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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
1
A commentary notes three sentencing cases in Clark County where a 29 year old mother received 1 to 10 years for murder while two forgers drew 1 to 14 years for forgeries. The writer argues punishments appear unequal and reflects on prosecution and probation influences.
Preparations are complete for thousands of Las Vegans to see and hear President Kennedy at the Convention Center. The Caroline will land at 5 40 pm from Albuquerque followed by a welcome from Gov. Grant Sawyer. Kennedy will speak at 5 45 pm with Sen. Alan Bibie introducing him and Sen. Howard Cannon at his side.
President Kennedy travels coast to coast to back Illinois Democrats against Everet M. Dirksen in the Senate race. In Chicago he endorsed Sidney R. Yates as the Democratic candidate, urging strong support with enthusiasm.
Nevada lawmakers criticize lease purchase financing for public buildings. A Legislative Counsel Bureau report warns the method could leave the state with the most expensive structure in state history, targeting three agreements under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
United Nations report: thirty nations submit a resolution urging cessation of all nuclear tests by January 1 and a seven week report on progress toward agreement. United States and Britain counter with a ban proposal and verification. Western powers seek an interim test ban in air, sea, and space if no full ban achievable.
Sunny skies with gentle winds and mild daytime heat. Today's high 73 and low 10 degrees. Noontime humidity around 63 percent. Yesterday's high 66 and low 48. Sunrise at 6 51 and sunset at 5 58.
Pauline Van Dam was brought to court with Christine Kloepfel on armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon charges. Judge Compton set bail at 80000 cash or 160000 property bonds to secure release. Separate assault case to be heard February 25 before Judge Mowbray. a third charge of felon in possession of a firearm referenced but not detailed.
The U S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction barring Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett and state officials from interfering with James H. Meredith attending the University of Mississippi. The ruling extends its restraint to arrest or prosecute Meredith for attending, under any statute or regulation, and signals continued contempt actions may proceed.
Informed sources say after six and a half hours of talks on Berlin between President Kennedy, Secretary of State Rusk, and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko, no progress toward serious negotiations was achieved. Kennedy signaled openness to informal talks with Khrushchev if he visits, but Gromyko gave no clear response. Khrushchev is expected to speak at the United Nations in New York in late November.
The Atomic Energy Commission conducted another underground nuclear test at the Nevada test site yesterday. It was the 55th in the current Nevada series and described as low yield, under 20 000 tons of TNT.
Two banks in the Phoenix area were robbed within two hours yesterday afternoon totaling nearly $12,000. A swarthy gunman robbed Valley National Bank at Central and Southern avenues around 12:45 pm and then took a hostage during the incident.
Police seek ID for a well dressed young man found near Henderson after claiming unknown origins. He has no ID, wore a plain white Van Heusen shirt, and is hospitalized as fingerprints go to the FBI. Det. Lt. Paul Gulas notes age in his late teens or early 20s with brown hair and eyes.
The 16 year old stepdaughter of Amos Yeish was found strangled and hidden under a bed. Yeish, operator of Peppermint Twist in Pismo Beach, was sought for questioning as police pursued leads in California and Arizona. Detective work focused on why the girl’s mother was told she dated Wednesday night. The missing teen, Terry Lee Veigh aka Darbi Winters, was a part time actress and model.
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