DA Orders Investigation of Regional Street Delay
Dist Atty George Franklin Jr orders probe into why Maryland Parkway delays persist between Charleston and Sahara Boulevards. Sun reports petition by 20 residents, contractor warnings, weather setbacks, gas line and cable work, subgrade problems, and a 100 daily liquidated damages clause. Public Works aims to finish by March 3 pending weather. Linda Adams is reported missing from 3069 Chevy Chase.
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Obituary notices for Floyd Clendenen Jones Minnie Salazar and Bertha Marrion
Floyd Clendenen Jones 59 died in a local hospital Tuesday in Los Angeles. Bunker Brothers Mortuary handles arrangements. he was born December 25, 1909 in Illinois and was a Lockheed flight engineer. Survived by wife Elsie Jones. Minnie Salazar 87 died Friday and services are at 2 p.m. in Indian Village LDS Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. born 1880, survived by husband Jesus Salazar, daughter Ilee Castillo and granddaughters Angela Sanchez and Gloria Castillo. Bertha Florence Marrion 82 died Sunday. services 10 a.m. at St. Viators Church, burial at Paradise Memorial Gardens. born October 29, 1885 in Keene New Hampshire, resided at 4958 Rock St, retired dressmaker. survived by son Herbert F. Marrion and several nieces and nephews.
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Los Angeles
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Las Vegas
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St. Viators Catholic Church
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Paradise Memorial Gardens
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Keene
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Las Vegas Sun Publisher and Staff Directory
The Las Vegas Sun lists staff and department heads including Ruthe Deskin assistant to the publisher Haney Womack general manager Bryn Armstrong executive editor Vince Anselmo managing editor Tom Diskin sports editor Gerry Appleby women’s editor John Fry advertising manager Douglas Ritchie classified ad manager Willie Sherwood circulation manager H. M. Greenspun president Ray Germain vice president Ruthe Deskin secretary and Barbara Greenspun treasurer. The paper is registered as second class matter in Las Vegas Nevada and is a member of several press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
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Strip Heists Net 18 180 From Two Tourists in Strip Hotel
Jewelry and cash valued at 18 180 were taken from two tourists in their Strip hotel rooms between midnight and 6 a.m. Monday, Sheriff's Deputies disclosed yesterday. Pass keys were suspected due to lack of forcible entry. Arthur Debevoise, a New York City executive, reported a missing briefcase, pearls, rings, a necklace, a bracelet, and about 1 000 in currency, totaling an estimated 15 000. Mrs. Adolph Hidalgo of Van Nuys reported a rifled room with 3 180 in women’s jewelry taken.
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New York City
Debevoise
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van Nuys
Calif
Police Nab 17 At Hippie Pad
Police arrested three 20 year olds on marijuana charges and Sparks officers raided a residence at 401 9th St. seizing 14 people on marijuana charges. Seven women and two small children were taken into custody or welfare custody with additional pills found at the scene. Names include Charles Borden Hines Diamond Fernandez Hoffman James Pulitz Carrol Garway Maquin Gazaway Backus Cudinski Mastrioni Sampson.
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Pamela Ann Maquin
401Th Street
Michael Theodore Gazaway
Stephanie L. Backus
Page St
San Francisco
Roberta J. Cudinski
Westwood Drive
Marsha J. Mastrioni
Deirdre Gay Sampson
Coronet Drive
Jerry Wilke
Drinking Bout Trial Scheduled
Henry Martin aged 41 is set for trial February 5 on charges he fatally shot Carl Riley aged 51 during a beer drinking party at Riley's home. Investigators say the killing followed an argument over religion. The case was postponed by a month from its original date.
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Reno Senator To Head MVD In Nevada Reshuffle
James Bailey a longtime Nevada Legislature member was named State Motor Vehicle Director in Carson City yesterday. He succeeds interim appointee Arthur Latta and resigned his State Senate seat to take the job.
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Latta Heads Fitness Campaign
Arthur Latta, former State Motor Vehicle Director, named Executive Director of the Governor's Council of Physical Fitness in Carson City. He will serve on a dollar a year basis until private funds are secured, forming a statewide fitness program with the council. Latta previously agreed in 1967 to lead the DMV for one year.
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Hit-Run Victim Andrew Tello Identified in Las Vegas
Andrew Tello, 55, of 512 Wall St Los Angeles, was listed in poor condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car in the Bonanza underpass on New Year’s morning. Police have not located the hit-and-run driver. Tello had been hired minutes earlier as a cook at Salvation Army headquarters.
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Bonanza
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Press Club to Install Officers at Riviera Dinner
The Riviera Hotel hosts the annual Press Club installation dinner on January 10 with William Randolph Hearst Jr. as principal speaker. A no host cocktail precedes at 7 p.m. in the Starlight Room, followed by dinner at 8 p.m. John DuBois will become Press Club president replacing C Don Beale. other officers and directors will also be installed.
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Press Club
William Randolph Hearst Jr
Hearst Newspaper Empire
Riviera
Starlight Room
John DuBois
C. Don Beale
Thieves Hit First Western Savings and Loan
Las Vegas police said about $400 was stolen from a file cabinet at the First Western Savings and Loan, after suspects forced a sliding steel door. Vice president Duane Hufford said the business at 105 W. Charleston was secured Saturday, and employee Norman Cox found the entry on Monday at 4 p.m.
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Las Vegas
Duane Hufford
W. Charleston
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Suspected Robber Held After Western Union Arrest
Bernard James Bishop, 26, of South Gate California, was jailed by Las Vegas police on suspicion of robbery after officers found a gun and four bullets on him in an alley behind the Western Union office at 113 St Casino Center Dr. He said the gun was not loaded.
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South Gate
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Camper's Body Located After Huntsman Couple Disappears
Elko officers report the body of 72 year old Treasure Leola Finch found near a camper in a northern wilderness area. Her husband Don Finch, 74, died earlier from exhaustion and exposure after their camper became stuck while hunting. They were last seen leaving a Wells motel on November 19.
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