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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
2
Two people died in separate Douglas County crashes in the night, Sheriff George Byers said. Robert Wyatt, 55, of Dresslerville, stepped from his stalled car on State Route 56 south of Gardnerville and was struck by a car driven by Albert James, 31, also of Dresslerville.
The writer recalls Las Vegas hosting its first American Legion convention with delegates, a base airstrip housing plan, Pappy Walsh as general chairman, Bill Moore and Carl Hyde fundraising, Benny Binion’s $1000 gift, and plans for a nationwide beauty contest called Americas Sweetheart of 1947. Truman was invited but did not attend.
Nevada reformer Neva Coughlan outlines changes to aid programs. Residency for old age assistance would drop from five to two years in nine, aid for the blind would align with the elderly rule, and a federal Social Security Act component would fund disability support. A dependent children plan pairs the Employment Security Department with Vocational Education to help unemployed parents obtain work or training. Automatic benefit exclusion applies to parents who refuse bona fide job offers. A 1962 Public Works Administration program would foster community projects to create work opportunities without federal cost sharing. A hospital care proposal seeks medical coverage for residents 65 plus not currently on old age assistance through a state initiative under federal law.
Cmdr. Schirra and Sigma 7 reached splashdown 4.25 miles from the Kearsarge while a late decision to continue rested with the astronaut. A suit temperature problem neared abort before the braking rockets, with Chris Kraft praising Schirra’s control and crew officials planning an 18 orbit plan based on a technical de brief.
The Las Vegas Sun highlights two upcoming events. A two day Twin Events savings promotion targets military and civilian personnel from Nellis AFB Angel Peak Lake Mead Base Indian Springs AFB and Camp Mercury with prize registration before 4 pm tomorrow. The Military Appreciation Ball at the Las Vegas Convention Center rotunda runs 8 pm to midnight with civilian invites by the Merchants Bureau. The ball features Al Johns orchestra Hawthorne Caballeros Rhythm Ette and Precisionaires Bishop Gorman High School, with many dignitaries including Charles Bacon Alan Bible Howard Cannon Walter Baring Gov. Grant Sawyer Mayor Oran Gragson and others expected. The event is organized by the Merchants Bureau with emcee Barney Rawlings and coordinator Ken OConnell.
Detectives recovered a 22 caliber pistol with fingerprints at the scene where Brentani’s body was found. A note was left in the Butler’s pantry. investigators believe the girl may have intended a trip rather than suicide. Authorities cite a medical examiner’s time of death around Monday and trace the sequence through a milkman’s Monday talk and the subsequent discovery Wednesday.
Leon W. Gunter an air controlman second class in the US Navy and husband of Thelma L. Fleming of Monroe Street is serving at the joint Spanish American Naval Base at Rota Spain.
Public notice states a storage lien sale for a 1083 Chevrolet owned by Stephen T Davis. Auction set for 2 pm Oct 20 1962 at Pyramid Motel 3481 Les Ve gas Blvd. bidder must settle all charges and fees.
Property listing notes a duplex with three large bedrooms or a paneled den option, a equipped kitchen, fenced yard, shade trees, and a pool sized lot. Located near schools, shopping, and bus lines with low down payment terms. Contact DU 22-7358 for details.
The classified page lists real estate bargains including a luxury 3-bedroom home with equity, a 62 Relata manufactured home, and potential nonlisted offers. It also features boats, appliances, and multiple autos for sale such as a 1962 Chevrolet Impala, a Lincoln Capri, and a 61 Chevrolet Bel Air with prices and contact numbers.
The City of Las Vegas invites bids to furnish labor, materials, and equipment for a West Bifro Paving project and a Retaining Wall on Oakey Bird under Bid 42-62. Bidders must deposit 5 percent with bids and obtain specifications from the Engineering Division before October 1, 1962.
Several car listings advertise rebuilt or recently overhauled autos with prices from 673 to 995 dollars. Notable entries include a 1959 TR3 with competition engine priced at 1500 and a Volvo package deal around 33 per mile. Call numbers and addresses are provided for appointments and inquiries.
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