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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
1
Five soldiers died as a blaze gutted an army tank during combat operations. Rescue teams battled fire amid smoke and heat. Investigations seek cause and identify the fallen. Military officials report casualties among the unit stationed overseas.
Bangkok report says SEATO secretary general Pete Sarasin stated that if there is aggression against Thailand all SEATO members will observe their obligations. The comment comes amid rising tensions over Laos and regional security commitments.
Hollywood hosts the 14th annual Emmys telecast with 137 nominees in 26 categories. The three city broadcast from Hollywood New York and Washington D C begins at 10 p m EDT with actors actresses directors producers and other television artists honored with gold Emmys.
An M48 tank from the 1st Armored Division plunged 30 feet off a cliff at Fort Hood and burned for over an hour, killing five crew members. Lt. Col. EB. H. Kyle said a lieutenant and four enlisted men were recovered about four hours after the crash. Fire units fought the blaze as the tank cooled enough to be turned over, with crew identification delayed.
Motorists in Las Vegas woke to a new gasoline price as major brand stations cut regular to 24.9 cents, a full cent below independent stations. The move follows a month of fluctuating prices with independents usually lower. Major brand reps vow to continue the fight, suggesting a broad price war.
A columnist recalls a Parade Magazine report linking mob activity to Nevada gaming. He cites M. B. Dalitz of the Desert Inn and Stardust, notes federal subpoenas and a social elevation despite absence, and warns state officials to scrutinize syndicated crime.
Berkeley Bunker age 55 a Democrat and former Nevada Assemblyman filed to run for lieutenant governor in Carson City. He returns to politics after retiring in 1946 and is linked to the Las Vegas mortuary and to Assemblyman Vernon Bunker and Wendell Bunker. Rex Bell awaits re election as current governor candidate.
Joe DeCarlo 36, linked to imprisoned mobster Mickey Cohen, was arrested at a Las Vegas Strip hotel on vagrancy charges. He posted a $25 bail and was released as detectives questioned him about months of unemployment and an open haberdashery venture.
Mrs. 8 C Jordan of 3027 East Patrick Lane fired four shots from a .22 rifle at a wandering young bobcat intruding on her patio yesterday morning. The 11 pound animal was driven away and she planned to have it mounted.
Senate investigators opened a full inquiry into the Billie Sol Estes case with witnesses questioned behind closed doors. Testimony included N Battie Hales of the Agriculture Department and Walter Berger, former Eisenhower official now with Commercial Solvents, as McClellan described progress while keeping witness names confidential.
Sen. Carl Curtis of Nebraska on the Billie Lei Estes case says it may be one of the biggest scandals. Estes allegedly cashed 40 000 dollars in government checks in mid January before attending a Democratic fund raising event in Washington. Curtis vows to question Estes about the missing funds. In Columbia Missouri 58 accompanying articles note more than six people taken ill from Army chow at Armed Forces Day celebration, all reported in good condition.
Police in Los Angeles disclosed a $240,000 jewelry haul including a $150,000 diamond necklace seized from two Beverly Hills Bel Air burglaries. George Cordigian, 42, Beverly Hills caterer, jailed since April 25 on burglary and theft charges. Most items came from a December Beverly Hills Bel Air burglary of estate owner Arnold Kirkeby and a November break in at Paul Trousdale’s home.
Las Vegas Police Department cadet James M. Dotts, 19, was arrested by local and federal authorities on charges of mail theft. He allegedly stole traffic fine money from letters to the Las Vegas Municipal Court and was fired the same day.
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