Grand Jury Indicts NSW Councilman and 10 Others
A federal grand jury returned indictments against 11 defendants including a North Las Vegas city councilman charged with making false statements to the FHA to sell a home. Also named are a plumbers union cashier charged with embezzlement a Stardust Hotel official for income tax evasion and several others in various fraud and theft counts. The case spans 1959 to 1965 with charges of conspiracy falsification and interstate transportation of stolen cars.
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Last Trains Cancelled as UP Firemen Strike Shocks Las Vegas
Union Pacific crews in Las Vegas joined a surprise picket line stalling five passenger and seven freight trains. The last LA to LV perishables train arrived late, and more than 50 UP firemen stood in protest despite possible federal court action. James A. Gallagher issued no comment.
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Las Vegas
Paul Harrison
Union Pacific Railroad
the Sun
James A. Gallagher
BLFE
Nevada
Bennie Goffstein Backs Home of the Good Shepherd Furnishings Drive
A Las Vegas reader Bennie Goffstein asks Hank for help with furnishing the Home of the Good Shepherd as it moves into its new building. He suggests appealing to 100 local supporters to donate 150 dollars each to cover immediate needs.
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Home of the Good Shepherd
the Good Shepherd
State Tries Again On 29th to Execute Slayer Rainsberger
Los Vegas killer Jack Rainsberger faces a death date of April 29 for the November 4, 1958 stabbing death of Erline Folker. His attorney Sam Lionel vows further legal action including a habeas corpus writ and possible Supreme Court appeal to delay the execution.
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Jack Rainsberger
Erline Folker
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Rainsberger
Sam Lionel
Taxi Owner's Dilemma Rejected in Las Vegas Expansion
Ray Chennoweth owner of Nellis Cab faced denial from the Public Service Commission for permission to extend operations from North Las Vegas into the city. He argued public convenience, citing a 1954 Checker precedent, but Commissioner Noel Clark rejected the request after hearings and protests from Checker and Yellow Cab.
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Ray Chennoweth
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Public Service Commission
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Sahara
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al Becker
Paul Laxalt
Noel Clark
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Governor Calls Legislature Into Special Session
Gov. Grant Sawyer ordered a special session of the Nevada Legislature for May 9 to address education funding needs in school districts and the University of Nevada. The move follows legal opinions affirming a lawful meeting despite malapportionment and aims to set an agenda with rising requests exceeding $5 million.
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UPI
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University of Nevada
Las Vegas
Reno
Sawyer
Hotel sale nears completion as buyers move in
Parvin-Dorkman Corp. of Los Angeles negotiates final purchase of the Fremont Hotel in downtown with attorneys, as the city licenses director files transfer applications. The reported price is $20 million, though final terms depend on a balance sheet and approved contract. A first mortgage debt of $5 remains unspecified.
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al Parvin
Parvin-Dorkman Corp
Los Angeles
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Name Your Terms Kidnapper Holds Danny Goldman
Surfside authorities say the kidnapper of 18 year old Danny Goldman, seized at gunpoint last Monday, did not respond to a dramatic plea to come forward on his own terms and collect a $25,000 ransom. Investigators maintain tight lipped stance as the case remains stalemated.
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UPI
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NSU plans big expansion to double facilities by 1970
Chancellor Donald Moyer outlined a plan to expand Nevada Southern University with a 1.5 million theatre as part of a 4 million arts complex, a 1.4 million chemistry building, a 600,000 humanities structure, plus life science, physics and education buildings. If approved in 1967, construction could finish by 1970.
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Donald Moyer
Moyer
Las Vegas Dealer Duarte Slaying Sought Weapon
Deputies searched a former home of Nick Stabile for the weapon used in the shooting death of Las Vegas dealer Arnold Robert Duarte. Duarte disappeared December 10 and was found shot near the desert with Stabile jailed on a murder warrant served after Duarte's body identification.
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Arnold Robert Duarte
Nick Stabile
Duarte
Stabile
Weather summary for today with warm high of 90
High near 90 with warm, sunny skies. Noontime humidity at 7 percent. Yesterday reached 91 with a 51 low. Sunrise at 5 27 and sunset at 6 02. Some high cloudiness noted but sun persists through the day.
Vegan Killed In Accident Near Indian Springs
A 49-year-old Las Vegan died and two companions were injured in a freak accident near Indian Springs. All victims worked at the Mercury test site. Ralph Frier, 1308 N. 2nd St., was pronounced dead at the scene. John R. McBirney, 2400 Alexander Ave., suffered a crushed pelvis and multiple fractures and remained hospitalized in serious condition. Donald R. McBirney, 903 Willow Ave., was treated and released.
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Rail Strike Continues as Gilbert Delays Firemen Return
H E Gilbert arrived in Washington to discuss sending 8000 striking firemen back to work with Labor Secretary Wirtz. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order ending a surprise strike that halted hundreds of trains nationwide. Wirtz and Gilbert spent over 21 hours negotiating with no agreement while the crisis affected routes coast to coast and the president was kept informed.
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U.S. District Court
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Labor Department
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Gilbert
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Gulf of Mexico
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