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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1965
Page
1
Gillmer is named coach of the Detroit Lions with the announcement drawing attention on sports pages. The appointment marks a leadership change for the NFL franchise as it prepares for the next season.
A study for Harrah’s Club finds gaming accounts for 66.8 percent of Nevada’s major tax sources and supports the view that abolishing gambling would slash state revenues by two thirds. The report notes gaming’s large share of sales, use, cigarette and liquor, motor fuel, and property taxes, and warns tourism would suffer without gambling. It asserts 179000 residents would face higher taxes to restore per capita revenue to 1963 levels.
Growing political pressure surrounds a probe into alleged case fixes and missing funds in Las Vegas Municipal Court. City Atty. Sidney Whitmore and Judge Walter Richards emerge as key figures amid calls for a special audit and potential electoral fallout.
UPI reports Reno accepts the Sydney Slot Machine Syndicate as long as they avoid roughing the slot machines. William Tomerlin of the Golden Casino warned that improper handling could damage the equipment. Other Reno gamblers echoed the caution while noting Las Vegas jackpots and casino reactions.
Sydney reports Bert Cohen unveiled an electronic slot machine he claims defeats all systems. A local syndicate of 10 gamblers once beat mechanical slots, winning over $200,000, and sent two members to Las Vegas for further jackpots.
Apartment Owners Association president Jack Schofield urged the board to back tax relief measures as occupancy hovers near 50 percent and some owners face bankruptcy. He noted recent assessment cuts by County Assessor James Bilbray while arguing the need to elevate their case to the State Board of Equalization and State Legislature.
Heavy snow falls in the Mt Charleston area with a 14 degree reading by afternoon. High winds of up to 50 mph and intermittent rain create icy roads, power outages, and dusty conditions in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas areas. Weather forecasts call for continued clouds today and clearing tomorrow with highs near 52 and overnight lows 20 to 25.
At the University of Nevada the Brushfire editor says she will quit unless the student senate drops mandatory screening by the Publication Board. Judy Garwood defends rebellious material while noting there is “the usual batch about sex” and warns censorship would kill literature.
Partly cloudy conditions with northwesterly winds 13 to 18 mph. Today’s high near 52 and low around 25. Yesterday reached 56/42. Noontime humidity about 49 percent. Sunrise at 6 52 and sunset at 4 43.
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