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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
2
The April consumer price index rose four tenths of 1 percent led by higher costs for phone calls mortgages used cars shoes while food prices eased after prior gains. This marks the largest January to April rise since 1951 during the Korean War and raises the prospect of an anti inflationary tax increase.
Houston reports Walter L. McCans a 66 year old Navy veteran died from uncontrollable lung bleeding after a left ventricular bypass artificial heart procedure. He lived about 67 hours post operation at Methodist Hospital while the new pump aided his heart. Marcel L. De Rudder Illinois coal miner died April 26 after 111 hours with the device. DeBakey said the pump was not to blame. Household costs and the April rise in living costs are discussed with figures on prices, wages, and government data.
The Atomic Energy Commission yesterday estimated China's May 9 nuclear test at about 200 kilotons to a megaton, with U S officials earlier placing it near 130 kilotons. The AEC noted uncertainty about the exact size a week earlier but said the blast seemed larger than first believed and appeared to aim at hydrogen bomb development without being a thermonuclear test.
Notices announce sale of Olive Prichard estate real property at 1809 East Nelson North Las Vegas and two Nye County parcels plus a 1960 Ford for bids. First National Bank of Nevada as executor invites cash bids with 1 percent deposit. sale subject to court confirmation by May 31 1956 and terms include costs taxes and insurance pro rations. Separate notice lists posting of settlement in John C Johnson estate and hearing for distribution of estate on May 31 1966 with executor Ward Densmore. A third notice in Eugene Gibeault v Nancy L Gibeault requires defendant to answer complaint within 20 days or face default judgment for divorce.
The Housing Authority of Las Vegas invites bids for general construction of a 13 dwelling unit home for seniors including administration recreation and utilities. Bid due June 15 1956 at 420 North 10th Street Las Vegas. Plans cost 50.00. refundable if returned in good condition. Bid bonds required. authority may reject bids. no withdrawals for 30 days. Public notice May 14 1966.
General Motors will release 1967 Buick and Oldsmobile models two weeks early and Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac one week early to shore up sagging May sales. James M. Roche says production cuts are normal and 1966 may still exceed last year, signaling confidence in future growth.
The Rhythmettes have faced a setback as the Las Vegas High School board declined to cover a year's rent for Bud Albricht's Hoover Dam model. Despite a string of national appearances on Ed Sullivan and CBS shows, and offers from Italy for the San Remo Rose Festival, the girls were denied backing, ending Miss Stuckey's long dreamed outreach. The piece recalls extended exposure from Col lier's magazine and a film with Warner Brothers, along with performances for USOs, at the Los Angeles Coliseum, and across major networks, highlighting community pride and lost opportunity.
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