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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

2

Ella Hurricane Strikes Into Atlantic Crests Off Florida Coast

Storm Ella churns offshore from Fort Pierce to Georgetown with gale winds forecast from Jacksonville to Cape Hatteras. The weather bureau warns of rough seas and uncertain landfall as Ella maintains a cloud eye and a wind eye structure unusual for a hurricane. Onshore gusts reach 35 mph near St. Augustine as forecasters track its zigzag path.

Jacksonville Cape Hatteras Georgetown Weather Bureau Florida Palm Beach Ella Atlantic Fort Pierce Fla St. Augustine

Mountain Day Observance Draws 1600 Mount Holyoke Students

About 1,600 Mount Holyoke College coeds joined Mountain Day events in South Hadley Massachusetts marking the annual hill outing with roots in 1839.

South Hadley Mass Apt Mount Holyoke College

Where I Stand on Crime and Corruption

A community laments rampant crime and a justice system failing to hold criminals. The writer warns bail allows repeat offenses, questions election integrity, and suggests avoiding discussion to protect the economy, describing crime as an infectious blight.

Clark County School District Seeks Bonds Beyond Limit

The Clark County School District aimed to surpass voter approval limits via a bond election to cut future elections. The attorney general’s office said such bonds could not be issued without exceeding the established cap, and the opinion found the bonds would bind persons and property outside the district when the vote occurred.

Clark County Attorney General’s

Distinctive Imported Gin Appeals to Martini Aficionados

A uniquely cool crisp gin draws connoisseurs who insist on its signature spirit for impeccably blended martinis. Its imported heritage and refined aroma define a premium option sought by discerning mixologists and enthusiasts alike.

NAACP charges unions with racial discrimination across coast

The NAACP asked the NLRB to revoke certification of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and the West Coast District of the Seafarers International AFL CIO for alleged racial discrimination. It also filed unfair labor practice charges against Local 2401 of United Steelworkers in Atlanta and a suit in St Louis naming the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and St Louis San Francisco Railway for discrimination.

Washington UPI National Association For the Advancement of Colored People NAACP National Labor Relations Board NLRB Sailors Union of the Pacific The Seafarers International Afl-Cio United Steelworkers, Afl-Cio Atlanta St. Louis Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co

Business Upswing Slows Last Month

The Federal Reserve Board noted that business activity changed little in September with industrial output holding steady at the high level of the prior two months. The index stood at 119, meaning production was 19 percent above the 1957 average.

Washington UPI Federal Reserve Board

Trade Bill Seen As Major Step Forward

W Averill Harriman assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs called the recently enacted trade expansion bill the most forward step taken by Congress in the international field in a decade. He said the act will let America negotiate mutually advantageous tariff reductions and that agriculture will benefit especially from increased exports.

Nashville N.C UPI W. Averill Harriman Congress America

Opened area south of Johnston to air and sea traffic

Russell Tass reported the zone south of Johnston is now open to air and sea traffic until further notice, signaling that both rockets may have landed there. Several Soviet ships with electronic equipment have been seen in the area recently.

Tass Fof Johnston

Dead Sea Scrolls Headed for New York World’s Fair Exhibit

The Dead Sea Scrolls will be exhibited at the Jordanian Pavilion of the 1964 65 New York World's Fair. Drawn from Jordanian museums, the parchments and copper writings belong to the Essenes who hid them while fleeing Romans and awaiting the Messiah. Discovered within the last 15 years.

New York UPI Jordan Dead Sea Cliffs

No Re election For Miss Mayor

Jackson Mississippi mayor Allen Thompson announced he will not seek re election in 1995 citing growing opposition to his administration and a lack of cooperation in handling the racial issue. He refused to elaborate on his remarks.

Jackson, Miss UPT Allen Thompson Thompson

Rockets for Youth Proposed by Exec

John W. Paup of North American Aviation urged the government set aside one rocket annually to launch satellites designed by young people. He said a youth driven space program would demonstrate private initiative strength to Russia and the world.

Washington UPI John W. Paup North American Aviation Paup Russia

Sonals Shoes Offer Style and Comfort for All Ages

Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd Street remains open for business. The ad promotes fashionable footwear for men women and children and mentions nearby parking beside StorF.

Storf

Soviet rocket test touts partial stages near impact point

Tass reported models of the penultimate stages of carrier rockets surfaced at water near the planned fall site. Fired from a secret central Russian launch site, the test did not release final stages that could carry a capsule or warhead. Western experts cautioned on military implications and pace of moon-landing research.

Tass Russia Yuri Gararin Gherman Titov

Plane crash near Baker Ranch Road injures none

Dr L H Andrus the pilot and passengers Richard R Thorup and John Plaskett all from King City crash landed on Baker Ranch Road four miles east of here after engine failure. Two nearby vehicles were on the road but not in danger. The plane was severely damaged according to the FAA.

Pare 1 Pants Dr. L. H Andrus Richard R. Thorup John Plaskett King City Baker Ranch Road Here FAA

Foreign Members to Speak at ASTA Convention in Las Vegas

R F Kerr, president of the American Society of Travel Agents, says over 2000 delegates will attend the five day convention in Las Vegas at the Convention Center. Many foreign delegates will discuss travel problems in their countries as ASTA counts more than 6300 members with many unable to attend.

R. F. Kerr American Society of Travel Agents Las Vegas ASTA

Las Vegas Newsroom Staff and Publication Details

The Las Vegas Sun newspaper lists staff roles including editor publisher Greenspun president Germain vice president White secretary and treasurer Deskin and others. It notes publication mornings with second class matter at the Las Vegas post office and cites national advertising representation and industry associations.

M. Greenspun Ray Germain Nolet Man White Barmara Greenspun Las Vegas Nevada Congress Allen Klapp Co Oatenge Detroit New York San Francisco United Press International American Newspaper Publisher's Association California Ascomintion and Audit Bureau of A

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