Plan to Complete 31-Story Plaza Tower Fueled by Teamsters Loan
Las Vegas project financed by the Teamsters fund reaches about 35 million dollars, aiming to finish a 31 story concrete shaft. Construction began in 1961, halted 15 months later amid litigation, with the tower 80 percent complete and planned for 140 rooms.
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Plaza Tower Operating Co
Las Vegas
Teamsters Fund
Nevada
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Judicial Understanding From a Nevada Supreme Court Justice
Justice Jon Collins argues for stronger voter knowledge of judicial candidates and closer northern-southern Nevada alignment. He notes courts touch individuals in every action from trials to divorces and probates, urging clearer public awareness of judicial roles across the state.
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Nevada
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Clark County
United States
Historic 4 Bagger By Mays
Nevada Gaming Commission reopened an inquiry into alleged siphoning of casino winnings to the underworld. Northern Nevada witnesses testified behind closed doors as Las Vegas hearings continue. Caesars Palace representatives are to be questioned next.
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Carson City, Nev
UPI
Nevada Gaming Commission
Underworld
Nevada
Las Vegas
Reds Missile Scares Haiphong Area In Air War Incident
In North Vietnam a Soviet designed surface to air missile exploded near Haiphong area after missing a Navy flight. The attack coincided with MiG sorties against Skyhawk jets as they bombed a northbound supply train. No injuries or damages confirmed for the Americans.
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North Viet Nam
Haiphong
Navy
Chicago Civil Rights Picketing Faces Rocks and Firecrackers
Dr Martin Luther King Jr led six bands of pickets into an all white Chicago neighborhood last night drawing curses rocks and firecrackers. Police fired into the air to disperse a band of teenagers and at least three juveniles were arrested while a policeman was injured. American Nazi Party members handed out swastika armbands before the marches and were moved away by police. Two people were arrested for a swastika bedecked car.
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Chicago
UPS
Martin Luther King
Jefferson Park
Sawyer Springer clash over gaming funds sparks Nevada governor race
Nevada candidates Sawyer and Springer clash over campaign financing from gaming interests with Springer threatening disclosure if Sawyer refuses. Springer, 38, Reno attorney and former attorney general, calls for transparency as US Senate weighs a $58.2 billion defense bill and reservist authority for Viet Nam service.
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Springer
Reno
Nevada
Washington
UPI
Senate
Johnson
Las Vegas Overcharge Dispute Hits City Hall
Las Vegas officials face nearly 13000 in overcharges on two years of phone bills. Central Telephone admits overbilling about 11300 but demands a blanket release before refunds. An undercharge of 1200 will appear on August bill. Desert Inn sues for overcharges valued over 1 million. Other Strip hotels may follow suit.
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Las Vegas
Central Telephone Co
Desert Inn Operating Co
Southern Nevada Division
Weather Outlook With Highs and Humidity
Variable cloudiness with scattered showers and gentle winds. Today's forecasted high reaches 105 and low 80 with sunrise at 6 00 and sunset at 7 28. Yesterday's peak was 108 with a low of 77 and noontime humidity at 22 percent.
Nevada Quake Shakes State. No Major Damage Noted
A 6.0 magnitude quake struck 15 miles south of Medina Utah near the Nevada border, lasting about 20 minutes with an aftershock 43 minutes later. Seismograph readings from Las Vegas rooftops at Desert Inn, Caesars Palace and other hotels captured the event though many guests felt nothing. Local officials described the area as generally active with no significant damage.
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Ken King
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Las Vegas
Medina
Utah
Alamo, Nev
Utah-Nevada
Desert Inn
Caesars Palace
Sahara
Mint
Dunes
Fremont
Sands
Stardust
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