Nevada legislature approves red light district local option
On the session’s final day the Nevada Legislature passed a bill to legalize red light districts on an emergency basis. If signed, the measure allows local option, exempting licensed houses from public nuisance law and potentially triggering a Reno special election. Mae Cunningham’s bid to revive legalized brothels features in the ongoing legal battles.
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Oyster and clam migrate from long-time neighborhoods
Scientists aboard the Velcro IV in the Gulf of California report major migrations of marine life around San Gabriel Bay on Espiritu Santo Island. The USC expedition notes oysters and clams no longer inhabit the area where they thrived a decade ago.
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Truman Plans Press Parley To Back Fair Deal
President Truman prepared to defend his Fair Deal amid congressional opposition. He scheduled a 9:30 a.m. news conference and spent time between conference prep and beach relaxation at Key West. Senate Leader Lucas acknowledged a Republican Southern coalition blocking civil rights proposals this session.
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Illinois
Fatal Shooting Fray Described
Robert L. Jones former Dallas police chief testified in his murder trial that he shot his son-in-law George A. Vadere a private detective in a Dallas jewelry store on January 7 1948. He said he feared Vadere would shoot him with the gun Vadere had. The struggle ended with Vadere killed.
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Former Police Chief Testifies in Jewelry Store Shooting
Jones testified he shot Vadere after separating him from his daughter and confronting him in a jewelry store. He said Vadere grabbed his wrist during a wrestling struggle and that Vadere had previously been married to his daughter.
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Research Institute Division Moved Here
Howard C. Williams, division manager of the Research Institute of America, Inc., moved the division offices to Austin. He will serve about three-fifths of the state, after previously heading South Texas counties in Houston as tax representative. The organization offers business consulting in taxation and regulatory interpretation for attorneys, accountants and executives. Williams was a civil engineer before his current field.
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Research Institute of America, Inc
Austin
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Houston
South Texas
Williams Couple Plans Home in Park Place
Long time member of the National Association of Cost Accountants. Mr and Mrs Williams will make their home here at 610 B Park Place.
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National Association of Cost
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Park Place
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