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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
16
Verdun Trione, testing director, says area students score above national norms across three major testing programs. He notes English weaknesses in fifth and sixth grade are being addressed, with computer grading reducing errors and saving costs.
Sheriff Ralph Lamb urged New Year revelers to enjoy themselves but warned against drunken driving and law breaches. He canceled days off for criminal division staff through Sunday and announced double shifts tonight and tomorrow. The department has also been processing work permits for hospitality staff for the holiday season.
Reed Whipple, chairman of the Clark County Fair and Recreation Board, said a meeting with Dunes Hotel officials would not be needed after Major Riddle praised the board’s work. The dispute arose after Dunes vice president Lenny Shafer criticized Convention Bureau staff, and Riddle urged closer cooperation and commended the board’s advertising. Whipple noted Riddle’s recent compliments and satisfaction with the bureau’s effort.
The Las Vegas Sun reports election for City Commission seats 2 and 4, city attorney and municipal judge. Incumbents Levy, Mirabelli, Whitmore, and Richards, with salaries changing July 1. all terms are four years. Filing runs March 25 to April 2, with primary May 4 and general June 8. Candidates must be 25+, US citizens, and city residents two years before Jan 1, 1965.
Funeral services for Philip Samuel Uncle Sam McClanahan 56 year resident of Goodsprings were held at Bunker Brothers Mortuary. Rev Frank Hutchinson of Calvary Community Church officiated. McClanahan born December 16 1884 in Reynolds County Missouri came to Goodsprings in 1908 to settle his uncle John McClanahan mining interests. He worked at Copper Peak Golden Chariot Barefoot Mines and prospected and set up the Chiquita Mine. With brother William he owned and ran a Goodsprings laundry. Survived by brother and two sisters Cora Schwartz Goodsprings and Laura Walters Hesperia California.
The Nevada Supreme Court still considers venue change motions for two Southern Nevada men. Andrew Gramby Danley faces burglary charges while Horace Tucker, ex mayor of North Las Vegas, is charged with murder in the shooting of Omar Erans in October 1963. Attorneys say publicity hindered fair trials.
St Thomas the ghost town reemerged after four months beneath Lake Mead and will mark its 11th birthday in January. Once a 350-population town 55 miles northeast of Hoover Dam, it is now reduced to tree stumps and broken house foundations as water levels receded. President Lyndon? No. The piece notes a centennial committee of eight Las Vegas residents born in St Thomas formed to mark the revival.
The city issues a notice to dog owners about changes in the dog licensing ordinance. A rabies vaccination is required before licensing, a flat 4 dollar license fee applies, and a 2 dollar penalty is charged for delinquents. Renewal notices go to 1964 licensees by mail, and the 1965 penalty deadline extends to March 1. Dog owners without rabies shots within two years are urged to get immunized. Licenses will be issued within city limits only.
Nevada collectors have one last chance to obtain a centennial die hub cancel before 1964 ends. Dr Effie Mona Mack explains the Post Office allowed the slogan for a full year for the first time. to secure a cancellation send a stamped self addressed envelope with the note Nevada Cancel slogan written on it. Ken Dennis of Reno designed the cancel.
Senator Alin Bible announced that Longley Construction Co. of Los Vecas was awarded a $139,712 contract to build water sewer lines and related work at the Sherman Indian Youth Institute in Riverside California.
Fire Prevention Chief Oto McFarland said he will continue his personal investigation of the downtown Skaggs Drug Center fire and explosion last week. He notes arson remains a possible factor as the cause is not yet determined and investigation continues. The blaze damaged the first floor of a two story building near the Four Kteens Hotel site on end and Fremont Streets. Glen Wolf, a noted local figure who recently married for the 17th time, formerly ran the Grand Hotel-associated operations.
The Clark County School District trustees meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the educational center on East Flamingo Road to elect a new chairman for 1965 and welcome George Wilkinson as a new board member. Jack Moe leaves the board. Also noted is Boyd C. Bulloch named to the Clark County Board of Equalization. Savings bond sales for November are reported, with state and national totals and a reminder about tax refunds in savings bonds.
Nevada editors look back at 1864 with harsh winter and war nearing end. The Reese River Reveille predicts a big year ahead and rapid growth once travel resumes. The Star in Our Crown notes the city’s mood remains largely unchanged as 1865 begins.
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