Webb selects Merle Howard as Sahara Nevada VP and executive producer
Merle Howard, former Los Angeles talent agent and bandleader, is named executive producer for Sahara Nevada Corp and Nel Webb hotel, succeeding Stan Irwin who resigned. Howard has run his own LA talent agency since 1954 and previously directed the San Francisco office for Music Corp of America before opening the first Associated Booking Co office in Las Vegas. Announcement was made by Sahara Nevada Corp president A A Me Cellum.
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Charlie Swan Service Monday
Raveside services for Charlie Swan a former Las Vegas television commentator are set for 16 p m Monday at Hollywood Cemetery Swan aged 60 died in Knife Calif Tuesday after a heart attack He worked for KWKKW Los Angeles and was known for KEAS TV sports commentary Survivors include son Tred a Nevada Test Site scientist and daughter Fleanor in nursing school
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County officials defer pay raises under 1965 budget rules
Atty Gen Harvey Dickerson said county raises require emergency loan procedures and cannot be funded this year as the county has not budgeted for the pay increases. County Recorder and Auditor Tenore Millens noted the delays will require legislative action or loan processing.
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Nine alarm fire responses rock county area in four hours
Fire departments across County City and county battled nine alarms within four hours ending midnight Thursday. Incidents included a fully destroyed car garage on Pinto Lane, a vacant house with extensive damage likely started by children with matches, and a panel truck burned while being hauled to a dump. Minor to moderate damage reported at other sites including a shorted electrical wiring in an office building and a service station fire.
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Newcomer Predicts A Crisis Over Special Education Funds
Clark County school administrator Dr leland Newcomer warned Thursday that special education funds for retarded pre school children face jeopardy unless the State Department of Health secures new facilities. He said the Health Department must act or the federal state funded pilot program may be disrupted and that approval from state education officials hinges on hospital facility plans. Dr Newcomer noted a potential move to the Vanety School but said Dr Ryan opposes that option.
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Clare Woodbury
Eorge W. Wilkinson
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Casino Boss Warns Union Rules Hit Reno Casinos
Reno casino operator Bill Fong of the New China Club says a dealer union would pressure management on hiring and firing. The National Labor Relations Board orders four Reno clubs Sparks Nugget Primmadonna Palace and Holiday Hotel to hold union elections. Fong says smaller casinos could suffer from higher wages while his club is not involved. Employees may choose AF of G Casinos or Hotel and Motel Service workers or opt for no union.
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Mother Rescued After Thunderstorm Ordeal Near Red Rock
A 29 year old mother Patricia Kine survived two nights in cold rugged Red Rock area north of Reno before rescue by sheriff's deputies. A search plane located her, then a jeep party reached her location. She and her four year old daughter Donna were found after three University of Nevada researchers alerted authorities.
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Body Found Near Rattle Mountain
An unidentified disintegrated body was found near here Thursday and was buried by sheriff's deputies.
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Why Do It Twice The City’s Question Is Answered
City Hall directs that zoning and building violation complaints be unified under specific departments to avoid duplication. The plan assigns cleanup notices to relevant departments and potential Municipal Court actions, detailing roles for public works building and safety planning and fire prevention bureaus.
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Name Change Sought for Second Street in Las Vegas Planning Panel Recommends
Las Vegas planners consider renaming Second Street between Oakey Boulevard and the downtown freeway off ramp with Casino Center Boulevard and a North or South suffix. The proposal from the Las Vegas Improvement Association aims to add color to attract more tourists, with final naming to be decided by the City Commission. The change could take effect next year after materials are updated.
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Trustees Debating Big Book Fee At Clark County District
Clark County School District trustees considered dropping or raising the school textbook deposit of 875 835 dollars. Trustee Helen Cannon urged not increasing the fee while proposing a $95 or $35 deposit returnable at year end. administration hints a revised rule may come next meeting.
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Woodbury Appointed to Clark County Bond Commission
Woodbury named to represent the Clark County School District on the Clark County Bond Commission. James Ryan, chairman of the Clark County board, will call an organizational meeting this month. The panel will screen bond proposals and coordinate long range planning to maximize public benefit and reduce duplicated effort.
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Jury Finds West Las Vegas Woman Guilty On Narcotics Charge
A 28 year old West Las Vegas woman Charlotte Dean Hill was found guilty by a jury on a narcotics possession charge. She faces sentencing in District Court on August 30 with court appointed attorney Al Becker seeking a pre sentence report. The trial, before District Judge Clarence Sundean, featured Deputy District Attorney Richard Bryan prosecuting. Police arrested Hill at her Monroe apartment following a three day stakeout on August 31, 1964.
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Station Robbery At Firestone Station Reports $940 Stolen
Police report a lone thief robbed Ted Wiens Firestone service station at 3 am, taking more than $940 before fleeing on foot. Attendant Greg Cyphers described the robber as armed with a small pistol.
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Reds Tighten Berlin Wall Guard on Fourth Anniversary
Berlin observers report increased security as authorities deploy an armored car to patrol the wall and double guard strength at key points on its fourth anniversary.
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Collapses and dies while pulling weeds at residence
Reginald W. Valliet, 54, collapsed and died yesterday from an apparent heart attack while working in a lawn at 418 West Mesquite. He lived at 239 North 14th Street and is survived by a son. The body was taken to Palm Mortuary for services.
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Pickpocket Strikes Downtown Casino Victim in Slots
California housewife Marie Davis of Alladena reported a wallet theft at a downtown casino. She had been playing slots when a pickpocket slipped her purse taking about 45 dollars and several credit cards.
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Alladena
City Studies Landscaping For Las Vegas Bus Yard Defers Plan
Las Vegas Tonopah Reno Stage Lines asked to defer a 10 foot landscape strip at the 1M Mohave bus yard. The City Planning Commission postponed action for further study and will seek city attorney guidance. A bond or policy may be considered as other firms could request similar deferrals.
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