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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1966

Page

5

Accused Actress Faces Final Burglary Charge

Actress Rosina Pagan Cozzolino fights a writ of habeas corpus and a writ of mandamus in District Court over a burglary case. Judge Compton continueds the mandamus hearing. Judge Sexton postpones the habeas corpus hearing to July 27. The court previously granted a habeas corpus that dropped three burglary charges.

Rosina Pagan Cozzolino Dist William Compton John Sexton Compton Justice Court

Named to Executive Post William Newman new VP field operations

William Newman former owner and manager of the Pepsi Cola bottling plant in Las Vegas has been named vice president of field operations for the company. He previously served as vice president in charge of the western division. Newman and his wife Freda and daughter Karen reside in the New York area.

William Newman Pepsi- Cola Company Las Vegas Newman Freda Karen New York Area

Murder Hearing Delayed for Boxer Skinner

Initial arraignment for boxer Charles Edward Skinner 23 charged with the April 29 Roosevelt Wright murder was continued to August 12. Skinner seeks a writ of habeas corpus while his attorneys challenge the proceedings, citing delays and transcript issues under the Shelby Rule.

Charles Edward Skinner Roosevelt Wright Charles Kellar James Phillips Skinner John Mowbray Kellar Supreme Court Shelby Justice Court District Attorney’s Boxer

Test Site Strife Not Over Says Federal Mediator

Federal mediator Eugene Harry said the Nevada Test Site dispute remains unresolved between a prime contractor Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co and two unions. Plumbers and electricians walked out June 30 after failed talks and no recent meetings were scheduled. Talks may not resume until after August 12 due to a national convention in Kansas City.

Eugene Harry Nevada Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co Barry Plumbers and Pipefitters Kansas City

Contract Accord Reached by Strip Hotels Engineers

Stationary operating engineers in the Strip Hotels ratified a new three year wage agreement. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 announced the deal through R. H. Fox and Roy Flippin for the Nevada Industrial Council and the resort hotels. The wage package includes 6.8 percent in year one and 4.1 percent in years two and three, plus health and welfare improvements, an apprenticeship program, classification adjustments, and other contract language changes.

International Union of Operating Engineers Afl-Cio Local 501 R. H. Fox Roy Flippin Nevada Industrial Council

Grand Jury Studies Golf Course in Clark County Agenda

Clark County Grand Jury returned from vacation with the Winterwood Golf Course deal and district attorney requests as top items. A candidate for County Commissioner Joe La Voie and former Henderson Mayor Bill Byrne seek a jury study on county relationships, with Bell saying LaVoie’s letter will be read and a vote may follow.

Clark County Winterwood Joe LaVoie Henderson Bill Byrne Charles Bell the Sun LaVoie Grand Jury Byrne

Hazardous land closure in Clark County over fire danger

Gov. Grant Sawyer declares land between US 95 and State 16 in Clark County closed due to fire hazard. Joint Fire Control Agencies cite serious danger. prohibitions include no off road vehicle use, gear with minimal tools, no open fires without permits, and restricted travel to authorized personnel. Closure covers all Toiyabe National Forest in Clark County until danger lessens.

Clark County Grant Sawyer Joint Fire Control Agencies U. S. Forest Service Bureau of Land Management Toiyabe National Forest Floyd Iverson

Bock Questioned Over Alsup Murder Ties at Thunderbird

Detectives questioned Howard Bock about his knowledge of the Ralph Alsup murder last January. Bock, a dealer and Thunderbird picketer over alleged antisemitism, testified of a fellow dealer talking about killing Alsup after a Labor matter at a hearing. No solid trace to the killer has been found.

Howard Bock The Thunderbird Ralph Alsup Bock Alsup Plumbers and Pipefitters Union

Suburbs Drive Most U.S. Population Growth in 1960s

New York suburbs accounted for about 70 percent of the national population increase from 1960 to 1965, far higher than the 50 percent suburban contribution seen in the 1940s.

New York U.S

Teamsters Move to Influence Cab Ordinance Changes

Teamsters Local 881 secretary treasurer Dick Thomas said the union will not appeal the district court ruling on the cab ordinance but will push for amendments at Friday’s County Commissioners meeting. He faulted the Las Vegas Cab Drivers Association for rushing the case, saying changes could have been made earlier with proper preparation. Thomas noted inequities in the law and implied continued pressure at local government to adjust the ordinance.

Teamsters Dick Thomas Thomas Las Vegas John Sexton Teamsters Local 881 Cab Drivers Association

North Las Vegas Eyes All American City Bid

North Las Vegas officials and the Chamber of Commerce plan to apply for the All American City award. Council members authorize city employees to cooperate with the chamber as promoter James Kelly urges national recognition for the city’s civic progress. James Johnson of the Chamber supports pursuing the bid.

North Vegas Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce National League of Cities James Kelly North Las Vegas James Johnson North

Special Fair Board Meeting Cancelled

Clark County Fair and Recreation Board cancel postponed session after four members failed to appear. Presentations from three agencies for next year publicity were held. Melvin Company and Kelly and Reber are current firms. A new meeting date was set for 2 p.m. with no agenda provided.

Clark County Fair and Recreation Board Melvin Company Kelly and Reber

Fire at Vic Whittlesea Campaign HQ Scares Staff

Bunting at Vic Whittlesea's campaign headquarters on 1243 Las Vegas Boulevard South was ignited by a faulty light bulb yesterday but extinguished before major damage. Three fire trucks and six policemen responded to a 3:30 p.m. alarm. Whittlesea staff stomped out the flames.

Bunting Vic Whittlesea Las Vegas Blvd. South Whittlesea

Las Vegas Sun Publisher and staff listed in masthead

The Las Vegas Sun announces its masthead with H. M. Greenspun editor and publisher and a full staff including Ruth Deskin city editor Vince Ana tor and Dave Bradley. The paper is printed mornings and Sundays from 900 South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada 89706 and is a member of multiple press associations.

Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada Ruthe Deskin Bryn Naaians Abemen Oo Vince Anator Dave Bradley Serry Jack Daven RT William Sherwood Ciichetion Burt Bay Maney Womack Nations Retell Ray Germain Barbara Greenspun Les Vegas Congress National Advertising Word Griffith Co Chicago New York San Francisco United Press Nevada State Press Association Amerian Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association The Audit Bureau of Circulation

Subscriptions Rates for Daily and Mail Plans

The notice lists pricing for daily single copies at 10 cents and mail subscriptions with monthly and yearly rates. One month costs 3.00, three months 9.00, six months 146.50, and twelve months 30.00, with payment in advance and applicability limited to the continental United States.

Continental United States

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