Test Site Ends Experiments That Could Have Run Years
The Nevada Test Site provided an outdoor lab for decades long experiments. Dr. Norris E. Bradbury said the hidden flash from the blast produced neutrons far beyond accelerator levels and would yield science insights unobtainable by other means for lifetimes. Data analysis will take weeks or months.
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Nevada
Atomic Energy Commission
Norris E. Bradbury
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
AEC
University of California
Bradbury
Traffic Tiffs Breaks in Clark County Year End
In the final 24 hours of 1964 Clark County unincorporated areas reported no traffic accidents. By noon the next day four accidents were recorded as New Year revelry began. A neutron experiment site used a 50 foot steel tower housing detectors and 600 gallons of sodium to catch the beam.
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Clark County
Highway Patrol
Bradbury
Library Steering Committee Plans to Circulate Petitions
A steering committee formed to petition for a county library district met at the University Library and announced officers including chair Mrs. Samuel M. Ford and public relations head Mrs. Geoffrey Stormson. The group outlined a January signature drive across multiple areas near Las Vegas to cover about 75,000 residents currently without library service and to fund a $100,000 budget for librarians and a bookmobile.
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Geoffrey Stormson
L. B. Hodler
Samuel Ford
Sunfoto
University Library
Samuel M. Ford
Celeste Lowe
Harry McKinnon
Bernard Posin
Ford
Stormson
Francisco Park
Richard Titman
Palm Terrace
Miranti
Paradise Palms
Greenbriar
Homeward
Horizon Parks
Goodsprings
Armin Behr
Nelson Williams
H. R. Montgomery
Paradise Valley
Service Organization
Las Vegas
Blue Diamond
Sloan
Indian Springs
Nelson
Searchlight
Transfer procedures for Clark County School District enrollment
Questions answered on school transfer steps. Contact the attending principal for enrollment and transcripts, or Dr. Marvin Wampler at the Educational Center for school placement guidance. Transcripts are usually forwarded on request. final budget decisions rest with a library board appointed by Clark County Commissioners.
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Marvin Wampler
East Flamingo Road
Clark County
Nevada Business Activity Upturn In October 1964
The Nevada Business Activity index stands at 218.2 percent above the 1955 monthly average for October. The Nevada Business Review reports a 4.1 percent rise from September and 8.2 percent from October last year, with gains in bank debits, telephones in service, retail employment, and hotel recreation employment.
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Nevada Business Review
University of Nevada Reports
Nevada
Henderson Names Walker to City Health Post and Board
Henderson approves a new city health officer Dr. David L Walker and forms a permanent advisory board with Henry Loval and Herb Brennan joining Dr. James C. French, the former officer. The program operates independently of county aid after an inquiry showed county services would cost more for the city.
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Henderson
David L. Walker
Henry Loval
Herb Brennan
James C. French
French
Loval
Brennan
Canines Suffrage Movement Saddens Fire Plug Set
Las Vegas enacted a flat $4 dog tax across the board to standardize licensing and vaccination. Poundmaster notes the tag is a tax, not a license, and owners must prove rabies shots before obtaining a license. Deadline extended to March 1. officers warn of penalties after.
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Las Vegas
Nevada GOP leaders seek to mend split after conference
Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt and Reno attorney Leslie Gray reported no rift in the Nevada Republican Party after a meeting. They said discussions focused on unifying moderates and conservatives, funding party activities, and presenting consistent positions across cities.
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Reno
UPI
Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Leslie Gray
GOP
Laxalt
Gray
Jac Shaw
Shaw
Barry Godwater
U.S
Basin River Flow Falls Below Needs in Lower Basin
Colorado River in the lower basin supplies about seven million acre feet annually, far short of the 12 million needed for Nevada, California, and Arizona. Phillip Corrin, of Los Angeles, urges large imports to meet future demand, noting potential 10 billion acre feet required by 2000 and the long lead times for aqueduct projects.
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Colorado
Nevada
California
Arizona
Colorado River Association
Phillip Corrin
Los Angeles
Bulllock’s Inc
Supreme Court
Mexico
Colorado River
Dickered Customer Returns With Gun Robs Store for Cash
A man dickered over a wife’s suede coat at Wilson’s House of Suedes on Las Vegas Boulevard. After leaving, he reentered with a pistol, demanded cash, and ordered owners Mrs. Juanita Tyler and husband Robert not to follow or risk being shot. total taken was $39.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Juanita Mildred Tyler
Wilson
House of Suedes
Las Vegas Blvd. Sr
Trial Set in Murder Case Involving Strip Hotel Employee
A 63 year old West Las Vegas man charged with murder appeared before Dist. Judge David Zenoff. The June 21 1965 trial date was set in Dept 5. The case involves Nonnie Anderson a Strip hotel employee accused of fatally shooting Melvin Tex Maynard 47 at his home on 204 George PI. Anderson’s wife Roberta 59 was wounded. the defendant is free on 5000 bail.
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Dept. 5
Dist
David Zenoff
Nonnie Anderson
Melvin
Tex) Maynard
Anderson
Roberta
George PI
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Las Vegas Sun
S. Commerce St
North
E. L. Shannon
Walker
SUN
Hiram Walker
Hiram
Art Trelease
George Keyes
George B. Simler
Nellis Air Force Base
Harry Levy
Marion Bennett
Keyes
Air Force
Winnemucca
Corrin
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