Lawyer Blasts Boy Autopsy at Nevada Hospital Inquest
In Reno UPI Melvin Belli and Reno lawyer Roger Bissett attacked the autopsy on 11 year old Martin Kelly Glenn, a patient in the state hospital mental retardation ward. Pathologist Dr James Decker testified the body showed neck marks and scalp swelling from a prior bump, with asphyxia from neck and chest compression listed as the cause following other investigations. Witnesses described a restraining jacket used to prevent Bed or chair falls amid entangled harness initial reports.
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UP Drops Proposed Train Cut Across Nevada Route
Union Pacific says it will continue the Omaha to Los Angeles service passing through Las Vegas Caliente and Jean in Southern Nevada after withdrawing its ICC discontinuation filing. Trains 5 and 6 operate in opposite directions at similar times amid Nevada Public Service Commission protest.
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Fiore Named To Fourth Term As Club President
Nick Kelly Fiore was elected to a fourth consecutive term as president of the Italian American Club. Officers include Pete Bommarito reelected first vice president Bernard Provenzano second vice president Harry Devecks corresponding secretary Vic Matera recording secretary Fred Gorte treasurer Art Milardi financial secretary. Directors are Charles Paris Vic Scaramasino Al Isola Ed Tafuri Mike Pisanello Pat Bove. Pop Mirabelli named honorary board member.
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Bernard Provenzano
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Art Milardi
Charles Paris
Vic Scaramasino
al Isola
Ed Tafuri
Mike Pisanello
Pat Bove
Pop” Mirabelli
Paradise Democratic Club Plans Election At Tropicana
The Paradise Democratic Club meets at 8 p.m. Friday in Meeting Room A of the Tropicana Hotel. President Raymond Lee says new officers will be elected and plans formed for next month's precinct meetings.
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Tropicana Hotel
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Las Vegas Sun Staff and Doings Note Subscription Rates
Information on Las Vegas Sun staff and executives appears alongside postal details and advertising representatives. The notice lists editors and managers and provides subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions along with payment terms and carriers.
Laxalt remains firm against cigarette tax hike
Gov. Paul Laxalt refused proposals to raise the cigarette tax by three cents to aid financially troubled cities. He met Sparks officials who pleaded for funds for a long delayed building program and employee pay raises. He said the cigarette tax would not be on the February special session agenda and urged cities to endure until the 1969 Legislature. Las Vegas used an emergency loan to cover shortfalls.
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UPI
Paul Laxalt
Sparks
Las Vegas
Renoite Dies in Toll Rise for '67 Road Death
John F. Dale 81 of Reno died from injuries after being struck while crossing Fourth Street on December 29. He had been at Washoe Medical Center since the accident, and his death increases the 1967 highway toll to 181.
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Judge to Speak at Evening Optimists Club Dinner
Supreme Court Justice John Mowbray will address the Evening Optimists Club after a 7 p.m. dinner at the Elks Lodge. President Blair Jolliff said yesterday that the talk will focus on respect for the law.
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Instigator Named In 63 Sinatra Plot In California
Federal court disclosures reveal Joseph Clyde Amsler was freed on probation after admitting Keenan began the 1963 Sinatra kidnapping scheme. Keenan is said to have fabricated a story involving young Frank Sinatra to gain publicity. The ransom was set after Frank Sinatra Jr. was abducted and released unharmed following a $240,000 payment.
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Lompoc
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Keenan
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Hayden named principal for Brinley Junior High
Clark County trustees prepare to approve Dr. Don E. Hayden as principal of the new J. Harold Brinley Junior High School with a Jan. 12 start date if approved. Hayden, 43, has led in the district since 1955, taught in Idaho previously, and holds degrees from Colorado State College of Education and the University of Southern Mississippi. Brinley High opens in September.
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J. Harold Brinley
J. D. Smith Junior High School
Hayden
McGill
Payette
Idaho
Hancock Drops Casino Bid At Incline
Reno accountant Newell Hancock has withdrawn his bid to buy the Incline Village Casino at Lake Tahoe for 70 000 dollars. He had offered to purchase from developer Arthur Wood whose gaming license was suspended for one year in November over a cheating charge.
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UPI
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Newell Hancock
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Lake Tahoe
Arthur Wood
Nevada to cut crippled kids services due to funds
The Nevada Board of Health heard that crippled children services face cuts as costs rise and federal funding declines. Lillian Bergevin cited hospital care at 80 dollars a day in another state and urged tighter case screening and prioritization while noting staff shortages after Dr. Hurley’s retirement. In the first six months, 120000 dollars was spent on professional services and 110000 dollars on hospital care.
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UPS
Nevada Board of Health
Lillian Bergevin
State Health Department
Daniel Hurley
Crippled Children’s
Crash Victims Recovering After Runaway Car
Police said the driver, a 17 year old, caused injuries to eight people on Monday night with seven of eight in critical condition. Lowell Snowden, 805 Weaver Drive, cited for reckless driving and driving without a license. Thirteen year old Alane Snowden remained in critical condition with multiple injuries at Southern Nevada Hospital.
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Weaver Drive
Alane Snowden
Southern Nevada Hospital
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