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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1962

Page

6

Marines Land in Thailand in First Foreign Deployment Since 1958

A battalion of the 9th Marines arrived at Don Muang Airport near Bangkok with 485 Marines disembarking in full battle dress. They were greeted by officials from the United States and Thailand as the Navarro troop transport lifted in to Klong Toey port. The mission, ordered by Kennedy, forms the vanguard of about 4 000 air and ground forces already en route to support U S troops stationed in the region.

9Th Marines Thailand Don Muang Bangkok U. S Navarro Klong Toey Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Lebanon U. S.S

Hind Harold obituary and funeral details listed

Harold Hind is survived by his wife Betty three daughters Sharon Susan and Heather a brother Bruce Hind of Toronto Canada. Pallbearers for the services will be Lt Gov Rex Bell Bill Moore Jr Joe Sheehan Benny Binion Bob Cannon Karl Maier Rex Lile and Harry Farnow.

Palm Memorial Park Betty Sharon Susan Heather Bruce Hind Toronto Canada Rex Bell Bill Moore Jr Joe Sheehan Benny Binion Bob Cannon Karl Maier Rex Lile Harry Farnow

Desert Manhunt Across Mohave County After Texaco Hold Up

Mohave County deputies and California troopers hunted a young bandit who held up the Searchlight Texaco Station yesterday and fled with 88 dollars. Roads were blocked along Highway 95 and Davis Dam Road near Needles as rain drenched the desert and the search continued. Authorities believe the suspect fled in a late model 1951 to 1954 Chevrolet, but mining roads hinder access. The pursuit, ongoing at 10 p.m., ranks as one of the area’s largest manhunts in years.

Slim Texaco Mohave County Ariz Davis Dam California Needles Las Vegas

Las Vegas Annexation Faces Signatures Scrutiny

The LV annexation fight moves toward a district court decision as Whitmore notes concerns over signatures while Thunderbird’s county formation is seen as blocking the plan. Tule Springs Ranch manager Paul Smitley hopes the land joins LV, arguing an unincorporated town would impact the area before final publication Saturday.

Las Vegas Whitmore Thunderbird Paul Smitley Tule Springs Ranch Smitley District Court

Land Grabs and Homestead Troubles Stir Local Applicants

Local applicants face uncertainty as the BLM cites unknown prospects for land in the Federal Land Reserve. Homestead Act promises free land, while government appraisal could force purchases. Mrs. Green notes a meeting soon to decide legal action against the government.

BLM Green

Parade entourage features Mojave High School and many bands

A long list of marching groups and marshal names accompanies a parade lineup. Schools including Mojave, Clark County, Barstow and Rancho provide bands and drum corps mingled with riding clubs and marshal assignments. Pageant coordinators and local organizations such as Lions Club and Jaycees appear, along with numerous sponsors and notable riders.

Mojave Nellis Thunderbird Cadets Palm Springs Mounted Police Clark County Dads St. George Lions Club Pearl Ginn—Marshal John C. Fremont Jr Montrose Sheriff's Posse Cayuse Riders Jaycee Mounted Jackass Posse Teamsters Union Dominic Bressi Roy Martin Jr VFW Los Montadas Nashville Nevada Club Frontier Fidelity Savings & Loan Association Jimmie Rand Marshal Mountainview Riders American Linen Supply George and Erma Solis Berton West, Jr J. D. Smith Jr Paradise Valley Saddle Association Larry Tabony Orville Ewing Porter

Fire kills woman as husband fights blaze at home

The body of Mrs. Pendleton was found in a bathroom doorway as she apparently tried to escape. Deputy Coroner Bud Bishop said she was burned alive. The fire started in the living room of a three bedroom frame house and gutted it while the husband suffered burns attempting to rescue her.

Pendleton Bud Bishop

Food Poisoning Hits 200 Kids at Pine Forest School

About 200 Pine Forest Elementary students were rushed to hospitals in Jacksonville after suspected food poisoning from turkey salad served at lunch. Two students were reported in critical condition. health officials speculate the meal as the cause.

Jacksonville Fla Pine Forest

Kennedy news conference to be carried live nationwide

President Kennedy's news conference scheduled for 3 30 p m EDT today will be aired live by all radio networks and by CBS television, according to the White House.

Washington UPI Kennedy CBS Television White House

Helldorado Parade Stages Old Timers March to Cashman Field

The Old Timers march south to Fremont then west to Main led by Lt Gov Rex Bell and Woody Woodward on the Atomic Motorcycle. The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes perform before the parade and Miss Rodeo Helldorado nominees ride in.

Fremont St Main St Rex Bell Woody Woodward Las Vegas Eddie Julian

Cora Galenti Smith Hearing Delayed To Oct 10

A preliminary hearing for Cora Galenti Smith 64 of Paradise Valley was postponed at the district attorney's request. Justice of the Peace Myron Leavitt granted the continuance because a key witness in the east would be unavailable until later. Smith faces charges of practicing medicine without a license and operating a business without a license related to sept 22 face rejuvenation operations at her ranch. The offenses are a gross misdemeanor and a misdemeanor. attorney Peter Flangas represents her.

Cora Galenti Smith Paradise Valley Justice of Peace Myron Leavitt Earl Gripentrog Smith Atty Peter Flangas

Attack Probed After Woman Assaulted at Paradise Valley Restaurant

Sheriff's deputies investigated a beating and rape reported by a housewife who called from a Paradise Valley restaurant. She collapsed at the sheriff's office and was sent home as a manhunt continued. no further details were available.

Sheriff's Deputies Paradise Valley Sheriff's Office

Daily Double Divorces Granted In Two Courts

West Las Vegas man Moses Simon, 1005 Cunningham, secured a divorce from Mary filed in Winnsboro Louisiana in 1936, then obtained a second divorce from Elizabeth Simon in Monroe Louisiana in 1939. Judge Marshall questioned the double filing as Simon plans a third marriage.

Moses Simon Cunningham Mary Winnsboro George Marshall Simon Robert Santa Cruz John Sexton Elizabeth Simon Monroe Elizabeth Marshall Santa Cruz

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Lorenzo & Giuseppina Carbo Larry’s E. Charleston Dudley Harold Hind The Lawa Hose Institute Anneying Giannoarnat Toc Woody Cole Constable Doby Doc Charlie Shelton Rowel Hazel Kirkpatrick Boulder City High School Tigerettes Antelope Valley Tale Grace Williams Silver Saddle Inn Phil Cummings Enterprises Co. L. Hazelson Jim Bridger Jr Falconaires Barstow Sheriff's Rangers Boman’s Riding Stable Elwell Carolyn Ginn Moapa Valley High School Robert I Clark Ob, Oi Debonettes Kern County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Conrad’s Western Store Ronzone’s Dr. J Cashman Buck Ed Ferris Automotive Center Marvin Ray Ford Boni Cross—Marshal Western High School Band Tamara’s School of Baton Sunrise Riders Desert Love Buggy Road Runners Auto Club Las Vegas Firemen’s Benefit Association Dom de Rose Anthony Cosentino Marshall Hyde Park Jr. High School Jaydettes Henderson Saddle Association Gordon Potter Cars Leavitt Insurance Agency Parade Committee Rancho High School Band Charles Viale Oldsmobile Iors Ea Janise Jfk Mr Johnny Cash Ewnisset Tompall the Glaser Brothers Une Carter Carter John Cohnny Cas Cash MS Me Oe Moe LE Cashman Field Judy Lynn Karen Lavens Andrea Hill Ers Eurene Ousley East McWin Rns Polly Possum Ray Wade Miss Lynn C. B. Rigsby Richard Ohrn Bevan Iverson Rigsby Iverson Ohrn Erk Dave Ocobock Helidorado Third Fremont Lanz
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