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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
2
A Las Vegas feature highlights the Bank of Las Vegas with eight nearby branches and simple services. It notes metric discussions in England, local post office growth on Decatur Blvd, and light humor about balance and measurements.
Fragments show a clutter of ads for Foster's Shoes, jewelry shops, cooler service, and “W-Help Wanted” listings. Real estate includes multiple houses for sale, furnished apartments, and mobile homes for rent, with contact numbers and brief descriptions.
The article notes ALPA leaders endorsing concerns over Bonanza’s plan to move its base from Las Vegas to Phoenix before year end. Gov. Sawyer criticizes BAL for not engaging Nevadan officials, while pilots fear losing equity in homes if the move occurs and three new DC jets are set for delivery.
Contractors may obtain plans and specifications for construction of two buildings in the Control Point Area 6 at the Nevada Test Site. Bids will be opened at 2 p m on June 24 at the Atomic Energy Commission office Room 212 J C Building 2765 S Highland Drive Las Vegas. Plans and specs available from Ben Beckler Associates North Hollywood California.
Reports describe multiple tornado events across Illinois Iowa Missouri and Michigan with injuries to mothers children workers and tourists. Home and business damage included a sinked trailer destroyed residence and a smashed drive in restaurant as officials ordered basements during sightings.
Police arrested 35 year old Charles Leland Crosslin on narcotics possession and fugitive from out of state charges after an officer spotted him driving in downtown Las Vegas and surrounded him with a police net.
The federal government charged Clark County Transfer and Storage Co. with 15 counts of theft from out of state firms. The alleged thefts involve collecting for goods delivered in Clark County and not sending money to the out-of-state shippers. Total withheld payments amount to 3474 dollars, with shipments dated from November 24, 1963 to October 9, 1964.
Testimony portrayed Johnson as volatile and suicidal with threats to kill and injure. A friend described concerns about his sanity and possible self harm plans, but the judge later struck much of her testimony for lack of foundation and improper rebuttal timing.
The piece reports on U.S. coinage reform talks under President Johnson as officials consider reducing silver content in dimes quarters and half dollars for the first time since 1792. It notes the silver stockpile decline rate and the need for a cheaper easily produced substitute acceptable to the public.
The commission debated penalties after minors’ liquor purchases and an accident. A 30 day suspension was upheld by four votes to one, with a 24 hour delay granted to seek a court order. Rehearing on Sunset Lounge was ordered. reopening allowed after a four to one vote.
Bob Labrum, 17, Western High School, will represent Nevada in the National Jaycee Road-e-o after winning the local Las Vegas Road-e-o. Randy Graves and Gerald Taylor placed second and third. State winners travel to Washington, D.C. in July for national prizes including scholarships and a new car. The program, supported by Jaycees and Lincoln-Mellody dealers, promotes teen safe driving.
Air Force units conducted a large strike against Hon Matt Island radar station in the Tonkin Gulf, dropping about 40 tons of bombs from 32 fighter bombers and escorts. Additional raids hit the Vinh petroleum area, destroying four buildings, while another 38 aircraft targeted North Viet Nam roads, boats, and military targets, with three barracks destroyed and eight bridges damaged.
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