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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1975

Page

6

Nevada commission rejects Cal Neva deal as underfinanced

The Nevada Gaming Commission refused to approve the three man bid to take over Crystal Bay Club and Cal Neva Lodge at Lake Tahoe. Chairman Peter Echeverria called the venture underfinanced and sent the application back to the control board for financial resolution.

Carson City UPI Nevada Gaming Commission Crystal Bay Club Cal-Neva Lodge Lake Tahoe Commission Norman Jenson Everett Brunzell Raymond Plunkett Peter Echeverria Paul Bible Reno Bible Control Board Cal-Neva Jeff Silver Jenson Brunzell Las Vegas Ohio Real Estate Investment Co Ohio Charles Ketchum BJK Corporation Plunkett Clair Haycock Haycock Kings Inn Allan Bergendahl Gloria Marshall Bergendahl Stardust Fremont Hotel John G. Woodrum Arthur H. Parr California Hotel and Casino John M. Hardy Hyatt Tahoe Incline Village John Francis Chiero Hacienda Airport Argent Corporation

Dead Thumb Technique Gets 90 Day Reno Casino Trial

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a 90 day continuance for Holiday Monte Carlo Casino in Reno to use the dead thumb dealing method. Proponents argue it curbs cheating while opponents worry about unequal rules for other clubs using a shoe.

Carson City UPI Nevada Gaming Commission Reno Tillis Ernie Maupin Casino Games Don Bammelli Peter Echeverria The Gaming Commission State Gaming Control Board Echeverria

Santini Calls for Decentralizing Federal Power in Nevada

Nevada congressman James Santini urged curbing federal bureaucracy and shifting funds to state and local governments. He cited 87 percent federally owned land in Nevada, argued for block grants over categorical grants, and pressed smaller units to improve efficiency and responsiveness. He also supported commodity exchanges over direct dollars and referenced the Soviet wheat sale to question large oil imports.

IRS James Santini Nevada Santini Soviet Union U.S Nebraska Russia

Elvis Presley Sued Over Karate Demonstration Injury

A Clark County suit seeks damages over ten thousand dollars alleging Elvis Presley caused Beverly Albrecq to break her ankle during a karate display at Presley's Hilton suite party on August 19, 1973 in Newhall California. The claim states Albrecq asked to exit a hold, Presley released it with a kick, leading to medical bills.

Presley California Beverly Albrecq Newhall Calif Hilton Suite Ms. Albrecq Neil G. Galatz

Bicycling Gunman Receives Six Year Nevada Prison Term

John C. Seifert aged 42 was sentenced to six years in Nevada State Prison after conviction for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. Judge Howard Babcock denied probation and alcohol treatment options. Seifert rode a bicycle striking pedestrians on May 30 1974 then fired inside his home. police noted heavy drinking and memory gaps.

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