County OKs 1.7 Million Emergency Loan Plan
County commissioners approve a 1.7 million emergency loan for the general fund pending Nevada Tax Commission decision. Funds include 375k for a Child Haven home, 400k for flood control, microfilm and gear, building upgrades, and 140k for voting machines with 800k requested to replace 70 units. Commissioners will await a letter of intent to the machine company.
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Nevada Tax Commission
Registrar of Voters
Tom Malory
Clark County
Mulroy
Voting
Grand Jury Final Naming Date Chosen
A January 9 court date is set for 36 jurors selected Monday for the Grand Jury. They will appear before Dist. Judge William Compton for final selection of 17 regulars and 12 alternates. Dist. Atty. George Franklin had the call circulated, gathering over 4,000 signatures. The jury will hear felony cases clogging the Justice Court calendar.
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George Franklin
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Hughes Celebrates 64th Birthday in Las Vegas Spotlight
Howard Hughes, aged 64, marks his birthday while noted for moving to Las Vegas three years ago becoming the citys top investor and innovator. Observers credit his presence with a surge in the local economy and anticipate mining property purchases to revive Nevadas mining sector.
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Las Vegas
Hughes
Funeral services for William Butts held in Henderson
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Palm Memorial Park Henderson for William Butts age 59.
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Henderson
William Butts
Obituaries for Asbury Watts and Branton Jones
Funeral services were held for Asbury Watts 64 who died Saturday. Watts born February 5 1905 in Virginia lived here seven years. Survived by widow Merle and step daughter Kathryn Lloyd. Another obituary notes Branton Jones 66 salesman born April 14 1903 in Georgia who died recently and will be buried at Palm Memorial Park Henderson. surviving widow Gloria Jones Las Vegas.
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County Hikes Garbage Fees and Extends Clark Sanitation Franchise
County commissioners pass an ordinance raising residential quarterly fees from 5.50 to 6.75 and commercial rates by 18 percent with service-based adjustments. A monthly free bulky-item pickup remains, and residents can dump free at Clark Sanitation dump with proper bill stubs and ID. Clark Sanitation receives a new five-year exclusive contract.
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Firemen Negotiate For Pay Increase In Clark County
Local 1908 of the International Association of Fire Fighters negotiates with county officials for an 11 percent raise effective July 1 1970 plus benefits. The package includes overtime, holidays, insurance, promotions and discipline rules. The union will present to Commissioners Jim Ryan and Bob Broadbent after agreement for contract steps. Local President Jimmy Williams and Sec Treas Capt Robert Keating state no strike will occur.
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Robert Keating
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Santa Claus Appears in Five Colors in San Francisco
In San Francisco, Santa Claus visited five poverty areas to brighten poor children's day. Pancho Claus wore a sombrero and multicolored blazer with his red and white suit while other Santas in black, Indian, Chinese and white garb distributed rubber balls candy and toys to 38 Headstart and Child Care Center youngsters who cared not for color.
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UPI
Santa Claus
Pancho Claus
Elephants Hear Well Among Sharp Sound List
New York scientific note says elephants have acute hearing due to large ears and mobile ears. It explains that elephants, deer, and many foxes rank high in hearing ability as they turn toward sounds.
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Denver
New York
Vegas Gypsies Fly 13 Nevada Children Home for Christmas
Thirteen Las Vegas families receive a heart warming Christmas when the Vegas Gypsies Travel Club flies children from Reno to Las Vegas and back in January. The DC 3 aircraft carries the children free of charge, offering a rare homecoming after years at the State Hospital.
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Vegas Gypsies Travel Club
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Vegas
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Gypsies
Beau
Kay Reinhardt
Port Royal Earthquake Destroys Pirate Port in Minutes
Kingston Jamaica port royal sinks after a 1692 earthquake. About 2,000 people perish as the harbor and town are swallowed by caved seabed and shock waves.
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Jamaica
Port Royal
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