Nevada's silver revival hopes hinge on price and policy
Nevada’s silver industry remains largely idle as production has fallen far below demand. Experts say sustained gains depend on higher market prices and renewed political action, with Utah and Idaho leading in ore output while Nevada relies on by products and exploration for future profit.
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Bryan
U.S
Paul Gemmill
Nevada Mining Association
Reno
Gemmill
Nevada
Kennecott Copper Corp
Ely
Tonopah
Idaho
Udall
Reno Mayor Takes Lead in War on Poverty Committee
Mayor Hugo Q. Quilici of Reno accepted leadership of a Washoe County anti poverty committee. City leaders and welfare officials outlined county needs and called for action to reduce school dropouts unemployment among delinquents and relieve working mothers on relief.
Oil by Blast Opens New Front in Midland Explorations
Small electrical explosions shake the earth to reveal underground conditions. General Electric’s electrohydraulic system, refined by Globe Exploration Company of Midland, records reverberations and translates them into actionable geological definitions for oil prospects.
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Midland, Texas
UPI
General Electric
Advanced Technology Laboratories
Globe Exploration Company of Midland
Rabbit Stew Fine For Cold Family Rescue Story
The Bronneke family and two children survived four days stranded in snow in High Rock Canyon 160 miles north of Reno. Rescued Wednesday after leaving notes, they endured heavy snow, cold and a dwindling food supply, eating rabbit stew and beans before a ground crew reached them.
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Reno
UPI
Bronneke
Homer Bronneke
High Rock Canyon
Dorothy
Sam
Dana
David
Line Shack
Bronnecke
Lakewood man arrested for drunkenness after call to police
Lakewood resident 48 year old Robert Roring was jailed after he phoned police claiming to be roaring drunk in front of a Long Beach tavern. The incident led to his arrest on suspicion of drunkenness.
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Long Beach, Calif
UPI
Lakewood
Calif
Robert Roring
City Commission Denies Standard Oil Station Appeal
The City Commission upheld the Board of Zoning Adjustment to deny a use permit for a Standard Oil service station at Charleston Boulevard and Tenth Street. About a dozen nearby residents backed protests citing noise and traffic concerns and the small lot size spurred the denial. The applicant appealed to the City Commission.
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Charleston Boulevard
Tenth Street
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Standard Oil Company
City Commission
Humphries Pursue 100 Mile Search for Lost Wolfhound Nina
John and Doris Humphries walked 100 miles in two days across Market Harborough searching for their German Wolfhound Nina. The dog returned home by itself yesterday.
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Market Harborough
England
UPI
John
Doris Humphries
Nina
Ex-Mayor Ferron’s Funeral Set for Today in Las Vegas
Funeral services for William E. Ferron 77 longtime Las Vegas resident and former mayor from 1919 to 1921 will be held at Palm Mortuary today at 2 p.m. The prominent pharmacist owned White Cross Drug Store and is survived by his widow Ruth two daughters Barbara and Shirley a brother Robert and six grandchildren. Entombment will follow at Palm Mausoleum.
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William E. Ferron
Las Vegas
Palm Mortuary
Tally Jarrett
Christ Church Episcopal
Ferron
White Cross Drug Store
S. 5Th Place
Break‑in Stolen Jewelry and Cash From Home
Unemployed waitress Marie H. Palozzi returned home to discover a break in. A rear window and screen were removed and about $1,170 in jewelry and cash were reported missing. Police say the incident occurred while she was visiting friends. The thief took $260 in cash and most of her personal jewelry.
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Marie H. Palozzi
Miss Palozzi
Warden complaints on money staff and prison farm
Prison Warden Jack Fogliani submitted a biennial report citing chronic money and staff shortages and a substandard physical plant at the maximum security facility. He said 53 new positions were cut to 37 and urged legislative action to allow warden residence outside the site and to improve the farm-ranch operation.
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Carson City
UPI
Jack Foglines
Richard Grundy
Fogliani
Travel Agents Begin Meeting at Flamingo Hotel
The fourth annual Las Vegas Winter Showcase opens at the Flamingo Hotel with over 1,000 western travel agents expected. The three day gathering will showcase travel and vacation possibilities in Las Vegas and is sponsored by the hotel.
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Las Vegas
Flamingo Hotel
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Alan Bible
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Della
Cleopatras
Vita Cruz
Bob Sims
Ylang
Driftwood Lounge
Fidelity
Charleston & Ninth
Chicago
TWA
Diners’ Club
New York
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