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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1962
Page
13
Norma Moore letters reveal Clark County case where John Theron Griffith killed Norma, bludgeoned with a ball peen hammer. District Attorney Mendoza notes 10 years to life for second degree murder and parole doubts hint at possible release before 1970.
In a chilling narrative, psychiatrists testified Griffith had a violent temper and lacked premeditation. John Theron copped a lesser murder charge after a deal, with details of purchasing a handgun and shells before the crime. The venting narrator criticizes the DA’s approach and notes Griffith’s prior killings and assaults.
Las Vegas natives and Nevada students are listed for recent military training and overseas exercises. 2d Lt Lawrence Sughrue completed field artillery officer orientation at Fort Sill Oklahoma. PFC Frederick Fairbairn finished a 15 day training at Port Scudo Sardinia with the Sixth Fleet Landing Team. Private Barrett participated in Exercise Seven Seas off Korea. West Point Cadet Larry Martin completed seven week Camp Buckner training. Governor William Gist’s historical note appears, mentioning his era and personal traits.
Walter Jacobson teaches sculpture mosaic and crafts at Western High School during the second week of a Las Vegas Art League sponsored course. Enrollment open. Rene Snodgrass paintings on display at the Press Club. Bonnie Noble works shown at Bank of Las Vegas 1138 ith St. rotating exhibit by Las Vegas Art League.
In Moapa Valley a Reno meeting of officials discusses water supply issues. Edwin Wells reports two suggestions from a Reno trip: use Public Works Administration Act HR-1013 grants of 20 to 70 percent and borrow funds to finish the system. Senator Bible may help with fund cancellation. residents urge action to place the water line in operation.
Among 132 students from 18 states and three foreign countries enrolled for the fall semester at Stoneleigh Prospect Hill School in Greenfield Mass is Victoria Davison daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry W Davison of Indian Springs. Victoria is a senior class member.
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