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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1968

Page

3

Chill Wills Hosts Fox Theatre Premiere Benefits NSU

Chill Wills will host the Fox Boulevard Theatre premiere a half million dollar gala benefiting Nevada Southern University's Kappa Sigma fraternity and NSU Spring Festival Fund. The evening features Walt Disney's Blackbeard's Ghost with Peter Ustinov Dean Jones and Susan Pleshette while last night supported St. Viator's Catholic Church.

Fox Boulevard Theatre Chill Wills Fox Walt Disney Blackbeard Peter Ustinov Dean Jones Susan Pleshette Nevada Southern University Kappa Sigma Fraternity NSU St. Viator’s Wills Clark Gable Spencer Tracy St. Louis

Vegas Home Remodeled

Deputies report an irate ex-husband drove his car across a Las Vegas lawn and through a plate glass window at 5100 E. Hallet Drive. Robert K. Richards 28 of Henderson was found by his car with the nose inside the home and booked in County Jail on a charge of drunk in public.

Las Vegas Robert K. Richards Henderson E. Hallet Drive Richards

Wildlife men seek penny beer tax for fish and game

Nevada Wildlife Federation proposes a one cent beer tax to fund fish and game programs with federal matching funds. President Phil Gregory of Las Vegas said the plan has federation endorsement and seeks legislation drafted by the Legislative Council Bureau. Directors met in Tonopah last weekend.

Nevada Wildlife Federation Phil Gregory Las Vegas Gregory Legislative Council Bureau Tonopah

Teachers Groups Clash Over Clark County Base Pay Request

Professional Educators of Nevada criticized the Clark County Teachers Association for not seeking higher base salaries. PEN leaders accuse CCTA and NEA of opposing teacher labor, while teachers fear base pay rises will be blocked and some may leave the county. A $59.5 million school bond was endorsed, though PEN notes funds won’t boost salaries or classroom quality.

Professional Educators of Nevada Independent Teachers Union Clark County Teachers Association Henk H. Posner CCTA Clark County National Education Association Pesner NEA

Model City Hearing Set in Las Vegas Area

A public hearing at 7:30 tonight at Doolittle Center will explain the Model Cities Program to West Las Vegans. City planners seek input on problems and solutions within the Bonanza to Lake Mead area as Neighborhood Councils and the Office of Economic Opportunity assist the filing deadline on April 15.

Obituary notes from Las Vegas area radioed deaths

Obituaries detail deaths of Paul Murphy 56 of 20 East Lewis Street a construction laborer born in Pennsylvania who lived in the city 25 years. Richard David Halverson 24 service station attendant born December 14 1943 in Ann Arbor Michigan service in Dalhart Texas. Tracy Dennett Jackson four months died in a local hospital with services and burial in Sunset Garden of Memories. Albert Joseph Forget 67 hotel cook born October 28 1900 in San Francisco member of Culinary Local 572 with services at St Christopher's Catholic Church. Joseph LaRosa 60 retired nightclub owner died in Atlantic City New Jersey services pending. Hugh Elwood Holtzapple 62 carpenter died and services at Palm Chapel with survivors listed. Francis Currie Sharkey 57 gaming maintenance man born October 23 1900 in Boston with services in Cyprus California and survivors named.

Paul Murphy East Lewis St Pennsylvania Murphy Bunker Brothers Richard David Halverson North 11Th St Mr. Halverson Ann Arbor Mich Dalhart Texas Sunset Funeral Chapel Tracy Dennett Jackson Tracy Marion Bennett Sunset Garden of Memories Edmond Jackson Brenda Las Vegas Albert Joseph Forget Yellowstone Ave Mr. Forget San Francisco Culinary Local Stockton Calif St. Christopher’s Catholic Church Woodlawn Bunker Brothers Mortuary Felicidad North Las Vegas Albert Moffett Field, Calif Joseph LaRosa Atlantic City N.J Mr. LaRosa Billie Hugh Elwood Holtzapple Torrey Pines Holtzapple Cameron Miss Palm Chapel Mike Friedman Helen Ted Chula Vista Frank Alvin Tex Eloise Bunker Lucille Pierce Bernice Ratland Rachael Walte Kansas City Marguerite Leasure Edwinsville Illinois

Las Vegas Sun Masthead and rates notice

The Las Vegas Sun announces its editor and publisher leaders, staff roles, and affiliations. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail options, and payment terms in advance.

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NAACP Leader Questions Las Vegas School Desegregation Pace

Clark County School District forecasts full integration by 1970 but NAACP president Charles Kellar rejects the plan. He urges pairing schools or a West Las Vegas institution with community education and argues whites aren’t paired into Negro schools. Mason opposes busing and pairing. The stalemate extends to a 59.5 million bond vote, with NAACP withholding endorsement unless policy concessions are made.

Clark County NAACP Charles Kellar James I. Mason Kellar Las Vegas Mason

Eight Highway Projects Delayed Due to Funding Cutbacks

CARSON CITY UPI Eight major highway construction projects totaling over 10 million will be postponed this year because of federal funding cuts. State Highway Engineer John Bawden says delays include Downtown Expressway Las Vegas and Reno Carson City corridors. if funds resume, work can proceed on schedule. otherwise top priority for next year.

Carson City UPI John Bawden Las Vegas Reno Panther Valley

Robbery Leaves Bartender with Head and Face Wounds

A bartender near Carson Avenue Post Office was attacked by two men who demanded his wallet. George Saladino of 3430 Las Vegas Blvd North was treated at North Las Vegas Hospital for head and face wounds after the men said they would rob him. the wallet held only $2.

Carson Avenue George Saladino Las Vegas Blvd North Las Vegas Hospital

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