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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1962

Page

2

Bank Robbery at Salata Office Ends Quietly

A man entered a bank about 3 pm grabbed a counter check then robbed Salata at his desk with a snubnosed revolver The bandit demanded 25000 in large bills but settled for small denominations after Salata explained the other banks had emptied them Salata alerted Bill Ponton who secured the vault while no one else realized a robbery was in progress The robber boasted of three prior losses and claimed another would not matter the teller declined heroics and avoided harm.

Pie Hat Salata Harrah

LAND GRAB PROTESTS DRAW LAS VEGAS HOMESTEADERS

The land grab dispute continues as protesters plan a Friday evening meeting at City Hall Las Vegas. Howard Greene, leading the group, warns of a standing room only turnout of irate homesteaders amid claims of unfair BLM land policies and missed opportunities in 1953.

Small Arden BLM City Council City Hall Las Vegas Howard Greene

Where I Stand on Campaign Funds and Rumors

The column attacks rumors of a $50,000 campaign contribution involving Rex Bell and Governor Sawyer. It claims editor Jacobson and sources in the governor’s kitchen cabinet push a tale about a Japan trip and a covert payment. The writer denies receiving or transmitting such funds and defends political integrity amid alleged tax liens and press manipulation.

Bell Grant Sawyer Prell Greenspun Japan Jacobson Rex Bell Internal Revenue Bureau Rex

Posse Seeks Missing Kids on Mount Sunrise

Three sheriff jeep units searched the desert between Sunrise Mountain and Lake Mead for two 14 year old Jim Bridger School students missing since Tuesday morning. Paul Benny Martinez and Doug Patten were last seen heading toward Sunrise Mountain to fish. a gun was reportedly involved. Martinez was due for a throat surgery follow up.

Sunrise Mountain Lake Mead Jim Bridger Paul Benny Martinez Paul Martinez Doug Patten J and C Young Patten

Communists Tighten Border Guards as Refugee Flow Persists

Hong Kong reports armed eight man patrols on the border while the flood of refugees from mainland China continues. Up to 4 000 cross in a day and over 6 000 were reportedly returned in one day as Britain and authorities address famine fears and Formosa offers to take additional refugees.

Hong Kong CPI China Hong Kong Frontier Area Britain Peiping The Hong Kong Tiger Standard Formosa

BEAT THE HEAT COOLER SERVICE PROMOTES 24 HOUR CARE

A local service advertises BEAT THE HEAT cooler maintenance offering oiling adjusting and repairs. The shop emphasizes 24 hour service and lists contact numbers DU 4 1414 and MI 2 5165 along with moving and storage services.

Public Notice and Lost Dog Classified Brief

Public notice states William C. Kreuzer disclaims debts as of May 24 25 26 1962. Lost dog listed as male medium sized yellow Chihuahua Fox Terrier type with white throat near Hyde Park Muni Golf Course area. reward offered. Personal ad reads Only Quality Watch Repair.

William C. Kreuzer Hyde Park-Muni Golf Course

Trudy Jewelers and Help Wanted Classified Snap

Trudy Jewelers remounts old jewelry at 516 Fremont. Help wanted men for metal and furnace foreman and TV repairman positions listed with contact numbers. Three attractive women needed for snack bar and a live-in housekeeper position with salary and room and board listed.

Renee Ee Mr. Hall Coliseum Rolier Rink Formaster Lane

Too Late to Classify CL Help Wanted and Houses for Sale

Classified items list several ads from the Las Vegas Sun including a part time help wanted notice offering $1.25 per hour for female applicants with credit and collections experience, and multiple real estate listings for homes and acreage with prices, locations, and contact details. Additional ad lines include furnished apartments and store space for lease.

Las Vegas

Naturalization Examinations Scheduled Here

Aliens seeking citizenship may take naturalization tests at the Federal Court. Examiner Daniel Lyons will be at the court Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday to administer tests after applicants complete preliminary steps. Call the court between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for details.

U.S Federal Court Daniel Lyons

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