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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1965
Page
9
Readers dispute using Boulder Dam over Hoover Dam and a county board ad campaign causing confusion. The column notes traffic jams from a new T-Bird sign and urges Carson City to install lights on the Strip to improve safety and growth in Clark County.
The piece lauds Jimmy Snyder for promoting the International Air Races in Las Vegas from September 2nd to 26th. It credits him with wide publicity across the U S and overseas, boosting Las Vegas’s status and crowd turnout for the event.
The Sun asked five Las Vegas readers if a state operated lottery would be practical. Four supported it while one dissented, saying state revenue is sufficient without a lottery. The writer suggests a county wide poll for broader insight.
Town motel managers report weekends sometimes outpace holiday crowds as propoganda keeps visitors away on holidays. Las Vegas sees thousands stay home during peak periods due to fear of oversold conditions. Labor Day may reveal true demand.
The quote presents a satirical view of medical practice noting doctors order rest then bill for six months of work. It reflects cynicism about the health care system and financial strain faced by patients.
A Las Vegas man seeks 800000 against the City of North Las Vegas for a crash that left him permanently disabled. Officials say the incident happened in Las Vegas near Carey Avenue and West Street while a staff report places the site in Las Vegas. Attorney Ralph Denton has filed similar claims with Clark County and Las Vegas. The city council denied the claim Monday night and sent it to the city’s insurance adjuster for action.
Abbe Lane shines solo at the Riviera after leaving Cugat marrying Perry Leff. She belts high with femininity and Latin numbers, including Hava Negila and Pass Me By, drawing praise from critics. Louis Armstrong headlines with his band performing Blueberry Hill Hello Dolly and more, with Jewel Brown supporting.
Charles Kellar owner of The Black Orchid tavern in West Las Ve gas faces a 3 p.m. Wednesday show cause hearing before the City Commission for alleged liquor violations involving minors and a lewd floor show. The action marks a rare Negro defendant cited on liquor ordinance charges amid claims of police harassment of white patrons.
Fire units responded to nine calls ending midnight Monday. Incidents included a smoke complaint at 1633 Chapman Drive, a rubbish fire on 1300 North A Street, a car fire on 1205 Las Vegas Lane South, a gas wash after a minor traffic incident on East Mesquite, a car fire on 709 Minnesota, and two people admitted to Southern Nevada Hospital with unknown ailments tied to Fremont Street addresses.
A young couple traveling to marry in California spent the night in Las Vegas city jail after police claimed they were disorderly. They were arrested at the downtown bus depot in their 1953 car and appeared in Municipal Court where Judge D Frances Horsey ordered a minimum $2 fine before they could proceed with their marriage plans.
Police reported a $773 theft at the under construction county public health building on Shadow Lane. Rentals Electric at 1801 Western reported the loss, with lighting fixtures and wire stored there for later installation.
California architect William Allen will earn seven percent of the cost of buildings he designs for North Las Vegas civic center. Contracts approved cover a library budget of 322720 with a 22 5 thousand fee and a central garage at 172900 yielding 12103. Additional plans for a million dollar administration building are anticipated plus liberal expense compensation. Allen’s library plans were redesigned after costs exceeded the initial maximum.
A 24 year old escapee from Washington, Robert V Morency, was seized by Las Vegas detectives early Tuesday at a East Fremont Street motel after an APB from King County authorities. Morency fled July 2 in a stolen car and was tracked to Nevada. He was booked into city jail for investigation of auto theft and to be held for Washington authorities.
Henderson police report theft of 1785 dollars from Rancho Market on Boulder Highway Monday afternoon. Clerk Beth Gregerson said she planned to deposit the money but placed it on top of the safe briefly before it vanished. Police investigation ongoing with 1200 dollars in checks and remaining cash unaccounted.
North Las Vegas officials vote to pay 72 dollars monthly for six months to the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County to keep federal aid eligibility. The combined city county shares could unlock about 38000 dollars from the federal government. over 100 youths are employed through the board’s Job Corps effort and a new child care center will open at Carey Arms Apartments.
Public notice seeks information on the whereabouts of Mrs. Janet Harris and her one year old son Arn. Anyone knowing their location is asked to contact Robert Lehman at 3908 San Joaquin Las Vegas by calling 10 870-1003.
Marie Wilson tests a potential 1966 TV series The Daughter of Friend Irma while Carol Burnett recovers and performs at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on November 19. Cary Grant’s July 22 marriage to Dyan Cannon shrouded in secrecy at the Dunes. Nalani Kele anchors Polynesian Revue at Stardust. Louis Armstrong autograph saga plus Tony Bennett Riviera opening plans with Oscar winners invited to premiere. Bennett signs multi film deal with Paramount after Oscar bid.
North Las Vegas city council members approve second pay raises for City Manager Clay Lynch and City Attorney Bill Barker within a month. Municipal Judge Dean Breeze, Planning Director George Charchalis, Building Superintendent Roland Tate and Police Chief Nick Janise also receive small increases. Lynch now earns just over 19 thousand dollars annually, Barker about 17.5 thousand, as department heads secure multiple raises under a new salary ordinance.
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