This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
1
A column by James Greenspun contends that Roger Schirra’s ideal flight marks the preparation phase for a moon mission. The piece praises Meredith’s education push in Mississippi and notes government support and police presence as part of the era’s civil rights struggles.
The 44th annual American Legion national convention opens in Las Vegas with a high stakes race for national commander among James Powers Georgia Joe Matthews Texas Daniel Foley Minnesota and Donald Johnson Iowa. The five vice commander race includes W F Whittlesea Nevada endorsed by western departments.
Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr completes six earth orbits in the Sigma 7 Mercury capsule on a routine but flawless flight. He lands safely aboard the USS Kearsarge near Midway Island after a 160000 mile voyage and 174 mile altitude mission.
County Clerk Helen Scott Reed reminded voters that Saturday is the deadline to register for the November 6 general election. Office hours through the deadline are 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. The registration office is located in the county courthouse.
Walter S. McConnell, a professional air traffic controller at the Boston Air Traffic Center, named Controller of the Year by the Air Traffic Control Association at its banquet. Seattle Center named Facility of the Year. Sen George A. Smathers and Sen Oren Harris received special aviation leadership awards. The event closed the association's Seventh National Convention and Exposition at the Flamingo Hotel with ATA sponsor Toastmaster Stuart G. Tipton.
Law officers brace for the upcoming mammoth American Legion convention in the city. Sheriff Ralph Lamb says all days off are canceled, with reinforced reserves and posse members. Nevada Highway Patrol imports seven units to manage convention traffic while southern Nevada units handle regular duties. Captain Ray Gubser Jr will lead patrols on heavy routes and escorts for distinguished guests including Attorney General Robert Kennedy, former President Harry Truman, and FBI Director J Ed.
City commissioners faced a clash between critics and supporters over a new prefabricated bathroom system. Las Vegas plumbers and construction unions argued the product violates building codes and harms the local industry, while Herbert Jones of Modular Components claimed California counties have approved the system.
US officials prepare a government order to bar foreign and American flag ships from Cuban trade. The move targets vessels that carry arms or other cargo to Cuba and may broaden to include additional cargo, with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Under secretary George Ball discussing steps in the next 10 days. A presidential directive will also push Agriculture to curb grain shipments via Cuba on return trips.
Madame Cora Galenti Smith, 64, was found guilty by a nine man, three woman jury on two counts of mail fraud after a 12 hour 10 minute deliberation. The verdict read guilty on counts one and two and not guilty on counts three and four. She faces up to 10 years imprisonment and a $2000 fine.
Groundbreaking set for October 15 marks addition of 200 rooms to Morris Lansburgh's Flamingo Hotel. The new wing will add six four story suites with private patios and pools, bringing total rooms to 850 by spring 1963 from 94 at opening in 1947.
University of Mississippi officials said the homecoming fan ball game would be held as scheduled despite campus tension. A Justice Department official then flew to Washington to discuss the move with Attorney General Robert F Kennedy.
Five Las Vegans were arrested in a mail theft and forgery ring linked to government checks. Detectives say three men and two women face forgery or narcotics suspicions as the Post Office Department weighs charges from a months long West Las Vegas mail theft case. Names and addresses of the arrested were listed as part of the city jail intake.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.