Las Vegas Briefs Cover Contracts and Community Events
The U S Atomic Energy Commission awards Lockheed Missiles and Space a 130665 study contract for centralized Las Vegas computer operations. Nevada Tax Commission meets to certify mine net proceeds. Red Cross and Recreation Dept offer a dawn swimming course at Lorenzi Pool. A spaghetti supper supports campaigns for Ralph Kramer Randy Knapp and Bill Stucklein at 305 Vegas Drive. St Joseph School enrolls students as Aug 30 opening nears. Local DMV official appointee David Goddard noted. Lions Club luncheon invites public officials. Press Club hosts no host reception for new officials. AARP chapter and A A R P chapter members attend Elk’s Hall pot luck. Roy Martin Junior High registers students. 1966 rifle championships at Camp Perry announced. Las Vegas Press Club golf tournament set for Sept 11. Temple Beth Sholom announces Rosh Hashanah services for Sept 14 at 1600 E Oakey Blvd.
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Red Cross Chapter
Las Vegas
Jack Entratter
Temple Beth Sholom
E. Oakey Blvd
Aaron S. Gold
Governor's Aide Denies Campaign Cash Claim
Gov. Grant Sawyer spokesman calls Springer allegation patently false claiming Sawyer received 199000 in 1962 campaign contributions from gamblers. Ullom confirms some detail then recants. Ham accuses plot between Springer and Ullom to smear Sawyer. Springer defends remarks as exposition and cites support for disclosure of campaign money.
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Grant Sawyer
Sawyer
Reno
Charles Springer
George Ullom
Nevada Resort Association
Springer
Mr. Ullom
Two Mile Limit Debate Moves Toward Fall Action
Clark County officials weigh restoring school transportation for students living two miles or more from their schools with possible Oct 1 restart. The plan foresees bus routing overhauls, eight leased buses beyond the 61 active, and potential seat passes for near-boundary students. A state legislative request to charge for transportation is also discussed.
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Clark County
James Mason
Dr. Mason
Tom Williams
C. C. Ronnow
Mason
Harold Howe
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Pilot's Pet Dog Spotted in WV Hills as Missing Las Vegas Youth Sought
A limping German Shepherd found in West Virginia hills is identified as Prince, the dog believed to have accompanied missing Las Vegas youth pilot Stanley Bennett on July 29. Bennetts offer a $500 reward. Colonel William M. Patterson leads a Civil Air Patrol search, as family and friends press for updates.
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Las Vegas
West Virginia
Gary Haycock
Las
Bennetts
Mitchelleville
Stan
James Bennett
William M. Patterson
Civil Air Patrol
Baltimore
Teen Benefit Dance Slated in Las Vegas
A teenage benefit dance from 9 to 11 30 tonight at the Clark County Jeep Posse building on Grayson Drive offers live music by The Disciples, the Nevada teen band with a nine year old drummer. Donations raise funds for the Easter Seal Treatment Center. Brick to Build a Body fund contributions are $1 per donation. Couples pay $1 from 9 to 9 30. All teens and young adults who enjoy rock music are welcome.
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Clark County Jeep Posse
Grayson Drive
Bruce and
Washington
Nevada
Las Vegas
Casino gamble ends with FBI capture of LeMay and wife
In a crowded Las Vegas gambling hall a man identified as Robert Palmer won 700 to 800 dollars before four men detained him. FBI agents arrested Georges LeMay, Canada’s most wanted fugitive, and his wife at a downtown home after LeMay admitted his identity. Immigration holds followed. bail for the couple was set at 100,000 each, with no bail on immigration charges.
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Glitter Gulch
Francisco Park
Golden Nugget
Clark County
FBI
Georges LeMay
Canada
Miami
Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
LeMay
Lansing
Caesars Palace
Mamie van Doren
Hollywood
Collison
Miss Lansing
Fremont Hotel
The
Fremont
Dice Maker on Trial in Federal Gambling Case
Wilbur K. Sullivan a 53 year old las vegas resident awaiting a removal hearing from california called from los angeles airport as he prepared to fly to biloxi mississippi. he was to stand trial with 13 others in biloxi on a federal indictment charging conspiracy in interstate mail of dice used in gambling. Sullivan a former dice maker was arraigned july 22 and freed on 15000 bail amid a crackdown on gambling on mississippi gulf coast.
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Joe (Schapp
Stan
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Las Vegas
San Luis Obispo
Calif
UPI
Wilbur K. Sullivan
Los Angeles International
Biloxi
Miss
U.S
Sullivan
California
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Dad's Cruelty Hearing Re-Set in JP Court
Preliminary trial for Richard Portella accused of burning his four year old son's hands on a gas stove to teach him not to steal was continued until September in Justice Court. Portella appeared with a warrant issued after his New Jersey arrest and testimony was given by Barbara Portella with no cross examination.
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Richard Portella
Justice Court
Portella
Palm
Justice of the
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Hal Hickman
ETV
Rob Gladstone
Southern Nevada
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Elk’s Hall
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Connie Liams
Roy Martin Junior High
Charles H. Coy
802
F. Bonneville
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association of America
Disciples
Easter Seal Center
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Druan Saavedra
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Andrew Cattoli
Marty Porter
Ullom
Gaming Control Board
Richard Ham
Sawyer Warnng
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Mr. Springer
George Ulom
Ham
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Palmer
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