Muscles Mike Marathon in Las Vegas spotlight
DATELINE LAS VEGAS Paul Price profiles Mike Marathon a 24 year old with a violent past and ties to casino union czar Tom Hanley. Marathon allegedly has 20 arrests including burglary tax offenses and auto theft and is known for threats and brawling on the Las Vegas Strip. He has run ins with police and sheriff deputies and was seen at Sunrise Hospital.
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Mike
Tom Hanley
Union
Tom
Andy Gramby Hanley
Ol’ Tom
Hanley
New Mexico
Arkansas
Uncle Tom
Ralph Lamb
Sunrise Hospital
Mike Marathon Questioned as Unqualified Attendee at Party Convention
The article alleges Mike Marathon, described as an unfit citizen, attended a county party convention as an observer rather than a delegate or proxy voter. It claims he and others assaulted Norman Hilbrecht to please Hanley, who is aging and avoids direct conflict.
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Mike
Mike Marathon
Norman Hilbrecht
Hanley
Hanley central committee choice sparks party anger
The piece questions Hanley’s selection to the central committee after a violent incident at a Democratic convention. It notes Marathon’s display of power and accuses party bosses of poor judgment and failing to prevent unrest.
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Hanley
Democratic Party
Central Committee
CAB Allows Las Vegas Group to Join Los Angeles to Vancouver Route Case
The Civil Aeronautics Board granted the City of Las Vegas, its Chamber of Commerce and Clark County permission to participate in a proposed air service case linking Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. Pheonix and Maricopa County groups, Portland entities, San Diego Port District, and San Francisco officials also gained intervention rights citing economic interest. The Vancouver California route was authorized recently by a US Canada air agreement.
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Portland Freight Traffic Association
Port of
Chief Ranger Packard Promoted to Colorado National Monuments
James Packard, longtime chief ranger at Lake Mead, is promoted to chief of interpretation and resources management for Colorado National Monument Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Areas in Montrose Colorado. Ben Bean acts as chief interim. Katherine District Ranger Dave McLean advances from GS-9 to GS-11.
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James Packard
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Park Service
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Colorado National Monument
Black Canyon
Gunnison National Monument
Curecanti National Recreatio
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Ben Bean
Katherine
Dave McLean
McLean
Grand Canyon
Zion National Parks
Lake Mead
Waitress Guilty In Child's Death
A Las Vegas waitress Harriot Wadlington 33 was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a 34 hour jury deliberation in the traffic death of Perry Ferguson 33 months old. Sentencing set for April 11 with Wadlington free on bail.
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Harriet Wadlington
John Sexton
Wadlington
Perry Ferguson
Dale Ferguson
James St
Safety faults in bathrooms cited by Tile Council of America
The Tile Council of America warns that window placement over tubs and slippery floors pose safety risks in many bathrooms. Non slip materials like ceramic mosaic tile are recommended and high grade domestic tile now carries a quality certificate from the Tile Council, a trade association of U S ceramic tile makers.
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Tile Council, Trade Association of the Nation
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LDS Leaders Scheduled for Las Vegas Stake Conference
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have Elder Marion D. Hanks Elder Grant M. Burbridge Elder Crawford Gates and Miss Velma Harvey attend the Las Vegas Stake Quarterly Conference. Sessions at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m Sunday at 820 Las Vegas Boulevard North led by Stake President Reed Whipple. Special MIA and welfare meetings set for Saturday.
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Nevada PSC sets April 1 hearing on Las Vegas buyout bid
The Nevada Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing April 1 in Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Valley Water District bid to purchase the water system run by American Homes Inc. The utility serves several hundred residents near Municipal Golf Course.
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Fix It Up Or We'll Rip It Down
North Las Vegas officials press a war on blighted motels and trailer parks labeling six sites as targets for total eradication. A six page city manager report cites 12 inspected sites with seven condemned two being razed and five ordered to fix violations within days while nine other sites had been upgraded or rewired over three years.
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Las Vegas
Clay Lynch
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Rose Garden
Las Vegas Chosen for 1970 UFFVA Convention
The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association selected Las Vegas as the 1970 convention site. Four thousand delegates will gather in February, marking the first UFFVA gathering in Las Vegas after a three day Flamingo meeting.
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UFFVA
Petty Pat foes a reform in state committee selection
A resolutions committee at the Democratic County Convention rejected a proposal to let the governor and two senators appoint one member each of the state Central Committee. The convention favored selecting Central Committee members without restriction.
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Resolutions Committee
State Central Committee
Central Committee
All Fools' Day Las Vegas Digest Highlights
A jumble of Las Vegas items notes playful April Fools jokes, wedding plans, and local happenings. Barbara Noirot and Vic Smith announce a April 23 wedding, Tule Springs upgrades eye Easter weekend zoo events, and various locals share gigs, sales, and curiosities around town.
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John Farrand
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