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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1963

Page

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Pope John XXII Rally Indicates Readiness for Death

Pope John XXII at 81 acknowledged a stomach tumor that could prove fatal and told his doctor he was very ready for death. Dr Gasbarrini described a marked rally as the Pontiff returned toward home in northern Italy while urging calm and peace for the Ecumenical council.

Vatican City Upl John XXII Council Antonio Gasbarrini Bologna Italy Gasbarrini Vatican Pope

Young Trio Nabbed in Wild Chase

Las Vegas high school student John Stanley Jacobs 15 admitted his part in the robbery murder of 60 year old Marjorie Bond postmistress and general store operator at Robertson Wyoming. He and two companions were captured in a wild chase at Green River Wyoming and led to sign a statement. Investigators here probe whether the youths also planned an attempted murder last Tuesday.

Las Vegas Wyoming John Stanley Jacobs Merle Jacobs Desert Inn Rd Green River Marjorie Bond Robertson Wyo

Nevada Tax Debate Draws Reno Attorney Opinion

Reno attorney Bert Goldwater, former Nevada Gaming Commission member, urges voters to oppose the proposed sales tax increase from 2 to 3 cents on June 1. He criticizes the Legislature for not seeking other revenue sources, warns of Assembly Bills 535 and 168, and argues gambling taxes should be higher to fund state needs.

Reno Bert Goldwater Nevada Gaming Commission Nevada Assembly

Students Stone Cops in Dixie Race Dispute

About 500 black students staged a rowdy anti segregation lunch hour demonstration at Lanier junior high in Jackson Mississippi. Police in helmeted formation faced rocks and chants while a 1 year old girl was arrested for abusive language and a 36 year old woman jailed for attacking an officer.

Health Board Receives Blueprint for Revamp

Clark County's health board faced criticism amid growing public health issues. Dr Stanley Farnsworth, a leading national public health official, advised on seven year plans and program setup as the board contracts for consulting services to strengthen its structure and operations.

Clark County Health Board Consult Unervices Stanley Farnsworth Public Health Direcor of Phoen Eliorté Ve ‘ Ol

Navy Finds Thresher Submarine Near Boston

A Navy search vessel photographed the Thresher about 220 miles east of Boston, showing a ruptured hull section and diving planes. The images will aid a Navy inquiry into the disaster that sank the submarine April 10 with 12 aboard.

Norfolk, Va UPS Atlantic Boston Atantic Fleet Headquarters Navy Board of Inquiry Navy Ask

JFK Surprise Visitor to Forrestal Grave

President Kennedy paid a surprise visit at the grave of James Forrestal first U S defense secretary during a Memorial tribute. He then was driven to a reception and other memorial events in Washington.

JFK Forrestal Washington UPI Kennedy James Forrestal U. S

Health Officer Gibson Farnsworth resigns. board to interview new officials

The board accepted the resignation of Health Officer Dr. H V Gibson Farnsworth effective June 15 after conflict over policy and vision in a rapidly expanding program. The board had considered reducing his salary and declaring a vacancy but chose resignation. Travel expenses were approved for interviews with three or four top health officials in Las Vegas, with the first interview set for June 7. The board also accepted two resignations from members including Dr Leland Newcomer, superintendent of schools.

H.V. Gibson Farnsworth Gibson Las Vegas Leland Newcomer

Reach Temporary Truce In Eureka Water Dispute

A court in Junction orders Eureka water owner Mrs. Helen Hiller to restore supply to five of 150 customers who had no water for about 20 hours. Some customers refused to pay after late year rate increases by the Public Service Commission.

Eureka Helen Hiller

Grim Holiday Death Toll on Highways

National Safety Council reports a sharp rise in traffic fatalities during the Memorial Day weekend. A sports car crash near Cornwall, Conn., killed seven people when two cars collided and toppled, trapping occupants. By 6 30 p.m. UPI tallied 831 deaths since the weekend began.

National Safety Council Cornwall Conn United Press International

Five Members of Utah Family Die in Crash

Five members of two Southern Utah families died in a head on crash two miles north of Glendale on U S 59 as they returned to Richfield for fishing season. One more person was critically injured and a child’s body was missing. Victims include Samuel Garnett Brown 21 Saundra Jeppson Brown 22 Michele 14 months and David Jeppson 18.

Glendale, Utah UPI Utah Here U.S. 59 Glenn Canyon City Glen Canyon Utah-Arizona Richfield Kane County Highway Patrol Samuel Garnett Brown Saundra Jeppson Brown Michele David Jeppson

Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Quiet on Nevada Highways

Southern Nevada and out of state drivers filled county roads but the first 12 hours of the four day Memorial Day weekend produced no serious crashes. City police Clark County Sheriff’s Dept and Nevada Highway Patrol reported light traffic and only scattered minor accidents. Sgt John Tex Skelton called it one of the quietest days in memory.

Nevada Clark County Sheriff's Office

Hearing Today on Access to DA Records in High Profile Murder Case

A hearing at 9 am in Dist. Judge John Sexton's court will consider a subpoena served on Dist. Atty. Edward Marshall to access records in the William T Green narcotics agent murder case. Supreme Court earlier allowed four defense attorneys access, aiming to expedite turnover.

Edward Marshall John Sexton Marshall Supreme Court Sexton Atty Drake DeLaney

Indonesians Stage Anti-US Demonstration At Airport

Hundreds of Indonesian youths gathered at the airport to protest as 17 US Peace Corps athletic coaches failed to arrive as planned. The coaches were to be assigned to nine provincial Indonesian cities but were delayed in Tokyo for briefings with U.S. Ambassador Howard Jones. Officials offered no immediate explanation.

Jakarta UPI US Peace Corps Indonesia Tokyo U.S Howard Jones

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