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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

3

Two Men Arrested in Las Vegas Safe-Peeling Burglary

Police arrested John J. Rose 21 from Hollywood California and Stewart J. Kellar 19 from Las Vegas for burglary after officers caught them inside Paul’s Original Hot Brau at 1111 Las Vegas Blvd South trying to peel a safe. Burglary tools were seized and the safe reportedly contained about 3500 dollars.

John J. Rose Hollywood Calif Stewart J. Kellar W. Oakey Blvd Las Vegas Paul Kendigian Paul Las Vegas Blvd Kendigian

Inmate Sues U S Over Prison Stabbing Injury

Charles Manassum of 324 Tropicana Ave. sues the United States for 25000 claiming guards at Marion Illinois Federal Penitentiary allowed another prisoner to stab him on October 7 1967. He says the stabbing left him partially permanently disabled and he lost a kidney. He sought action from the Bureau of Prisons but was rejected.

U.S Charles Manassum Tropicana Ave Marion, Ill Manassum Justice Department Bureau of Prisons

Robber Strikes Sun and Sand Motel Second Time

Justin Latreille, manager of the Sun and Sand Motel, reported a second robbery within a week. The robber, armed with a handgun, entered, demanded cash, ordered Latreille to lie on the floor, took about $107, and fled on foot.

Sun and Sand Motel Justin Latreille Latreille

Escape at Clark County Jail Involved Service Elevator

Two prisoners fled the Clark County jail by hiding in a service elevator after the guard left the kitchen area. Ronald Dale Richardson, 25, was captured near Wells, Nevada. Rudolph Paul Gal remains at large. Gal faces a felony conviction awaiting transfer to Leavenworth. Richardson served a one year burglary sentence.

Clark County Ronald Dale Richardson Wells Nev Rudolph Paul Gal Gal Leavenworth Federal Prison Kansas Richardson

Integration Talk Slated by Nevada Civil Order Panel

The Nevada Council for Civil Order Through Social Justice will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in Suite 800 First National Bank 302 E Carson Ave Representatives from the Sociology Department at Nevada Southern University will discuss school integration and open housing in Southern Nevada Local officers include Atty Patrick Clary state co chairman and Eva Simmons Southern vice chairman

Nevada Council For Civil Order Through Social Justice First National Bank E. Carson Ave Nevada Southern University Nevada Atty Patrick Clary Eva Simmons Southern

Robert Emmett to clear and grade Grand Canyon sites

Robert Emmett Construction Co of Las Vegas won an $86,000 National Park Service contract for Grand Canyon National Park. The project covers clearing grading and drainage of the business center sites and installation of utilities to serve the Coconino community at the canyon's southern rim.

Washington UPI Robert Emmett Construction Co Las Vegas National Park Service Grand Canyon National Park Sens Alan Bible Howard Cannon Coconino, Ariz Canyon

Paradise Demos Hold Meeting At Tropicana Hotel

The Paradise Democratic Club will meet at 8 p.m. Friday in Meeting Room A. All Democratic candidates are invited and plans for upcoming activities will be discussed. The public is welcome to attend.

Paradise Democratic Club Tropicana Hotel

Decker to Visit VFW Post for Official Visit

Howard Decker district 5 commander will visit the Fred Pennington Post VFW at 705 Las Vegas Blvd North at 8 p m tomorrow. New candidates will be initiated during the event.

Fred Pennington Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Las Vegas Blvd Howard Decker District 5

Liquor Talks Delayed By City Officials

City commissioners and Clark County Licensed Beverage Assn members will meet October 8 to discuss the city liquor license freeze. Commissioner Jim Corey and Commissioner S Grant Stewart plan to attend a noon luncheon at the Mint Hotel to hear association views on a continuance of the two year freeze. There are 41 tavern and 68 package licenses outstanding.

Clark County Licensed Beverage Assn Jim Corey S. Grant Stewart Mint Hotel Association Bank of Nevada

Las Vegas Sun Staff and Rates Notice

The Las Vegas Sun published from 121 S. Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada with editor H M Greenspun and staff led by Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo and Jim Barrows. Subscription rates list daily 10 cents Sunday 20 cents monthly and yearly options with payment in advance for continental U S readers.

H. M. Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun, Inc S. Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada Ray Germain Ruthe Deskin Barbara Greenspun Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo Jim Barrows Tom Disk Continental United States

Frontier cheating charges hinge on alleged illegal bugs

Local attorney Harry Claiborne argues in District Court that electronic evidence from March at the Frontier Hotel was illegally obtained in a case charging a cheating ring that allegedly defrauded the resort of more than 60 000 dollars. Eight suspects remain to face arraignment as judges consider suppression motions.

Harry Claiborne Frontier Claiborne Hughes Howard Hughes U.S. Supreme Court Katz Mike Hines Sheriff's Deputies Douglas Anderson Palm St Los Angeles Fremont Justice Court

Gandhi Statue Unveiled in Tavistock Square London

A bronze Mahatma Gandhi statue was unveiled in Tavistock Square London. The sculpture stands 114 times life size and was created by Fredda Brilliant after seven years of work funded partly by public subscription. Gandhi studied law in England.

London Mahatma Gandhi Tavistock Square Fredda Brilliant Gandhi England

Freestone Painting and Decorating Ad and Contacts

Local classified style listing shows Freestone Painting and Decorating with phone number 735 7594 and contact R. D. French 382 2006 Fr. W. Painting offers 878 8048 for interior exterior work and related services.

Freestone Painting & Decorating R. D. French Fr. W

Franklin Seeks End to Juvenile Traffic Courts in Nevada

District Attorney George Franklin urged Governor Laxalt to push a change in Nevada law to make traffic violations non crimes except for drunk and reckless driving. He warned current rulings threaten the state with legal costs and argued suspending licenses for unpaid fines would replace juvenile traffic courts with fines and civil penalties.

George Franklin Nevada Franklin Paul Laxalt Clark County Supreme Courts U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Laxalt

Kiwanis International President to Visit Nellis Event

Kiwanis International President Harold M Heimbaugh will attend Kiwanis Kid's Day at Nellis Air Force Base next Saturday under the Southern Nevada clubs sponsorship. Dr Joseph M George Jr and local club leaders will host Heimbaugh and his wife with breakfast and tours, with Friday activities involving Navy officials and Tail Hookers meeting at the Flamingo Hotel.

Joseph M. George, Jr Kiwanis Club Uptown Las Vegas Harold M. Heimbaugh Kiwanis International Nellis Air Force Base Southern Nevada Kiwanis Clubs Heimbaugh Nellis Secretary of the Navy Frank Ignatius Naval Operations Thomas Moorer Flamingo Hotel

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