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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1962
Page
1
Government officials in Mexico City rebuffed overtures from U S syndicates seeking legalized gambling. Discussions during the April national tourist industry convention in Acapulco involved West Coast operators linked to Havana era networks. Negotiators faced stiff resistance while tourist leaders split on gambling as a draw.
United Press International reports Washington warns of growing military tilt in Asia as regional defenses expand. Officials signal potential actions to counter balances, citing new deployments and strategic exercises across allied nations.
A father recalls a boy’s question after a childhood tragedy and mentions a prior murder probe led by Mike Pinto. The narrative shifts to Cold War tension as Communist China warns the U S and troops accumulate in Thailand Laos and Vietnam with Gen Paul D Harkins touring bases in Asia.
Gary Dexter a 14 year old eighth grader at Western High died after being struck in the head by a pitched ball during a preseason batting practice at Cragin Park. He wore a helmet but suffered a concussion and died at Sunrise Hospital hours later.
High cloudiness with southwest early winds 230 mph. Day's high 485 and low 58. Yesterday's high 88 and low 57. Noon relative humidity 14 percent. Sunrise 5 31 and sunset 7 34.
Soviet Premiere Nikita Khrushchev, in Sofia, warned that President Kenney seems eager to push the nuclear button first. He said such competition is dangerous and unacceptable during a Communist Party rally broadcast.
About 35 000 spectators watched 97 parade entries for Helldorado sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Kit Carson Elementary School earned the Grand Entry Prize with its Home On The Range float. Mojave High School Band took second in its division after a bus incident near the start. Las Vegas Shriner Clowns provided life zest along the route.
Award winners for the Kiddies Day Helidorado parade are listed by division. Grand Entry prize goes to Kit Carson Elementary School with marshals Lana Gould Emily Martiniuk Nancy Claiborne. Mounted and marching groups, drill teams and out of state bands follow with first and second place finishes.
Astronaut M Scott Carpenter and NASA announced a two day postponement of the Aurora 7 MA flight from Cape Canaveral to Thursday. Irregularities in the booster rock et and parachute system prompted around the clock repairs as technicians work to ensure a simulated mission proceeds safely. Carpenter remained calm saying the extra time helps him study the flight plan.
In Saigon three American soldiers were wounded when a home made grenade exploded at the entrance of quarters for enlisted men in downtown Saigon. It marked the second bombing in three days at a building used by American troops. Meanwhile in Moscow Yuri Gagarin flew by plane to Japan per Tass.
UPC President Charles de Gaulle spoke through emotion in Limoges honoring the Oradour Sur Glane massacre victims, 644 French women children and elderly men killed by Nazis on June 10, 1944.
New York reports Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme became parents again as their second son was welcomed into the family in the city. The event adds to the couple’s growing family and follows their first child’s birth, with details confirmed by their representatives.
More than 50 000 people are expected downtown for the annual Beauty Parade starting at 1 o clock. The event leads into the fourth and final day of Helldorado Rodeo at Cashman Field at 3 30 p.m. The parade route runs from Bonanza and Las Vegas Boulevard to Fremont then west to Main Street. The weather forecast calls for cloudy windy conditions.
The Dunes Hotel, last year's sweepstakes winner, vies for the crown again as 78 units march the parade route today. Governor Grant Sawyer is Grand Marshal, followed by Woody Woodward on his Atomic Chief, the Clark County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, and the Long Beach Junior Concert Band. Notable marshals include Rex Bell Jim Cashman Sr Mark Sullivan Dr J Allen Ginn Jr C L Harrelson Pearl Ginn Berton West Anthony Cosentino Eva Whitaker Ruth Adams Hazel Kirkpatrick Charles McDaniel Jammie Rand and Mrs Dominic Bressi.
A strong quake struck Mexico City and southern Mexico causing cracks in walls and sidewalks and panicked residents. Three people were reported dead in Mexico City including Roy Albert Blay, a 50 year old Canadian businessman, who died after fleeing a downtown building. At least 15 injured in the city and 29 in surrounding areas as a railroad train was arriving at a station when the quake hit.
UPI reports U S Treasury agents sought Tab Hunter for questioning in a Red Chinese art import case. E. E. Minskoff of the foreign assets control board tied Hunter to about 26000 dollars of art seized in a raid on two West Hollywood antique shops operated by Thomas and Lois MacMillan.
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