Land sale scandal sparks rift in Las Vegas City Hall
In a heated aftermath of the SUN land dealings series, city leaders face internal rifts and public scrutiny over zoning and approvals. Critics accuse officials of favoritism and back door maneuvers while citizens demand transparency and legal fairness in decision making. The editorial friction continues as officials defend procedures amid mounting public concern.
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City Commission
Luis
SUN
County Assessor Explains Reevaluations for Henderson Areas
County Assessor James Bilbray says some properties in Henderson and Boulder City may be reassessed upward if improvements since 1955 or 1952 appraisals exist and all acreage values will rise countywide. The reevaluation, a legislative mandate, will set assessments at 35 percent of current cash values.
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Henderson
Boulder City
James Bilbray
Bilbray
Inter
Child Welfare Officer Resigns for Private Practice
Alfred Becker city child welfare officer resigns effective Jan. 3 to enter private law practice in Las Vegas. Becker recently admitted to the Nevada Bar and had been a New York bar member. He has served since 1960 and helped upgrade city child care facilities. replacement not named.
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Alfred Becker
Becker
Las Vegas
Nevada Bar Association
New York
Jean Dutton
Child Welfare Board
Beasley Murder Trial Set to Resume in January 1964
Milton Duke Beasley 28 faces murder charges for the August 10 1961 slaying of William Tollus Green 25. Beasley’s trial is resuming after a Friday conference with Judge John Mowbray and Master Calendar Judge William Compton with a possible reset to January 13 1964. Green’s body was found in his car near C Street and Owens Avenue. Co defendants Vase Valrie 30 and Warren Harris 35 previously convicted of narcotics violations are charged with hiring Beasley. their murder trial is set for mid January after an eight week trial ended in a deadlock.
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Milton Duke Beasley
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Dist
John Mowbray
Mow
Green
Valrie
Harris
David Zenoff
E’rre
X Ray Study Completed By 2 Vegans
Two area residents, Jimmy Rodgers of Las Vegas and Margaret Ford of Henderson, received Nevada Southern University certificates for completing a two year X-ray technology course. The program is sponsored by Rose de Lima Hospital, Southern Nevada State Vocational Education Department, and the University.
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Nevada Southern Universitys
Jimmy Rodgers
Las Vegas
Margaret Ford
Henderson
Rose de Lima Hospital
Southern Nevada State Vocational Education Department
Herbert Derfelt
Nevada Southern
Olive Fairy
Nevada Demos Announce New Council Group
A Nevada Democratic council group has been chartered by the secretary of state to unite and enhance Democratic efforts for public welfare. Leaders say the group will endorse candidates, conduct registration drives, train precinct workers, and organize support for Democratic nominees.
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Nevada
Democratic Council
Secretary of State
Five Las Vegas Firms Win SBA Set-Aside Contracts
Five firms in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas secured government contracts under the SBA set-aside program. Recipients include Bunker Bros Mortuary for mortuary services at 9 860 dollars, Valey Roofing for roof repairs at 4 650 dollars, Ward and Ward for modernizing a building at 15 680 dollars, Western Painting for painting seven buildings at 12 974 dollars, and Phelps Pump and Equipment for repairs at a pumping plant.
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Las Vegas
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA
Bunker Bros. Mortuary
Valey Roofing Co
Ward & Ward
Nine Vegas Students Enroll At Idaho State University
Nine Las Vegas students and nine Nevada residents enroll at Idaho State University in Pocatello. Names include Corinne Dee Keller Sharlene L Mc Gatfick Tanya Miynarcyk Jo Ann Rayborn Rose Stewart George C Swarts Harry E Syphus Edward Roger Tanner and Gary L Wattenbarger. The others are Joel Thomas Fey Irea Martie Kerkuta Manuvuei Muneaien Otha Roberts Royce Fontaine Williams K Gill John Nevin Pasek William B Ashenhursy James Paul Lyon and Robert Lewis Coulon.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Idaho State University
Pocatello
Las
Joel Thomas Fey
North Las Vegas
Irea Martie Kerkuta
Her ‘2
Manuvuei
Muneaien Otha Roberts
Lowstork
Royce Fontaine Williams
K. Gill
John Nevin Pasek
Minden
William B. Ashenhursy
Reno
James Paul Lyon
Sparks
Robert Lewis Coulon
Weed Heights
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Augie
Margo Antonio
la Lounge
Yacoubian & Co
Morty King
Dave Burton
Lime Stewart
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