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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1962

Page

6

Hoffa Arrested on Assault Charge in D C Office

Teamster President James R. Hoffa was arrested after a scuffle in his office and charged with simple assault on a 60 year old union official. He posted a $500 bond and a Municipal Court hearing was set for 10 am EDT. Baron sustained facial injuries and Hoffa declined to-comment until court.

Washington UPI Teamster James R. Hoffa Hoffa District of Columbia Walter R. Bishop Samuel Baron Teamsters Warehouse Baron Harold J. Gibbons Teamster Union

Nation's RRs Break Talks Pressure for Kennedy Aid

Railroads ended negotiations with five operating brotherhoods and asked for presidential help to carry out a commission's overhaul of rail work rules. The move could force Kennedy to head off the first nationwide rail strike in 16 years as unions claim rail managers walked out on talks. Proposals would cut more than 40 000 fireman jobs and set timing for possible rule changes within 30 days after notice.

Chicago UPI White House Kennedy Wolfe J. E. Wolfe Commission Arthur Goldberg

Space Hop Countdown Disrupted by Weather and Setbacks

Space program coverage reports the countdown toward the Carpenter flight sidetracked by forecasted bad weather, a fatal plane crash wiping out a 14 man emergency recovery team, and the parachute system troubles delaying progress.

Beltone Triumph 6 Helps Silent Sister Hear Again

In this column a hearing specialist notes a sister’s dramatic turnaround after using the Beltone Triumph 6 hearing aid. The device, 49 percent smaller and 33 percent lighter, restored her sociable personality and prompted readers to seek free electronic hearing tests at Beltone offices.

Beltone Beltone Laboratories Beltone Ge N. 3Rd Street

Tonopah Highway Sewer Project Gets City Approval

City Commission approves engineer John A. Carolio to prepare plans specifications drawings and estimates for a 190000 trunk sewer on Tonopah Highway. The 21 inch line aims to serve about 80000 residents and will seek federal funding from the Health and Welfare Department.

John A. Carolio City Commission

Peace Corps Morals Probe Sought by Texas Widow

Mrs. Janie F. Fletcher, 65, of Houston, asks Congress to investigate Peace Corps moral standards at a Puerto Rican training camp after she was dropped for refusing extreme physical drills and alleged Portuguese difficulties. Representative Gallagher calls the charge of moral laxity unfair.

Washington UPI Janie F. Fletcher Texas Peace Corps Corps Cornelius E. Gallagher D-N.j Iagher America Gallagher House Foreign Affairs Committee Fletcher Houston Tex Brazil

Hong Kong Bolsters Barrier as Refugees Flee

An official statement describes a taller deeper fence designed to halt all crossings except at regular checkpoints. Border guards on the mainland side show no clear effort to stop the exodus. Observers say most refugees are peasants, with police counting 30,000 Chinese having crossed into Hong Kong since May 1.

Hong Kong

Helldorado Rodeo And Kiddies Parade At Cashman Field

Helldorado roped in crowds with an eight o clock rodeo at Cashman Field tonight. Tomorrow the Kiddies parade starts at ten following the Old Timers route as bands and judges award top entries across multiple classes with Ute Riders and local clubs placing in senior and youth divisions.

Cashman Field Long Beach Las Vegas Atlantic Pacific Canada Mexico Ute Rangers Utah Kern County Mounted Posse Clark County Sheriff's Mounted Posse Sunrise Paradise Valley Saddle Association Henderson Saddle Association Lyle Grace Williams George Erma Solis Larry Tobony Porter Buggy Leon Porter Hotel Elwell Silver Saddle Inn

Man Arrested For Theft On High Seas

FBI agents arrested Allen R. Reinke of Lawton on a San Francisco warrant charging theft on the high seas. He allegedly served as gift shop manager aboard the USS President Wilson in November 1961 and stole several thousand dollars while docked at Hong Kong. Reinke arraigned before USS Commissioner Vernon Field with bond set at $5,000.

Lawton Okla UPI FBI Allen R. Reinke San Francisco High Seas Lee O. Teague Reinke Wilson Hong Kong USS Vernon Field

Rainsberger Pleads Guilty as Appeals Fight Persists

Attorney Samuel Lionel won a reversal of Taylor's decision from the Supreme Court and fights a three judge panel. He argues the new law removes Rainsberger's right to a single judge and is an ex post facto constitutional violation. Deputy Clark County DA William Barker contends legal detention and that state remedies must be exhausted before federal court consideration.

Samuel Lionel Taylor Supreme Court Rainsberger William Barker Clark County

World briefs note seismic signals from remote Tass station

A Tass report says a seismic station 100 miles from the blast detected shock waves. In Washington, the Air Force sent 60 flying commandos to Panama to train Latin Americans to fight Communist guerrillas. Atlantic City, Meany forecast a nationwide AFL-CIO drive for a 35 hour work week with no pay cut if unemployment persists.

Washington Air Force Panama Fidel Castro Cuba Atlantic City N.J George Meany Afl-Cio Labor Department

Sa linger leaves Moscow after talks with no clear US USSR information flow gains

White House Press Secretary Pierre Sa linger departed Moscow yesterday admitting the talks yielded no immediate prospects for increasing information and idea exchange between the Soviet Union and the United States.

Moscow White House Pierre Salinger United States Soviet Union

Dutch Defenses Down Indonesian Plane Off West New Guinea

Dutch defense forces say they shot down an Indonesian aircraft they allege carried paratroopers for another air drop. It is unclear how many of the 20 aboard survived, though some were seen scrambling into a rubber boat after the crash into the sea.

Hollandia Dutch New Guinea Dutch West New Guinea

Airmen Killed in Mexican Mountain Crash Retrieved

In San Luis Potosi nine U.S. airmen were found after a T29 search plane crashed while patrolling for a private aircraft. Bodies were brought down on horseback from central Mexico’s rugged mountains. In Algiers the Casbah leader warned French authorities to end Moslem killings within days or risk mass retaliation as tensions rose.

San Luis Potosi Mexico U.S Algiers Casbah

Berlin Officials Fail To Restore Free East West Traffic

In a three hour session yesterday Ameri can and Russian commanders did not reach agreement on allowing free traffic across the East West Berlin border.

Berlin

Fight Cancer With a Check Up and a Check

A public health alert urges residents to schedule routine cancer screenings and seek financial assistance through local programs. Community health centers offer free or low cost exams and guidance on treatment options for eligible patients.

Five Injured In Rear-End Crash At Las Vegas Blvd Intersection

A car rear-ended another waiting at a green signal injuring five people. Driver Marion E. Johnson, 24, of Atlanta, was arrested for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. Passenger Albert F. Sanford, 57, of Ellen Way, cited for giving false information. Mae F. Private, 31, a school teacher, was among the injured.

Marion E. Johnson Atlanta Albert F. Sanford Ellen Way Mae F. Private South 3Rd St Las Vegas Blvd South Main St

Relocation Plans Sought for Urban Freeway Residents

Glenn Manley says orderly relocation hinges on federal state highway and urban renewal agencies working together, a collaboration not yet achieved in the U.S. He urged attendees at the Westside Elks hall meeting to share problems and to contact the UK office at 634 North Main St. for information on the area slated for freeway use, call Dudley 25180.

Glenn Manley U.S Manney Westside Elks Hall North Main St Dudley

Kennedy defends Estes inquiry ethics and grain case details

President Kennedy recalled Eisenhower criticism of Democratic handling of the Estes case and noted the sizable government grain storage payments to Estes. He cited figures showing $5,001,758.66 in not before 1961, with earlier sums in 1960 and 1959, and praised Freeman’s record while stressing ethics for federal workers.

Page Dwight D. Eisenhower Estes Eisenhower White House Kennedy Teapot Dome John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Permanent Investigations McClellan Agriculture Department Freeman Marine Corps Minnesota Washington

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