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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
8
A reader asks why some people seem accident prone and whether misfortune is intentional. Ann Landers explains possible psychological factors behind recurring injuries and notes some individuals may subconsciously seek attention, while a teen asks about being dragged to events and should pursue own interests with parental guidance.
Judge William Compton announces Philadelphia City of Hope National Medical Center marks 50 years since its 1913 founding. Chapter leaders in Las Vegas plan a community observance as part of a nationwide Golden Anniversary with 400 plus chapters participating. The center aims to conquer cancer and other serious diseases while stressing patient dignity.
The United States Marine Band known as The President's Own will perform at the Convention Center in Las Vegas. Tickets are sold at several local outlets including the Marine Corps Recruiting Station and Drum Shop with school contacts for student purchases and Optimist Club members available for ticketing.
In La Porte Indiana a pastor Rev Edward J Howry of Pinhook Community Church was shot five times as he prepared for Sunday services. The assailant named by Howry is deacon Lester Hakes who resigned hours earlier after 20 years. Howry, 30, survived surgery in fair condition. his 4 year old son Jonathan witnessed the attack.
Paintings by Bertie Ewing are shown in the governor's office at the State Building in a Las Vegas Art League exhibit. Aileen O'Neill works are on display at the Desert Inn barber shop. Emile Nizet's paintings are at the Mesquite Club 702 E St Louis. Sponsored by the Las Vegas Art League.
Operation Morning Star, Vietnam's largest government push against the Viet Cong, lasts eight days with heavy losses and costly helicopter and aircraft use. The result: 40 Viet Cong killed, 2 captured, 2 government dead, 27 wounded, and limited tangible gains. Critics call the plan wasteful, urging smaller unit harassment tactics for better results.
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