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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1964
Page
1
Las Vegas area firemen will sell the SUN as charity newsboys in a yearly No Change Day effort. Firemen from Las Vegas North Las Vegas and Clark County will donate all proceeds to needy families with Hank Green spun SUN supplying extra copies. Mayor Oran Grayson proclaims the day and urges public support.
Memo to Hank signals return to work after a fourteen day hiatus from the SUN Youth Forum. The note hints at a need for new energy and warns of ongoing funny business in local affairs.
A 12 year old boy reported missing a week ago from Fifth Street School was located yesterday. Investigators say he had been sleeping in a hearse stored in the back yard of a friend's home on John Wayne street. Juvenile officers had suspected the boy might be with a local family or traveling to Manhattan after a disciplinary incident at school.
County Assessor James Bilbray announces that roughly 100000 Clark County homeowners will see property tax reductions. Notices of new assessment values are mailed, with the actual tax cut reflected on 1965 66 notices. A house bought for 14000 might drop from 5200 to 4900 in assessed value, saving about 17.50 at a 5 rate.
A cat burglar stole six fur pieces valued at $15,000 from Wilbur Clark residence while a maid slept. The theft targets Mrs Ton Clark noted among the world’s best dressed. Police investigate as neighbors recall open house chatter and vehicle mishaps nearby.
A column recounts a meeting of Clark County law enforcement officials with the county’s legislative delegation. None of the assembly members attended despite prior campaign pledges to back crime-fighting measures, prompting criticism of elected officials’ service to the community.
Town voices complain of constant fixes and power plays as residents fear speaking out. Pending court cases involve drunken drivers who killed without trial, burglary rings are discussed, and city hall issues from Ken Bouton are highlighted.
Inside the Sun reports that moderate Republicans are calling for Shaw Lee to resign. The article outlines political pressure within the party and the potential impact on upcoming votes and leadership dynamics.
The city commission remains shaken yet hopeful after ousting former City Manager Verlyn L. Fletcher. A Wednesday public hearing drew a near 600 strong crowd, split between supporters of Fletcher and city employees backing the commission. The panel presented ten charges, some disputed, as Fletcher and his wife attended. Kuykendall did not seek a hearing.
The writer argues the Las Vegas city commissioners acted beyond the record in demanding Fletcher's resignation. They challenge the morale specification and dismiss other points as childish. The piece contends Fletcher was more sinned against than sinning.
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Mike Uzzi and his girlfriend Jackie Hewitt 21 of Eng land were arrested at Uzzi's home 1564 Palma Vista for investigation of marijuana possession. Deputies doubted Uzzi's claim of ignorance about the plants as they booked him.
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