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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1964

Page

2

Indonesian Troopers Caught in Johore Jungles

Kuala Lumpur dispatch reports at least five Indonesian paratroopers captured in Johore dense jungles after a Sept 2 clandestine airdrop. British RAF jets and warships joined the manhunt as Indonesia mobilizes volunteers and Sukarno vows to curb Malaysia’s federation amid rising tensions.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia UPT Johore State Royal Air Force Middle East Suez RAF Hunter Singapore Labis Sukarno Britain

Reno Air Race Sees Lyford Lose After Tower Mixup

Lyford led before an emergency landing detour and failure to find the radio tower cost him the win as Adams in the P510 from David Maytag of Los Angeles surged ahead. Weather and winds altered plans, with 20 planes scheduled dwindling to fewer due to mechanical issues and bad weather.

Reno Lyford Reno Municipal Adams David Maytag Los Angeles

Six Win $100,000 Prizes in Sweepstakes Horse Race

Six winning tickets earned $100,000 prizes as Roman Brother, a Harbor View Farm gelding, led the field after a late surge by jockey Fernando Alvarez. Roman Brother won about the one mile sixteenth mark on the mile and three sixteenths course, taking a purse of $94,133. The sweepstakes raised $5.7 million from $3 tickets, with $82.5 million allocated to New Hampshire education programs.

Roman Brother Harbor View Farm Fernando Alvarez Knightly Manner New Hampshire

UN Commander Warns of Impending Starvation at Kokkina

UPI reports UN Cyprus force commander Thimayya warned that 1500 Turkish Cypriots in Kokkina have food for about four days. He urged immediate food delivery and a meeting with Makarios, while Turkish claims of blockade and Turkish aid flights were disputed by Greek Cypriots and a NY UN official report of sufficient supplies.

Kokkina Cyprus UPI United Nations Fen Makarios Thimayya Warshps Makarios U.N New York

Yachting ad boasts space for six and a half aboard

An advertisement in a Chichester yachting catalogue claims the yacht for sale offers sleeping accommodation for six and a half persons in comfort. This odd wording elicited curiosity about how half a person could sleep aboard.

Chichester England UPI

Vegas Billboard Battle Highlights Local Setback Loopholes

Hank Greenspun notes excessive billboard clutter under a 1963 law. An army tore down 63 signs near highways while Las Vegas allows closer setbacks, provoking critique of planning officials and regulatory gaps. He cites favoritism toward signboard interests and weak enforcement.

Humphrey Presses Say No to Goldwater in Denver Rally

UPI reports Vice President candidate Hubert Humphrey labeled Barry Goldwater a no man for opposing popular programs. He cited wage gains and a long peacetime economic expansion as evidence of artificial prosperity, urging voters to say no on election day during a Denver rally. He then planned more campaigning in New Mexico.

Humphrey Goldwater Humphrey Campa'an New Mexico

Casino Licensing Transfers and Investments in Las Vegas

Gaming agency reviews transfers and new investments in Las Vegas casinos including Silver Nugget, Puppy, Desert Inn and Stardust. Investors from Sid Ney Wyman to Meyer Rovinsky back five percent shares for sums up to 50 000 each as construction and expansion push toward licensing and opening dates.

North Las Vegas Casino Corp Meyer Rovinsky Los Angeles Dunes Hotel Major A. Riddle Norma Louis Weiner David M Kaufman Gabriel Rubin Herbert S. Cohen Philadelphia Casino Wilbur Clark Desert Inn Casino Corporation Stardust Casino Corporation Above Clark The Desert Inn Operating Co

Woman Held Against Will Slashed Then Thrown Into River

Mrs. Adams, divorced, was abducted with her two young sons Richard age 2 and Davis age 1. The attacker forced his way into their car, slashed her with a knife, struck her with a lead pipe, and left them by a riverbank. Hefley, who initially claimed he remained with the children, broke down and confessed tossing the boys, still alive, into the river before fleeing. Two farmers later found the woman in a ditch about twelve hours after the assault.

Hefley

Personal ad for shops in prime shopping center location

Classified notice offers space for ten businesses in a well located mall at 1430 F Charlester Butlder contact 384 2992 W rooms available or similar setup including separate divisions and phone contact.

F. Charlester Butlder

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