Radiation leak at Nevada Test Site during 20 kiloton detonation
A small amount of radiation escaped into the atmosphere yesterday after an underground nuclear device was detonated at the Nevada Test Site. The Atomic Energy Commission said radiation remained near the test area and should not reach the wider site. The device yielded 20 kilotons and was fired from an 800 foot shaft. it was the 17th weapons test announced at the site this year.
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Bell Reappointed to Nevada Peace Officers Commission
Undersheriff Lloyd Bell of Clark County was reappointed to another term on the Nevada Peace Officers Standards Commission. Gov. Paul Laxalt announced the action saying Bell's experience will benefit the group. Bell's term runs until July 1971.
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AEC Sets Off Underground Nuclear Test at Nevada Site
The Atomic Energy Commission plans an underground low to intermediate yield nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site. The detonation is scheduled for 7 a.m. tomorrow. some observers outside the site may feel a slight tremor, especially atop tall buildings. No property damage is expected outside the immediate test area.
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Write-in ban for Nevada primary ballots stated by official
Secretary of State John Koontz warned Nevada voters they cannot write in names on ballots for the September primary. A write-in invalidates the ballot he said, noting the law requires placing an X in a candidate’s square and that no new names may be added. He also said other parties had not qualified for a ballot.
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Registration Time for Clark County Schools Begins
Registration for most county schools starts tomorrow and Friday with details at the school office. Tuesday opens the year for 66,968 students as 86 schools welcome pupils except kindergartens which observe Parents' Day. regular classes begin next Monday.
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Western High Band Practice With Director Ray Morgan
Members of the Western High Band are to meet with director Ray Morgan in the practice room before school starts. Seniors gather at 1 p.m. and juniors at 2 p.m. today, sophomores at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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Price calls for probe into county commissioners sales
Democratic candidate Paul Price urged an intensive investigation into county commissioners business dealings with firms that may appear before the board. He cited potential conflicts of interest from selling insurance or other goods to customers who could gain or lose from licenses or approvals. He demanded open books and honest answers to protect voters and taxpayers.
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City commission to discuss conflict delayed zoning for shopping center
A special Las Vegas city commission meeting is set for 7 30 tonight to review a conflict delayed C 1 zoning request for a shopping center at the southeast corner of Washington Avenue and Decatur Boulevard. Owner Ann Greta Jones seeks a 40 acre parcel amid protests from more than 70 residents.
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Cities Lobby for One Cent Sales Tax Across Nevada
A one cent local option sales tax proposal could raise about $6 million for Clark County and four cities, with Las Vegas receiving $3,032,000 and Boulder City $191,000. The plan, urged by Mayor Cran Grayson and backed by the Nevada Municipal Association, was discussed at Ely meetings and will be voted on at the October Elko convention before potential state adoption.
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Vegas Ticket Vendors Halted In Golden State
Promoters of Las Vegas Varieties were ordered to stop selling tickets for a San Francisco show sponsored by the San Francisco County Deputy Sheriffs Association. Superior Court Judge Edward F. O Day barred M. A. Las Vegas, Inc. from further solicitation after prosecutors said the promoters misrepresented the event as a benefit for crippled or underprivileged children. The show aimed to raise funds for the association’s proposed charter amendment increasing deputy benefits, with 80 percent of gross receipts to the promoter.
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Henderson Sets Price To Clear Land Title
Henderson City Council proposes paying Salt Lake businessman Lauren Gibbs 20 000 to clear 6 000 acres of Federal land claims. Gibbs sought 50 000 and 25 000 at sale. City offers 10 000 now and 10 000 on sale plus 3 per acre added to land cost. Mayor says court action possible but five years risk. Also plans sale of 40 acres near Boulder Highway for an outdoor theater by Henderson Drive Inc. with 100 000 development. sale to be considered after 30 day advertising.
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Obituaries for Sperbeck King Sachs ONeil Hearns
Obituaries notice lists Gertrude Sperbeck 61 of Las Vegas died in local hospital with private Palm Chapel services led by Rev. Talley Jarrett and survivors including a husband a son a daughter mother siblings and 10 grandchildren. John Dilliard King 32 of Boulder City to have Palm Chapel services. born Kentucky. wife Iris daughter Corina Lee. sister Margaret. father Richard. Jack Sachs 56 North Miami furniture salesman died. services pending in San Francisco. Palm Mortuary arranging. wife Kate survives. Willie O Neal 59 Las Vegas died in local hospital. Stardust worker. burial at Woodlawn. cousin Vera Shelby survives. Garrett Joseph Hearns 76 Hollywood died. Palm Mortuary pending. wife Rose and sister Elizabeth Hearns survive.
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Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Rates Advertisement
The Las Vegas Sun announces staff roles from editor to city editor and various departments. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, and annual prices for mail subscriptions across the United States.
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Electric delivery wagon shown at Madison Square Garden
A. L. Riker, a young Columbia Law School graduate, demonstrated a New York store’s electric delivery wagon in Madison Square Garden in 1898. The vehicle’s battery alone weighed 1000 pounds.
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