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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1963

Page

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Where es Stand The public's angry man Earl Vause obituary

Earl Vause owner of the Elite Market on Main Street was buried after friends eulogized him. He was known for a gruff exterior masking deep compassion and a fierce defense of his business against regulators and outsiders. The funeral was held with Bishop Jack Pursel officiating.

Earl Vause Main Street Chris’’ Monson Robert E. Jones Parl Earl Jack Pursel First Ward LDS Church

Soviet Fighter Buzzes U S Transport Over Berlin Air Corridor

A Soviet fighter plane reportedly flew within 200 feet of a U S Air Force C97 transport then tailed it to Templehof Air Field prompting a U S protest over dangerous maneuvers in the Berlin air corridors. The American spokesman cited a 200 foot jet speed approach and a follow to 2 000 feet during landing.

Berlin UPI U.S United States Templeoff Airfield East Germany West Berlin Leutenant 2Nd Motorized Infantry Regiment Sta

Baring Proposes Break to Restaurant and Hotel Deductions

Rep Walter S Baring Nev proposes legislation to restore business entertainment deductions for restaurants and hotels. The bill allows deductions for expenses reasonably calculated to benefit the taxpayer business, warning that a continued curb could cost the sector about 1 billion in sales this year.

Washington UPI Walter S. Baring Nev

Drought Strikes Eureka Nevada Town Water Cutoff

Eureka residents report the town without water except a spring north of the town. The Nevada Public Service Commission ordered continued supply, while the water works refused compliance and cut off service Tuesday morning. Governor Grant Sawyer was notified and promised court action, but no water has returned.

Eureka Nevada Public Service Commission Grant Sawyer

Navy Denies Plane Fired Upon Cuban Oil Drillers

Havana reports a U S Navy patrol plane fired on a Russian Cuban oil drilling team on French Key near Cuba. Washington denies the charge while noting possible gunfire from unidentified sources near the area. The Navy says the aircraft did not fly over the island and the pilot saw splashes but believed the fire was not aimed at his plane.

Navy Havana UPI U.S. Navy French Key Cuba Washington

Los Angeles Mayor Yorty Stalemated By Election Runoffs

In Los Angeles a runoff fails to give Mayor Yorty a decisive edge as he backs incumbents and a rival wins one seat. Three African American candidates secure council seats, including Gilbert Lindsay, the first Black member since a January appointment.

Yorty Los Angeles UPI Samuel Yorty Eugene lS-man Council Gilbert Lindssay

Fearful cyclone devastates East Pakistan coast

Cyclonic winds up to 140 mph tore through 5000 square miles of East Pakistan’s coast early yesterday. Heavy loss of life feared as a tidal flood followed. Communications disrupted. ships capsized and towns damaged near Chittagong and Dacca with uncertain casualty figures. A past cyclone killed 15,000.

Dacca East Pakistan Chittagong Pakistan International Airways Fast Pakistan

Weather: Partly cloudy with mild winds and heat

Partly cloudy with gentle morning winds 15 to 18 mph and afternoon gusts to 25 mph. High near 92 and low around 68. yesterday’s high 91 and low 58. Noon humidity about 15 percent. Sunrise 4 26, sunset 6 50.

Violence in Dixie Area Again Leads to Arrests

In Jackson Mississippi police arrested 19 racial demonstrators amid a tense city scene. Four Negro girls attempted to enter a downtown restaurant, while four pickets faced charges for blocking sidewalks. NAACP official Willie Ludden Jr. was detained among others as authorities kept about 25 officers on standby.

Jackson, Miss UPI Kenneth Primos Willie Ludden Jr Atlanta National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP Capitol Street H. L. Green's Woolworth’s Walgreen's Drug Store

Gordo Cooper Returns to Capitol for Astronaut Wings

L I Gordon Cooper, after a 22.9 orbit flight, quietly went to the Pentagon to receive his astronaut wings from General Curtis LeMay. The ceremony included Air Force Secretary Eugene Zuckert and Space Administrator James E. Webb as Cooper joined a small group honored for high altitude exploration.

Gordo Capitol Washington UPI L.I Gordon Cooper Pentagon Curtis E. LeMay LeMay Air Force

Nevada Resorts Ready For Holiday Onslaught

Nevada resorts brace for Memorial Day crowds as Las Vegas Reno and Lake Tahoe areas expect heavy traffic and strong business. Parades planned in Wells and Ely, with quiet cemetery ceremonies statewide. Officials anticipate a banner season, noting about 15 million visitors last year and new attractions at major gambling hubs. Weather forecasts predict good conditions with possible afternoon thunderstorms.

Reno UPI Nevada Las Vegas Lake Tahoe Wells Ely North Lake Tahoe South Shore

Heavy Traffic Predicted for Spring Holiday

Americans hit the highways as the Memorial Day weekend began with near continuous traffic for the start of spring and summer travel. Law enforcement mobilized patrols and spotter planes nationwide to curb traffic law violations and ensure safety.

Miracle Needed as Pope John XXIII Remains Grave

Pope John XXIII, 81, gravely ill in Vatican City from suspected advanced stomach cancer, rallied briefly after a very bad night marked by a near fatal crisis around 1:45 am. Official briefings mixed with unofficial reports, noting hemorrhage, severe nausea, and calls for a miracle as he rests with prayer and meditation.

Vatican City UPI John XXIII Vatican

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