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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1962
Page
1
A writer argues the United States should declare neutrality in the China India border conflict. He contends Nehru and Krisna Menon failed to block Soviet aggression, praises free world action, and suggests letting Russia referee the war while hoping both sides weaken each other.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board declined to order the Nevada Club Las Vegas to pay a $26,000 keno win marked after the game. The panel said its role is to assess guidance for licensing action, not to decide payment in such cases. Catrone and three others alleged the ticket was valid. the case for payment was previously rejected by the board and later dismissed in court.
The longest trial in the history of municipal court ended with Edward J. Allen and Paul A. Wagner sentenced for taking semi nude photos of two teenaged girls. Allen faced a 500 dollar fine and six months jail for contributing to delinquency of minors plus 200 dollars and 30 days for exhibiting minors. Wagner received 500 dollars or 260 days and 200 dollars or 100 days on the same counts. Attorneys plan appeals and bail was posted. Chief Kuykendall announced further action.
The United States boarded the Soviet chartered ship Maruela during the Cuba blockade and freed it after a three hour search. The White House and State Department warned of possible military action against rapidly constructed missile bases on Cuba. The Maruela carries trucks and other cargo and passed through the blockade after no prohibited weapons were found.
A Communist terrorist threw a bomb into a crowd watching an American helicopter exhibit in Saigon during Independence Day celebrations. Six people were killed including two children, and at least 24 were injured. Police believe a teenage youth threw the device.
East German border guards slowed West German traffic on the 110 mile highway to Berlin by up to four hours in a harassment move. The action targeted West German trucks while allied traffic remained unaffected. The measure followed U.S. blockade turbulence and coincided with U.S. Army combat maneuvers near West Berlin.
A pending decision by Dist. Judge George Marsh on Boulder Citys plan to spend 450000 for sanitation and recreational improvements delays a November 6 special election. Taxpayers allege the measure requires voters approval. officials argue the spending would be recouped via future land sales and housing around a proposed recreation complex including an 18 hole golf course.
Clear with gentle winds today. High near 85 and a low of 50. Yesterday reached 82 and 53. Noontime humidity around 20 percent. Sunrise at 6 57 and sunset at 5 50.
The Army moved missiles and troops into Key West Florida, deploying a Fort Meade unit on an island spit near downtown. Authorities imposed tight security and avoided details on whether the missiles were offensive or defensive, transforming the city from a Navy town to an Army post with guards at the perimeter and along a causeway.
Havana reports the Soviet tanker Vinitsa entered Havana harbor at 4 30 am after being stopped but not searched by U S warships outside Cuban waters. The government vowed a fiesta for the crew and cited World War III risk if attacked.
New Delhi proclaims a state of national emergency to meet a Chinese Communist invasion along the 1000 mile border. Prime Minister Nehru warns the nation that war may be near and urges students to prepare to join the army. The Chinese press advance toward Bomdilla as tensions escalate.
United Nations acting Secretary General Thant held urgent consultations with American, Soviet, and Cuban ambassadors to avert a world war. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson reported a satisfactory talk with Thant and planned further meetings after late afternoon discussions with Kennedy and the National Security Council.
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