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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1962

Page

6

Asta convention site talks unfold with world reps

Delegates at the ASTA convention plan talks with U S Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges and await a keynote. Mexico City is favored for 1963, while 1965 city bidding pits Hong Kong against Japan. Foreign hospitality rooms open as delegates from many countries set up at Las Vegas hotels. A special ironing device, a perforated Teflon sole press, is promoted by Tri Point Industries Inc.

Iron Curtain ASTA U. S. Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges Esort Mexico City Hong Kong Japan Tri- Point Industries Inc Albertson Long Island, N.Y

Oradell Hero Astronaut Schirra Gets Warm Welcome

In Oradell New Jersey Walter Schirra reacts to a hero's welcome with a lump in his throat and a very full heart. He returns to his hometown after his space achievements.

Oradell N. J Walter Schirra

Hurricane Ella Downgrades as It Nears Nova Scotia Coast

Hurricane Ella, located about 380 salutes miles south of Sable Island, had winds near 90 mph with gales extending 400 miles from the eye. The weather bureau said the storm was losing tropical characteristics and would weaken in 6 to 12 hours as dry air intruded, while cautioning winds near the center would ease but dangerous conditions along the coast could persist.

Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Ella Nova Scotia Sable Island Eila

Freedom Brief For Escoes Freedom Brief For Escoes

Teens from Spring Mountain Youth Camp escaped in the afternoon and headed toward Ma Charleston. Deputies tracked them and they were spotted at a Mt Charleston restaurant by early evening and turned over to juvenile authorities.

Spring Montain Iis Ma. Charleston Mt. Charleston

Anise Plants Flourish Along Roman Forum Ruins Edges

Wild anise grows today along the edges of the ancient Roman Forum ruins, showcasing resilient herb growth amid historic stonework and collapsing structures. The scene highlights survival plants thriving in a historic urban landscape.

Ranger 5 Nears Moon Surface in Closest Flight Pass

Pasadena scientists report Ranger 5 made the closest approach to the moon in the morning, within about 450 miles at 8 53 am PDT. A second pass occurred around 9 38 am PDT before contact was lost for roughly two minutes and later re established as it passed behind the moon.

Pasadena Calif UPT California Anette of Technology SPL Sumer Moor Goodstone Mojave Desert

Tankless Water Heater Mounted On Wall In Tiny Space

Reading as a compact home tip the article advises cottage or ship owners to install a tankless gas water heater for instant hot water next spring. A wall mounted unit above the faucet lights when the tap opens and extinguishes after use. Norcold Inc located at 5111 W. Washington Blvd Los Angeles California is cited.

Norcold Inc Washington Blvd Los Angeles Cal

Catholic Council Begins Work at St Peter's Basilica

The 2,538 council fathers convene in the Vatican to set the agenda on liturgy and about 70 topics. The diverse commissions include members from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa, with liberal and conservative elements balanced. Cardinal Arcadio Larracana of Spain heads the liturgy panel and Pope John XXIII appointed six additional members to each commission.

St. Peter’s Basilica John XXII Council Vatican City Osservatore Romano Tenter Fulton J. Sheen New York Austria Belgium France Germany Great Britain United States Canada Indonesia Congo Yugoslavia Argentina Poland Spain John Arcadio Cardinal Larracana

Boheme tanker struck by freed barges near Greenville

The 10400 ton Boheme was rammed fore and aft by oil barges that broke free of tug lines near Greenville Mississippi. Eight crew hospitalized two in New Orleans and six in Lutcher. Eighteen others treated and released. Survivors rescued from the river by locals. The Boheme, en route from Baton Rouge to Rotterdam, had a prior collision on the Mississippi in 1960 with the Ocean Ulla.

Ing Bonny D Victory Towing Co Greenville Miss New Orleans Lutcher Gisel Magnessen Magnessen Edward Borne Borne Chester Bourgeois Paul Poche Wayne Poche Rolff Gjelstad Baton Rouge Rotterdam Netherlands Mississippi Triumph

Bank Robbery In Phoenix Bank Draft Turned Cash

Clore's employer offered a $5,000 reward for information on the gunmen who robbed the South Phoenix bank. The bandit forced manager Robert Hasseries to cash a $10,000 draft to Robert Marshall and drove him away before releasing him. Clore later spoke briefly with Hasseries before the call ended and the clerk vanished.

Clore Robert Hasseries South Phoenix Clare Hasseries Robert Marshall

India reports Chinese push on NEFA border and other sectors

Krishna Menon said Chinese forces hit Indian posts along the Namka Chu river near Bhutan and crossed the river shelling rear areas. He cited losses at Chip Chap valley and new fighting around Pagong Lake on the Kashmir frontier while urging emergency parliamentary action.

Peiping New China New China Agency Communist Foreign Ministry Bhutan Red China New Delhi U.S India Jonn K. Galbraith England Jawaharlal Krishna Menon Khingzemane Northeast Frontier Area Nefa Tibet Ladakh Sinkiang Chip Chap Pagong Lake Kashmir

New Process Murals Offer Durable Home Beauty

United Press International notes a series of new process murals that mimic famous artists. These murals are durable for almost any room and apply like transfers. They resist stains and soil can be cleaned with soap suds. Murals come from Art Transfer Co. Merchandise Mart Chicago.

Art Transfer Co Merchandise Mart Chicago

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