Southern Nevada water bill repealed in Senate action
The Senate approved repeal of a section of the Southern Nevada project act sought by Basic Management Inc. in Las Vegas. President Johnson objected to the language. Interior officials said repeal would be simple and a water-delivery contract would be arranged. Gov. Grant Sawyer praised the move and urged rapid project operation by 1969 to protect groundwater.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
House
Johnson
Basic Management, Inc
Las Vegas
Interior Department
Carson City
Grant Sawyer
Alan Bible
Howard Cannon
Nevada
Hong Kong Teens Riots Over Ferry Fare Hike
Thousands of Chinese teenagers ransacked Hong Kong post offices and clashed with British police and troops over a one cent ferry fare increase. At least 180 arrests reported and several injured. Governor Trench mobilized troops to aid police as riots spread through the colony.
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Hong Kong
UPI
David Trench
Classifieds and personal ads collage
A dense, miscellaneous page lists diamond jewelry from Trudy Jewelers, footwear from Foster's Shoes, a human hair wig, and multiple classified notices. Listings include help wanted for a 2 way radio seller, two houses for sale at Twin Lakes Village and 2904 W Avalon, rooms for rent on Yale and Griffith, and various misc sale items like a modern couch, rug shampooer, a tonAmona cooler heat pump, and furniture.
Explosion at former Green River plant blasts ammo bunker
An ammunitions bunker at the former Green River Ordnance Plant exploded Wednesday night, releasing 10 000 to 12 000 pounds of ammonium nitrate. The blast shattered windows six miles away and caused a shock felt 90 miles distant. No casualties were reported as firefighters arrived after the fire subsided.
Clark County Bond Election Sees 70726 Eligible Voters
A record total of 70 726 Clark County voters are qualified to cast ballots in the April 26 bond issue election to expand the Convention Center. The $8 million measure would double size with an exhibit hall dining room four larger meeting rooms and a 15000 seat auditorium.
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Clark County
Convention Center
Tom Mulroy
Mulroy
Fair and Recreation Board
U.S
San Francisco
Chicago
Ky Steps Toward Restoring Order in Hue and Da Nang
General Ky announced support for anti- Ky forces in Hue as only skeleton crews remained at the U S consulate and MACV compound. He flew 3000 loyal Marines to Da Nang to liberate the city but later apologized after talks with Maj Gen Nguyen Man Chuan and returned to Saigon. He said the problem was essentially political and might find a solution without force.
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Hue
U. S
Military Assistance Command
Viet Nam
MACV
da Nang
Nguyen Man Chuan
1St Corps
Saigon
Chuan
Kellar's Club Remains Closed
Attorney Charles Kellar licensee of the Black Orchid at 940 West Owens Ave. seeks a two month extension to keep Kellar's Club closed. City commissioners granted the extension last night. The club has been closed since December 10 and this is its third extension for remodeling.
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Charles Kellar
West
Owens Ave
Kellar
Five future presidents in Lincoln inauguration audience
The article notes that Andrew Jackson, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, and Benjamin Harrison were present in the audience when Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated.
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Andrew Jackson
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Benjamin Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Sawyer Avoids Battle Over Democratic Chair Split
Gov. Grant Sawyer declined to publicly enter the fight over whether the state Democratic chairman should be from the rural counties. His aide said the Winnemucca convention would be free and the delegates would decide. In 1964 balance was sought among chairman, committeewoman and committeeman.
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Carson City
UPI
Grant Sawyer
Cow
Sawyer
Robert Faiss
Winnemucca
Fountain's Rezoning Sparks Heated Community Debate
A contested rezoning for a service station prompts residents to clash with Fountain and Bills. Moratorium on new stations announced. 131 stations already in Clark County. officials seek more discussion before revisiting the issue. Property owners will be notified prior to the commission’s next review.
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John Dibella
Oasis
Bills
Fountain
George Dickerson
Clark County
Franklin Smith
Ethel Woodbury
Phil Mirabelli
Gragson
Helldorado Seeks Lovely Girls for Beauty Queen Contest
Elks Helldorado invites entries for its beauty queen event set for May 8 at the Aladdin Hotel. Richard Bryan announced entry forms at the Elks Lodge 900 Las Vegas Blvd No, with qualifications 17 to 26, single, never married or employed as a professional performer.
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Elks Lodge
Richard Bryan
Aladdin Hotel
Bryan
Helldorado ‘66
Las Vegas Blvd
Helldorado 66
Clark County Schools names offer made for administrator post
School Board President Chester Sewell reports an offer has been made to one of six candidates for the Clark County administrator job. The name will be announced once accepted, with a reply expected by next Friday. It is unclear if the candidate is a local resident.
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Clark County
Chester Sewell
Sewell
West Berlin crisis as Soviet troops guard crashed jet
UPI reports United States and British officials blocked Russian attempt to assert control in West Berlin by sending armed Soviet soldiers to guard a crashed Russian jet on a sector lake near the city.
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Berlin
UPI
U. S
West Berlin
Good Friday Service at Las Vegas Convention Center
The Las Vegas Convention Center hosts a free Good Friday Service and Sacred Concert on Friday April 8 1966 from 1 to 4 p m. His Excellency Robert J Dwyer Bishop of Reno will lead a large local clergy choir and orchestra in The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ. The event is open to all people of God and will be conducted in English.
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Las Vegas Convention Center
Robert J. Dwyer
Reno
Nevada
Vention Hall
Jesus
Convention Center
God
City Approves 131 New Slot Licenses Downtown
City commissioners granted licenses for 131 additional slot machines. Of these, 82 will operate at the Golden Gate and one at Fremont Street location. The action broadens local gambling capacity and revenue potential.
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The
Golden Gate
Fremont St
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Heart of Downtown
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Yale
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MIISC
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13Th & Carson
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Paradise Road
Warren Monroe
Elko
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Margaret's Yardage
Dobie’s Barber Shop
Artistic
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Lynn's Jewelers
Dante's iInferno Lounge
Civic Center Cleaners
Loon's TV Style Center
Men’s Wear
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W. YT. Grant Co
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Sis
Pall
Chris Knudsen
College Park Realty CO
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Christ
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Irving Berlin
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Butcher King
Wayne Castleberry
Don Vincent
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