Fire hits downtown store injuring ten firefighters
Ten firefighters were injured when a downtown store caught fire. Fire crews battled the blaze, with officials confirming the incident and urging caution as investigations begin.
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1964
Page
1
Governor appoints 29 to state boards and commissions
Governor Grant Sawyer named 29 nominees to Nevada boards and commissions. William Flangas of Las Vegas was appointed to the State Planning Board replacing Abe Miller who resigned. Bert Hanks Ely C V Isbell and E H Fitz Reno were reappointed for four years. Others named to the State Board of Economic Development include John Orr Pioche Philip Delongchamps Yerington Robert Hughes Reno Melvon Preston Lovelock Ernest Koop Sr Fish Lake Valley Donald Hall Stateline and Raymond Downs Tonopah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
UPID
Grant Sawyer
William Flangas
Las Vegas
State Planning Board
Abe Miller
Bert Hanks
Ely
C. V. Isbell
E. H. Fitz
Reno
State Board of Economic Development
John Orr
Pioche
Philip Delongchamps
Yerington
Robert Hughes
Melvon Preston
Lovelock
Ernest Koop Sr
Fish Lake Valley
Donald Hall
Stateline
Raymond Downs
Tonopah Sea
Bruce Parks
D-Mineral
Lee Office Equipment Fire Leaves One Serious, Dozens Affected
A blaze at Lee Office Equipment Company yesterday left one fireman in serious condition and about ten others with smoke inhalation. Mark Leavitt was overcome by smoke while operating a hose from a high ladder as flames engulfed the second floor containing stacked office furniture. Police controlled a large spectator crowd as floods of water flooded the sales room, offices, and basement. Damage estimate not yet available, with the fire likely starting near an upstairs air conditioning unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Office Equipment Co
Fourth
Charleston
Lee Office Equipment Company
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Mark Leavitt
Las Vegas
Nevada's Youth Authority Urged to Reform Rehabilitation
A Nevada report argues for a modern youth authority modeled on California to coordinate training and counseling for offenders. It notes Elko for boys and Caliente for girls, cites overcrowded schools, lingering home environments, and epidemic juvenile crime, urging post release oversight to prevent recidivism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
California
Elko
Caliente
Helldorado Finale Highlighted by Queen and Parade
Helldorado festivities culminate with a 1 p.m. parade led by Kathy Brookline Las Vegas High senior as she headlines the queen's court with Julie Brandise and Peggy Regenhardt from local high schools. The closing rodeo at Cashman Field features Hannah Crow Helldorado rodeo queen and Sandi Pratt Miss Rodeo America. Finals night action follows the second go round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Brookline
Las Vegas High School
Miss Brookline
Julie Brandise
Peggy Regenhardt
Rancho High School
Las Vegas Boulevard
Fremont
First Street
Cashman Field
Hannah Crow
Sandi Pratt
el Paso
Tex
Helldorado Parade Lineup Released by Judges Committee
The lineup for today’s Helldorado parade at 1 p.m. includes Woody Woodward and Atomic Chief, Las Vegas Police, Escondido Police Motorcycle Drill Team, Clark County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, Marvin Marker’s Long Beach Junior Concert Band, Governor Crant Sawyer as grand marshal, Centennial Steppers, Junior Daughters of the Sphinx, Congressman Walter Baring, Elks Lodge officers, Mark Sullivan founder, Black Knights Arizona State championship drill team, Miss Hannah Crow 1964 Miss Rodeo Helldorado, Sandi Prati Miss Rodeo America El Paso, Dr J Allen Ginn Jr and his champion Pinto Primera Del Sar, and Son’s Long Beach Junior Concert Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody Woodward
Las Vegas Police
Escondido Police
Sheriff's Mounted Posse
Clark County
Marvin Marker
Long Beach
Crant Sawyer
Helldorado Grand Marshall
Centennial Steppers
Daughters of the Sphinx
Walter&. Baring
Elks Lodge
Mark Sullivan
Helldorado
Black Knights
Arizona
Hannah Crow
Sandi Prati
el Paso
Tex
J. Allen Ginn Jr
Primera del Sar
Phoenix
Son
Campaign and Its Ways five part UPI series
Tomorrow in the SUN a five part series by Harry Ferguson examines presidential campaign techniques. It probes personalities campaign organization issues finances and baby kissing along the campaign trail past and present. Page one tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U S Forces Shifted Toward Hot Spots in Laos and Viet Nam
U S naval units including a 2000 Marine force were believed moved toward hot spots in Laos and South Viet Nam. The extent of President Johnson’s possible commitment remained uncertain as the Seventh Fleet, with 125 ships and 60,000 men, could concentrate quickly at danger points. Secretary Rusk warned expansion of the anti-Communist war in Viet Nam could follow continued aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
U.S
Laos
South
Viet Nam
Johnson
Defense Department
Seventh Fleet
Far East
Dean Rusk
South Viet Nam
China
Sea of Japan
Philippines
Pickets Remain At NTS During Nevada Test Site Strike
About 30 pickets remained at the Nevada Test Site as Las Vegas Teamsters finished a second week of strike against Reynolds Electric and Engineering. An Electrical Workers Local 357 member claimed reports of peaceful picketing were misleading after a windshield was broken on his car. Three men were arrested Thursday. Richard S. Donaldson pled guilty to hitting a truck with a picket sign, Edward J. Martin pled not guilty to injuring property and was released on $500 bond, William J. Hebert Jr. was released on $500 bond to obtain counsel. The electrician cited fear of further violence if Teamster leaders do not exert control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Test Site
Las Vegas
Nevada
Richard S. Donaldson
Edward J. Martin
William J. Hebert Jr
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White Hall
Ellie Lewis
Okinagen Falls
Ann Landers
Dr. Popenoell
Henderson
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Teamster
W. F. Carter
Reynolds
PARTY
For Benefit American
Cancer Society
Dug
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