County approves land for Greeley House rehab center
Clark County commissioners set aside a 121 by 200 foot parcel at Pinto and Shadow Lanes for a 32 bed alcohol rehabilitation center. The project is led by J Maher Weiler for the Greeley House Foundation with expansion potential and funding from donations and university scholarships for staff training.
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Thief Loots Tavern Then Targets Drive-In in NSW
Police report a North Las Vegas tavern stolen from with more than $700 taken and slot machines damaged. A 50 plus dollar heist at a Lake Mead Boulevard drive-in is linked to an employee suspect. a Henderson man is sought after leaving work with cash. A separate NSW burglary netted a purse and a TV.
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District Four B'nai B'rith Women Meet at L A Hotel
Officers and members of B'nai B'rith Women District Four executive board plan a plenary session at Los Angeles Airport Hotel January 16 1965 under District Four president Mrs Sylvia C Lake. The gathering includes a no host dinner and reviews past work plus plans for the year. George Brookman will represent Las Vegas.
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State Agencies From Territory to Statehood Document
Nevada State Agencies From Territory to Statehood by Helen J. Poulton, published by University of Nevada Press, catalogs agencies established 1861 to 1963. Poulton spent two years gathering material. the 97 page study lists departments boards commissions courts and institutions funded by the state. Available through the University of Nevada Press for 1.75 dollars.
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Las Vegas road raises eastbound lane at Nellis due to service station
County engineer George Monahan says Lake Mead Boulevard eastbound lane is higher to align with the east corner service station and the road master plan. The entire roadway will be raised as the other four corners are developed, with possible temporary grading of the west side if delays occur.
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Poverty Agency Formed In Clark County Nevada
A county wide planning agency named Operation Opportunities Clark County is now operating to utilize Federal funds under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Harvey Dondero chairs the board, which includes leaders from education health welfare and other sectors. The board acts as planner fiscal agent and screening body for anti poverty projects and oversees three existing initiatives plus a planned migrant worker program.
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Bill Briare
Las Vegas Driver License Office to Stay Closed Saturday
The Las Vegas Driver License office will close Saturday due to a holiday and illness, with normal hours resuming Tuesday. Employees scheduled for Saturday will work Monday instead. The office operates 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Saturday.
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Services Set for Al Stewart Prominent Las Vegas Attorney
Rosary services for Al Stewart, former FBI Las Vegas chief and longtime community leader, will be at Palm Mortuary tonight with Mass at 10 tomorrow at St. Viator’s Guardian Angel Shrine. Father Patrick Tomey will preside. Stewart, 54, died early Sunday of a heart attack after 17 years with the FBI and a career in private law. He is survived by his widow Mildred and his mother Elizabeth Stewart, among others. Entombment at Palm Mausoleum. Donations to St. Viator’s for a stained glass window.
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Police Arrest Robbery Suspect John McGrady
John Douglas McGrady a California bank robbery suspect was arrested early yesterday morning in a Center bar by local FBI agents Dean Elson special agent charge of the local FBI office said McGrady is suspected of robbing the Bank of America in Bernardino Calif of 476 on December 17 He was arraigned on a federal charge of robbery before Commissioner Angus hliad yesterday afternoon Bond set at 25000
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Nevada student commits suicide with cyanide in dorm room
In Reno a 22 year old University of Nevada junior John D Constable of Sausalito Calif reportedly killed himself with a cyanide based mixture in his Lincoln Hall room. A skull sign and a cyanide gas note were found. a letter to his father and other notes were discovered. A high school chemistry course may have contributed to his access to poison. The incident prompted investigations and warnings as campus life continues.
Salted mines rumor roils Nevada mining towns
A Territorial Enterprise note debunks tales of Gould and Curry ore being salted for gullible eastern buyers. It notes Reese River and Comstock ore look different from coal and chalk, while hinting a rumor of gold from Gold Hill salted near Austin. The Star urges caution as gold mines are not worth buying today.
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