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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1963

Page

9

Kennecott Workers Strike Into Fourth Day at Ruth and McGill

Kennecott Copper workers at Ruth and McGill operations stay off the job for a fourth day over a union dispute. About 1,100 workers returned to gates seeking conditions, with walkout labeled wildcat and no concrete company concessions. Local 233 Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and Local 279 electricians are involved.

McGill UPS Kennecott Copper Corp Ruth Primand Electrical Workers Union

United Fund Sets 498 614 Goal for Clark County Drive

The United Fund of Clark County set a 498 614 goal for the year. Executive director A J Hoffman announced the plan and recruitment of volunteers to finish the drive by November 15. Co chairmen Walter Zick and Zel Lowman lead the campaign with Paul McDermott in major gifts and Jack Melvin in public relations. Department of Defense drive heads at Nellis AFB include General Hubbard Col Hostetler and Lt Col Heiskell. Campaign runs Sept 30 to Nov 15.

The United Fund of Clark United Fund

Man Dies In Accident Near Needles California

Verne Daniel Churchill 51 of Garden Grove Calif died in a one car crash 14 miles west of Vidal Junction near Parker Dam. His wife and two grandchildren were injured when the car left Aqueduct Road rolled over and hit a pole. Grandson Zeb Benson III 4 suffered a broken leg while two grandchildren and wife escaped with minor injuries. Survivors were taken to Needles Municipal Hospital.

Needles Calif UPI Verne Daniel Churchill Garden Grove Vidal Junction Parker A. J. McCann Churchill Aqueduct Road Zeb Howard Benson Ili Huntington Beach Helen Churchill Verna Kay Benson Needles Municipal Hospital

ACT Examinations Set at Nevada Southern University

The American College Testing Program exam will be held today at the gymnasium of Maryland Parkway school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:36 p.m. Placement covers math English social and natural sciences. New and transferring students have adviser conferences this today or Tuesday on campus by appointment. Registration for new and transfer students occurs Wednesday in Grant Hall 129 with time slots by last name.

Nevada Southern University of Nevada Southern Maryland Parkway Robert Kittredge Southern Grant Hall

Enrollment May Set New Record At University

Nevada Southern expects a record enrollment on registration day this Wednesday with Daniel McLaughlin stating potential totals between 1400 and 1500, surpassing the previous 1200 in 1962 63. Classes begin Thursday.

Nevada Southern Daniel McLaughlin McLaughlin

Special Classes Expanded in Nevada Counties

Three more county school districts Elko Lyon and Ormsby join Churchill Clark Mineral Washoe and White Pine in offering special classes for exceptional children for the 1963 64 school year according to Byron F Stetler Superintendent of Public Instruction the program serves pupils with learning problems mental or physical handicaps and other conditions unable to succeed in regular instruction.

Elko Lyon Ormsby Byron F. Stetler Churchill, Clark, Mineral, Washoe White Pine County

First Annual TAC Munitions Loading Competition Set

The first annual Tactical Air Command Munitions Loading Competition, dubbed top ten, will be held this week at George AFB California. Four man crews from each TAC base compete for the Number One title on TAC fighters F-100D F-104D and F-105D. Nellis team includes SSBT Alderink Helms Queen Carr with alternate Allen led by Capt. Foshee. all are from the 3520th MMS at Nellis.

Tactical Air Command George Afb Calif TAC Nellis SSBT Robert Alderink George F. Helms Mickey J. Queen Ralph R. Carr ASC Matt C. Allen Donald Foshee 3520Th Nellismen

Thug Robs Hotel Here at 10:50 P.M.

The Bridger Hotel was robbed by a short man about 5'7" who entered at 10:50 Saturday night. He forced $60 from manager Walter H. Donnelly after threatening to shoot if police were called, then fled with a small black automatic visible during the confrontation.

Bridger Hotel Walter H. Donnelly S. 6Th St Las Vegas Donnelly

4-H Seeks Past Clark County 4-H Members and Leaders

The Clark County 4H Club Council seeks former members and leaders to recognize their achievements. The program in 1953 grew 60 percent and organizers request names addresses years in club work and projects completed by county and state. Send details to Melvin P. Miller, Clark County Cooperative Extension Service, Box 590, Las Vegas.

Melvin P. Miller Clark County Cooperative Extension Service Box 590 Las Vegas

Spiritual Leader of Mormons Commemorates 90th Birthday

The article profiles church president David O. McKay on his 90th birthday noting his Huntsville Utah birth, Wales chapel visit, and one million mile lifetime travel. It highlights his tenure since 1951 as prophet, his belief in individual freedom, and his stance against communism.

Salt Lake City UPS David O. McKay Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Huntsville Utah Wales Cardiff Mormon Church McKay British Isles Huntsville Farm University of Utah Council of the Twelve Apostles of Scotland Salt Lake City Tabernacle Temple Square Joseph Smith Jesus Christ

Quints Born To Couple in Venezuela

Venezuela reports its first quin tuplets at Maracaibo. Mother Ines Cuervo and five sons were all healthy after birth, with weights from 3.96 to 4.08 pounds and lengths around 14 inches. Each baby named Mario Otto Robinson Fernando Juan Jose. Hospital and officials praise outcome and aid promised by President Betancourt.

Maracaibo Venexcuela UPI Venezuela Carlos Tulgar University Hospital Romulo Betancourt Zulia Luis Vera Gomez Mario Otto Robinson Fernando Juan Jose

Government Agency Phone Snooping Questioned

United Press International reports that more than 40 federal agencies monitor telephone conversations. Agencies defend the practice as faster and cheaper, noting extensive use by AEC, Defense, CIA, and State and Agriculture departments. In 1961 the AEC spent 82340 on recorders and switches. later cuts and removals reduced equipment numbers. Critics warn of a dangerous drift toward a large monitoring bureaucracy.

Las Vegas Neil A. Martin United Press International Washington UPI Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department Central Intelligence Agency State and Agricultural Departments AEC Congress Special House John E. Moss D-Calif Congressional 4Th Army Houston Texas

Movie Producer Filming Cuba Documentary Begins

The World Around Us says it has a man in Cuba filming a documentary. Wayne Short, director, confirmed a cablegram from Robert Cohen of Los Angeles noting filming started Saturday.

San Francisco UPI Cuba Wayne Short Robert Cohen Cohen Los Angeles

Final Services Tomorrow for Murray Petersen

Prominent Las Vegas realtor Murray Petersen 36 died Saturday by electrocution on his Lake Mead yacht. He founded Round Up Real Estate with brothers Dean and Andre and sister Faye Petersen. Burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Funeral at Masonic Temple tomorrow at 1 p.m. with viewing today and tomorrow morning.

Las Vegas Murray Petersen Lake Mead Masonic Temple Petersen Ellen Way Round Up Real Estate Dean and Andre Faye Petersen Hyrum Utah LDS Church Oasis Lodge 4 Paula Lila Zona Murray, Jr Marley Dean Faye Nyla Petersen Josie Brown Memory Gardens Bunker Brothers The SUN

United Air extends one class service to 15 more cities

United Air Lines expands its test of one class air travel by adding 15 cities including Los Angeles Long Beach Hartford Springfield Salt Lake City Denver Las Vegas Portland Philadelphia Atlanta New Orleans Miami and Pittsburgh. The carrier removed cabin partitions to create five abreast seating and offers meals and cocktails free.

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