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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1962
Page
6
A reader supports Art Olsen for reelection citing decades of acquaintance since 1952 and a record of public service. He is praised for listening to residents, understanding county problems, and working hard for all constituents.
The United States warns Cuba over new incidents and reports Soviet technicians and anti aircraft equipment arriving in Cuba. The message moves from the White House to the Swiss government for relay to Havana, with potential delay delivering to the Cuban foreign office. Senate members claim 1200 troopers arrived, while Kennedy says no proof of Russian troops but confirms shipments of equipment and personnel.
Continued from Pace 1 center for a custom car show. Henry Rute attempted to start the car when the seat overheated and fire erupted. Firefighters reported the car a total loss with nothing left but the frame, according to Wiest.
Algiers crowds demand peace as dissident military chiefs prepare for possible seaborne invasion. 80 miles from the capital Ben Bella loyalists muster while civilians block armored vehicles and call for unity, yet authorities insist unity must be achieved under Ben Bella’s political bureau.
Experts reported Mariner 2, a 447 pound spacecraft, in strong condition and speeding toward a pivotal mid course maneuver that will determine whether it can reach Venus and probe for life. A Russian payload fragment burned up on re entry leaving three unstable pieces expected to re enter in days.
The Senate anti trust subcommittee recommended contempt citations against Bethlehem Steel Armco National and Republic steel companies and nine officials for wilful defiance of a congressional investigation. The action was approved on a party line vote with five Democrats in favor and two Republicans against. Senator Estes Kefauver chaired the subcommittee and cited wilful conduct after subpoenas were ignored.
Las Vegas man Mike A. Lopez, 28, of 4488 Pecos Road, was treated for minor facial injuries at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital and booked on suspicion of drunk driving after rear ending another car at East Charleston Street and Highland Avenue. Betty D. Todd, 32, of 1050 Hassett, was not injured.
President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy greeted each other at Quonset Point Naval Air Station as the family returns from a three week Italian tour. Caroline Kennedy arrived aboard the family plane shortly after the reunion. The scene featured a naval review and the Star Spangled Banner.
Members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and press witnessed the unveiling of the promotional 15 minute film Las Vegas Playground USA at the Riviera Hotel. James Deitch directed and wrote the piece with Don English as co director, Joe Buck as cameraman, and color footage of Las Vegas Lake Mead Mt Charleston and the Convention Center. Prints will be distributed nationally and internationally for promotional use.
Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and his wife visited the White House, meeting President Kennedy who wished them well. The couple spoke with reporters about their recent marriage and their cordial reception.
The Court of Appeal unanimously rejects Dr. Robert Soblen's last appeal to stay deportation to the United States where he faces a life term. The 61 year old Lithuanian-born fugitive then submits to the Home Office order, with his attorney calling further action fruitless. Soblen shows little emotion as the decision is read after brief deliberations.
Pinellas County reported two more deaths and three new cases from encephalitis, raising fatalities to ten and total cases to eleven since the outbreak began August 21. Other suspected cases appeared in Wildwood Sumter County and Crystal River Citrus County.
Sen Alan Bible announced that funds for a new 2 230 000 hospital at Nellis Air Base were restored to the Defense Department military construction appropriation bill by his subcommittee. The full amount previously denied by the House was reinstated last night.
Chicago reports that the Chicago and North Western Railway telegraphers union failed in two bargaining sessions after a walkout halted the line. Federal mediator Francis A. ONeill Jr. warned there is no imminent settlement to restore 1,000 telegraphers and restart freight and passenger trains.
Motel owners on Jekyll Island Georgia said they would accept Canadian dollars at face value for lodging. Canadians, whose dollar is worth about 92.5 cents in U S currency, account for more than 20 percent of the winter tourist business.
In Plaquemines Parish a religious and racial clash over Our Lady of Good Harbor School ends with closure after threats. Pastor Rev. Christopher Schneider cites violence fears. Leander H. Perez denounces him and Archbishop Cody as tensions rise between segregationists and church leaders. White protests continue as Negro students stay home.
Disney described a high speed head on collision after a heroine swerved off the highway and back across the road. The California vehicle exploded after catching fire and Law rence was found charred. an elderly driver pulled Wolfe from the burning car before she died.
Fire crews fought a trailer home blaze that gutted the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dodd at 4229 N. Main St. The Dodd family of five was nearby. no injuries were reported. Mrs. Dodd was shopping in Las Vegas and origin is undetermined though wiring in the middle bedroom is suspected.
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