Mosquito Invasion Not Aimed At Epidemics In Las Vegas
Health officials in Clark County say encephalitis outbreaks from mosquitoes will not reach Las Vegas. Gambusia fish from Moapa Valley and Ash Meadows will be released to curb breeding, with spraying in drainage ditches and pools to continue 24 hours a day weather permitting.
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W. H. Ueckert
Health Department
Dallas
Texas
Las Vegas
Clark County Health Department
Nevada Fish and Game Commission
County Agriculture Department
Clark County
Ueckert
Moapa Valley
Ash Meadows
Las Vegas Wash
Blazes Blame Children For Series Of House Fires
Firemen blamed children aged four to nine for about 15 small fires set inside an unoccupied house at 2104 Sutro Way. Flames damaged a closet while other fires burned out. 800 burned matches were recovered. No charges, but a stern warning was issued.
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Steve Hampton
First Western Savings and Loan Association
Hampton
Card of Thanks for Democratic Victory Endorsement
A note thanking Democrats for their support and urging votes for the best qualified candidate. The message highlights a winner with credentials in law, government, economics and public speaking.
NTS Worker Sues AEC For 180000 In Federal Case
Billy J. Montgomery files a federal suit seeking 180000 against the federal government over injuries from an Atomic Energy Commission truck accident in Utah on October 1. He claims the government and contractor Holmes and Narver ignored a roadworthiness warning about the worn out vehicle.
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Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Billy J. Montgomery
Utah
Montgomery
Holmes and Narver
Nevada Test Site
Two Mile Busing Reinstated by School Board Vote
The school board voted 4 to 2 to restore a two mile bus limit for elementary students. Dissenters were Mrs. Helen Cannon and Mrs. Eloise Blue. Dr. Clare C Woodbury was on vacation. The district has 61 buses and must find six more under the plan. A lease purchase with private firms had been considered.
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Helen Cannon
Eloise Blue
Clare C. Woodbury
Delay in Fair Board Ad Decision Delayed Again
Reed Whipple chair says ad agency presentations will occur before a professional advisory committee led by Bill Wright. The committee will meet in coming days and then recommend to the Fair Board, which will choose among Tom Wilson, Kelly and Reber, and Jack Melvin, the last two having represented the board previously.
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Fair and Recreation Board
Reed Whipple
Bill Wright
Fair Board
Tom Wilson
Kelly and
Reber
Jack Melvin
Hurricane zeroes in on islands across the Caribbean
St. Thomas civil defense chief warns low lying residents to evacuate homes and shelters open in new buildings. Airports and airlines suspend service as forecasters predict winds rising to peak strength by afternoon. San Juan stores report brisk business as residents stock up on lanterns, tape seals windows, and hotel managers consider evacuations. Ramey AFB and Roosevelt Roads start storm preparations.
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St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
San Juan
Ocean Front
George Cummins
el Conquistador
Ramey Air Force Base
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
River Victim Falls From Disabled Boat In Colorado River
A crippled Henderson man likely drowned after falling from a disabled boat on the Colorado River south of El Dorado Canyon yesterday afternoon. Divers from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department and National Park Service planned to search at dawn. Olan Jones was identified as the victim. a companion who swam to shore walked barefoot over rocks to call for help.
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Henderson
Colorado River
Eldorado Canyon
Clark County Sheriff's Department
National Park Service
Olan Jones
Ben Bean
Bean
Jones
Nelson Road
Railroad Pass
Four killed in New Haven family shooting rampage
Police said a man opened fire with a rifle in a northeast drive home killing his wife and four to five of his children before fleeing in a late model car. The mass killing occurred in New Haven's colored section early this morning.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
Northeast Drive
New Haven
Ruthed Reflects On A Travel Memoir In Las Vegas
The letter describes a cheerful voyage with sailors from abroad waving, dancing to God Bless America, and planning travelogues to prove the trip was necessary. Ruthed sends love to Las Vegas and signs off with affection.
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Las Vegas
Ruthed
Nurses Wait Pay Hike Before Union Action
Licensed practical nurses at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital pause on union action while awaiting details of a pay raise. Union organizers say about 60 employees favor joining Teamsters Local 631 but hesitate until wage boost amounts are clear. Hospital officials prepare change of rate sheets to explain provisional salaries.
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Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
William Carter
Teamsters Local 631
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Gerald B. Stalin
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