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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1966
Page
3
The analysis shows about 70 percent of the national population increase from 1960 to 1965 occurred in the suburban areas surrounding cities. In the 1940s suburbs contributed roughly 50 percent of the population growth.
Gov. Grant Sawyer declared a fire hazard closure covering all lands between U S Highway 9 and State Highway 16 in Clark County with exemptions for residences and commerce. The joint Fire Control Agency warns against off road driving, carrying fuels, smoking outside approved areas, and camping or burning without permits as firefighter danger remains high.
Police question Howard Bock a Thunderbird dealer who picketed there over alleged anti Semitism about his knowledge of Ralph Alsup's murder last January. Detectors say Bock might offer limited help in locating the killer, who shot labor leader at his front gate. no solid trace yet.
Teamsters Local 881 secretary treasurer Dick Thomas said the union will not appeal the district court ruling upholding the cab ordinance. They will seek changes at the county commissioners meeting Friday, blaming the Las Vegas Cab Drivers Association for delays and urging proper preparation.
North Las Vegas officials and the Chamber of Commerce plan to apply for the All American City award. Council members authorized cooperation with the chamber as James Kelly urged national recognition of the city’s rapid civic progress.
Clark County Fair and Recreation Board canceled yesterday as four members did not attend. Agencies were to present proposals for publicity contracts for the coming year. Melvin Company and Kelly and Reber currently hold contracts. A new meeting was set for 2 p.m. today with no agenda.
Bunting outside Vic Whittlesea political candidate headquarters at 1243 Las Vegas Building South ignited by a light bulb but was quickly extinguished. Three fire trucks and six policemen responded to a 3:30 p.m. alarm. staff stomped out the remaining flames.
The Las Vegas Sun masthead lists H. M. Greenspun editor and publisher with senior staff names including Ruthe Desk in assistant to the publisher Vince Anton Dave Bradley city editor Jack Davenport and others. The paper is printed mornings and Sundays at 00 South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada 89106 and is a member of major national associations.
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