Civic plan proposals reshape Clark County growth and beautification
A list outlines key 1960s style initiatives including expanding McCarran runways for jumbo jets, creating six major Clark County parks, developing Lake Mead beaches, banning roadside gas stations to curb spot zoning, reforming vacant land taxes, building a cultural complex, undergrounding utility lines, and funding via Fair and Recreation Board room taxes as civic leaders urge reform.
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McCarran
Clark County
Lake Mead
Fair and Recreation Board
Caesars Palace
Sock
Judge
Airline walkout cost U.S. 1.5 billion dollars
United, Trans World, National, Northwest and Eastern planes idled by a 43 day strike. Leaders estimate national losses near 1.5 billion with potential reconsideration of aircraft orders by carriers including United and TWA as Boeing 747 decisions loom.
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New York
UPI
United
Trans World
National
Northwest
Eastern Airlines
TWA
Senate hopeful Ralph Armstrong dies after attack
Ralph L. Red Armstrong, a Las Vegas resident and District 3 Senate hopeful, died of a heart attack after working late nights on posters. He was stricken while drinking coffee and died at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Born July 6 1901 in Cape Girarda he moved to Las Vegas in 1946 and once owned the Quorum Club. He is survived by his wife Dean a daughter Shannon a son Timothy and sister Marion Loyd.
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Ralph L
Red) Armstrong
Las Vegas
Armstrong
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Harvey Schnitzer
Ewing Manufacturing Company
Cape Garanda
Casinos
Quorum Club
Dean
Shannon
Timothy
Marion Loyd
Las Versosun Staff and Affiliates Credited
The Las Vegas Sun lists editorial and publishing staff including H M Greenspun editor and publisher and executive editor Bryn Armstrong along with department heads. It notes association memberships and advertising representatives across major cities.
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Sanders
Las Vegas Sun, Inc
South
Commerce Street
Las Vegas
Nevada
Ruthe Deskin
Neher
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Dave Bradley
Gerry Appleby
Jack Davenport
William Sherwood
Burt Bay
Haney Womack
H. M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Barbara Greenspan
Evada
Congress
Nelsonal Advertising
Ward-Griffith Co
Chicago
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
United Press International
Nevada State Press Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
California Newspaper Publishers Association
The
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Subscription Rates for Daily and Sunday Editions
The notice lists single copy prices for daily 10 cents and Sunday 20 cents, with carrier delivery at 2.00 per month and mail subscription rates 3.00 for one month, 9.00 for three months, 16.50 for six months, and 30.00 for twelve months. Rates apply to the continental United States only and all subscriptions must be prepaid.
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Continental
United States
Absentee Voting Open In Clark County For Sept 6 Election
Clark County residents away on Election Day September 6 may cast absentee ballots at the Election Department. Registrar Tom Mulroy says only those with plans to be out of the county may vote absentee. Balloting is at 520 South Highland Drive with hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 30.
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Las Vegas
Clark County Election Department
Tom Mulroy
Registrar of Voters
Mulroy
S. Highland Dr
Airman Injured In Motorcycle Collision Near Nellis AFB
Airman Edward E. Slauson, 21, sustained a broken leg after being struck by a car as he rode a motorcycle on Las Vegas Boulevard near Ogden Avenue late yesterday. He was hospitalized at Nellis AFB hospital.
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Nellis Air Force
Edward E. Slauson
Las Vegas Blvd
Ogden Avenue
Nellis Afb Hospital
Appeals Verdict in Henry Drug Case Prepared for Appeal
John Harrington, attorney for Alton Clarence Henry, filed notice of appeal after his client was convicted in July before District Judge Clarence Sundean of possession of a hypodermic syringe and needle. Henry was arrested after a three day police stakeout. his female companion was recently convicted of a similar charge.
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John Harrington
Alton
Clarence Henry
Henry
Clarence Sundean
Destroyer Jet Crashes in Pacific Off Honolulu
An Air Force RB66 reconnaissance jet with rudder trouble crashed about 290 miles northeast of Honolulu. Three crew aboard are missing. The companion RB68 saw a raft or parachute, but no survivors. Coast Guard, Air Force planes, and USS Safeguard joined the search as tanker and refueling ships aided, with the tanker turning back after detecting the crash.
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Honolulu
APS
Pacific
Here
McClellan Afb
Sacramento
Asia
California
Safeguard
Six Injured In Las Vegas Car Crash
Six Las Vegans were injured in a two car crash at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Patrick Lane. Alma Barnum 48 driven northbound car collided with eastbound Joseph Huff 35 car. Barnum passengers Donna 18 Roscoe 16 James Dustin 16 Gizelle Blanchard 33 with Huff. All six had minor cuts bruises and abrasions. Alma Barnum cited for failing to yield at an intersection.
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Las
Water Good Despite Odor in Westminster Reservoir
Water district officials in Westminster warn residents to drink the water even if it smells or tastes unpleasant due to moss in a reservoir. They say the water remains safe to drink despite the odor and flavor issues.
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Westminister
Colo
Baker Metropolitan
Denver
Baffling Open for Air Only Notice at Swindon Station
At Swindon railway station bystanders found a puzzling public notice reading open for air only. Police and station staff investigated possible misprint or prank, urging travelers to remain calm while awaiting clarification from officials.
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Swindon
England
Close-Up premiering on Channel 13 at 1 p.m.
A new program titled Close-Up debuts on Channel 13 at 1:00 p.m. offering viewers a close look at candidates across races. It aims to aid voters in deciding how to vote in upcoming elections.
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Channel 13
Freight Car Deliveries Seen Surging Past 80 Thousand
Railroad equipment makers project freightcar deliveries this year above 80,000 units, surpassing 1965’s 77,812. At the same time, orders unfilled as of last April 1 stood at 54,541 cars, indicating strong demand and a backlog.
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Chicago
Fire roars through Santa Lucia brush near Hearst Castle
An out of control wildfire swept four miles from Hearst Castle in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Forestry officials said the fire scorched acres but did not threaten the palatial Hearst property.
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San Simeon
Calif
Santa Lucia
Hearst Castle
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