Seven Indicted in Las Vegas Grand Jury Skimming Probe
A federal grand jury indicted seven individuals in a Las Vegas skimming investigation. Laurel Ritchie Stubbs 21 faced charges for failing to report for an armed forces physical and induction, while Robert Neal Burgan 24 allegedly failed to report for induction. Other defendants include Robert M. Moore and Algerita Higgins on writing fraudulent money orders, Jack Karamanos and Lee Johnston on forging a government check and stealing mail, and Larry Holliday on three theft counts involving a stolen car, a check protector machine, and a forged check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Ritchie Stubbs
Armed Services
Asst
U.S
Nevada Southern University
Reno
California
Ten Fund Raising Drives Okayed by Review Board
The Las Vegas Solicitations Review Board approved ten fundraising drives including Rev. Rick Mawson’s mail solicitations for 10000 to March 15 for Strip chaplain duties and related offices. Other groups include Hall-Way House 35000 for personal crisis reports Anonymous via mail by March 10, Radio Free Europe Fund 2500 via mail by July 1, Shrine Club Motor Patrol 1800 raffle by March 17, Catholic Daughters 1500 raffle by Feb 11, Sisterhood Temple Beth Sholom 1000 game night Feb 5, Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center 1500 yearbook ads through March 15, Council for Exceptional Children 1000 ticket sales through April 1, Gamma Phi Delta Tau Chapter 500 dinner Jan 7, Las Vegas Hairdressers Association 1000 ticket sales to Feb 14 benefiting Easter Seal Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Strip
Hall-Way House
City Commission
Radio Free Europe Fund
Robert L. Smith
Las Vegas Sun Newsboys
Las Vegas Shrine Club Motor Patrol
Walter Martini
Catholic Daughters of America
Rose Moffet
Sisterhood
Temple Beth Sholom
Southern Nevada Vocational- Technical Center
Bob Lunt
Council For Exceptional Children
Florence Beebe
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority
Tau
Las Vegas
Dope Charge Arrests Lead to Writs and Bond
Three people were arrested Wednesday night for possession of narcotics and released on writs of habeas corpus yesterday. A fourth suspect, Frank Parker, 47, is jailed and faces arraignment on a sale charge. Also jailed is none. Stamp, Manor, and Wilson were released on appeal bond or released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
McDonald St
Parker
Henry ‘Mule’ Stamp
Hassell Ave
Ester Mae Manor
Hassell
Irma Jean Wilson
Las Vegas Sun Staff and Publisher Details
The Las Vegas Sun lists its staff roles including Ruth Deskin as assistant to the publisher Bryn Armstrong as executive editor Vince Anselmo as managing editor Jomo Diskin sports editor and other editors and executives. The paper notes postal registration and affiliations with Warderfields and national associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas Sun, Inc
Commerce Street
Las Vegas
Nevada
Ruthe Deskin
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Dave Bradley
Jom Odiskin
Gerry Appleby
Jack Davenport
William Sherwood
Burt Bay
Haney Womack
H M. Greenspun
Retail Clerks Name Officers Runoff Chooses Betancourt Leader
Milton Betancourt became president and business manager of Retail Clerks Local 1536 after a runoff victory over Glen Snair 115 to 50. The election, described as the first free vote in 20 years, follows a trusteeship by the international union in 1965 over the local's finances. Betancourt, a veteran organizer, will head a three year term with a full slate of new officers as the union seeks to expand in Southern Nevada next year amid ongoing bonding company litigation seeking 30,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Betancourt
al Kay
Betancourt
Glen Snair
Kay
Rick Carter
International
Nevada
Air Base Transfer To Reno For Airport Use
The General Services Administration will transfer 2 268 acres of Stead Air Force Base property to the city of Reno for airport purposes, Rep. Walter S. Baring said yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
General Services Administration
Stead Air Force Base
City of
Reno
Walter S. Baring
Woodmen of the World host Christmas party in Paradise
Last day to reserve for Sunday's Children's Christmas party at Paradise Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Woodmen of the World sponsors with activities for children up to 12, snacks and a Santa surprise. Also notes a Colorado River Association meeting rescheduled to Tuesday at 10 a.m. in City Hall and Prudential appoints Richard Loudin as Nevada district agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Paradise Town Hall
Santa Claus
Colorado River Association
Prudential
Richard L. Loudin
Emmons
Nevada
Prudential Insurance Co
Daryl (Whitey) Sprague
Loudin
Las Vegas
Gwenneth
Lori Ann
Flamingo Hosts LV Press Party for International Journalists
Several hundred members of the world press arrived for the sixth International Press Christmas Party at the Flamingo Hotel. The five day event through Dec 20 features parties, a card tournament, fashion show and ball with sponsors Schlitz Brewing Co Frito Lay Inc Petrocelli Clothes and Casino Center hosting activities each day including dinners cocktails and a gin rummy tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Press
Flamingo Hotel
Flamingo
Schlitz Brewing Co
Petrocelli Clothes
Frito- Lay, Inc
Las Vegas City Employes Elect Officers
Carl Gross to be installed Jan 8 as new president of the Las Vegas City Employes Association. Incumbent Richard Crossley did not seek reelection. New officers include Ed Park vice president, Millie Stowe secretary, Nancy Miller treasurer, and Borden Beeks parks trustee for three years. Installation banquet location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gross
Las Vegas City
Richard Crossley
Gross
Planning Department
Ed Park
Purchasing
Millie Stowe
Nancy Miller
Borden Beeks
Parks
Mother Saves Tot From Bedroom Fire
A mother rescued her two year old daughter Deborah Thomas from a blazing bedroom after a heater ignited combustibles. The child received superficial burns and was treated by a Fire Department rescue squad. Neighbors helped hold the fire with garden hoses until firefighters arrived as the room and entire apartment suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tot
Deborah Thomas
Rosalie Thomas
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LV Grand Jury
John Dressler
Robert Bennett
Wisconsin
Rick Mawson
Csun
H. M. Greenspun
Continental
United States
Clothiers
Charleston Plaza
Fox Theater
Kuppenheimer
Groshire
Lebow—Parker
Haggar
Manhattan
Securoslax
Promenade
Lily Dache
Don Lopez
French Shriner
Carter
Ernest Garrisgus
Jack Scopelli
Iris Axtell
Ken Edwards
George Tydings
Jerry Stever
Ramona Petkovich
Kenneth Kopp
Recorder
David Eastman
Guardian
Frank Savage
Guide
Steve Shines
Advocate
Vern Sanders
Marge Stevens
Lowell Baxter
Venus Wood
George Hill
Florence Koenig
Marge Burson
S&h
John Pearson Music Co
East Charleston
Vegas Briefs
Woodmen
First Christian Church
Jacky Wilson
Glenn Tudor
By Prabu
Missouri Morgan 2Nd Baptist Church
Edward Dalbec
Cecil M. Smith
Palm Chapel
Palm Memorial Park
Grace M. Lehnert
Reno, Nevada
Grover C. Edmondson
Monrovia
Calif
Palm Mortuary & Cemetery
LIONS
NSU
Las Vegas Lions Club
Donald Moyer
Elks Club
Reed Whipple
Moyer
Nick DeCanter
Lion
Toy Gregory, Jr
S. Highland DR
Garden Center
Colorado
Utah
Germany
Italy
Spain
Japan
France
Miss King
Charlotte Charles
Edy's
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