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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
3
Costs rally as the bout nears its final phase with both sides tightening defense and seeking a decisive blow. The match remains closely contested with momentum shifting in brief exchanges and conditioning playing a key role.
Joseph Opat 50, owner of Nevada Drugs in Boulder City, died when his Aeronca Champion trainer crashed while attempting to land near the Tasi Ranch in the Lake Mead area. The Boulder City Rotarian and former Chamber of Commerce president resided with his wife Marie and two daughters, JoAnn 19 and Corbett Granger’s family in Florida. The body was recovered and to be moved to Palm Mortuary in Kingman. Opat served as a Marine pilot in World War II and had lived in Boulder City 13 years.
A Las Vegas couple, Mr and Mrs Cecil E Scott, report their son has earned a commission as second lieutenant while serving in Viet Nam. S Sgt Keith Scott 30 recently received notification of promotion at Danang air base. He is an electronics technician with a Marine medium helicopter squadron and has been in Viet Nam since September.
A show cause hearing on a liquor dealer suit against the Nevada Tax Commission is delayed as the state seeks a change of venue. Judge John Sexton did not decide the motion yesterday. Plaintiffs Joe Julian and Pete Peterson claim a 1966 tax law amendment was unconstitutionally enacted by an illegally apportioned Assembly and seeks to block enforcement of the credit rating system. The case names Gov. Grant Sawyer and several Tax Commission officials, with a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement issued August 11.
Spain's capital was set in the center on King Ferdinand IV's whim. The 14th century choice gained formal ratification in 1561 when Philip II moved the royal court to Madrid.
Sales of bicycles in the United States have doubled in under eight years, approaching six million units sold in 1965. The rise reflects growing leisure cycling and urban mobility trends across the nation.
NSU announces a three day testing and orientation schedule for incoming students. Activities include ACT and placement tests on Sept 7 and 8 in specific rooms, an Introduction to Campus Life session, and Sept 9 pre advisement with counselors to plan schedules.
Denton urged Rep. Walter Baring to debate him on television to let Nevada voters hear both sides. He named issues including absentee records Civil Rights and water projects and mailed a formal request for a joint appearance.
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