting at the Riviera Hotel Las Vegas with a final general session at 1 p.m. led by NLSA president Charles R. Deets Jr. Speakers include Andrew Ziomek Byron Tosi and Dan Turrentine. The event closes with the United Brewers Association Banquet and show.

National Liquor Stores Association Riviera Hotel NLSA Charles R. Deets Jr Andrew Ziomek National Licensed Beverage Association Byron Tosi National Association of Alcoholic Beverage Importers Dan Turrentine Wine Advisory Board of California United Brewers Association Riviera Hoover Dam Lowenbrau Beer

Las Vegas Sun Publisher Details and Rates

Published mornings including Sundays by the Las Vegas Sun at 300 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada. Entered at the Post Office Las Vegas Nevada 5 Second Class Matter. National Advertising Representative The Alien Kiapp Co with offices in Chicago Detroit New York and San Francisco. Subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday editions.

The Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada Congress Alien Kiapp Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco United Press International California Newspaper Publishers Association and Audit Bureau of

Dow Jones Stocks and Bonds Summary

The Dow Jones industrials listed 30 indices and 20 rails with totals for Transi Industrials at 774,500 and bonds at 86.56. First rails 80.86 and rails 84.01, utilities 88.65 and indices 92.72. The Dow Jones commodity futures index, set at 100 for 19 age, closed at 148.61.

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NY Closing Stock List Highlights Broad Market Moves

UPI report lists varied gains and losses among major stocks in New York, with notable percentages shown for Kennecott, Libby, MGM, Mont Ward, Pan Am, PepsiCo, Philip Morris, Sears, Texaco, and US Steel. The compilation covers chemical, automotive, oil, and consumer goods firms, reflecting market breadth and key movers.

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Biggest Gains Of Year On Wall Street

On heavy trading investors pushed stocks higher amid Washington optimism. Forecasts from the top economic adviser and hopes of a unemployment dip spurred buying after Monday's rally, with gains spread across sectors as the market moved through the afternoon.

Wall Street New York UPI Stocy Washington

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