Nevada job retraining projects approved in four cities
The Dept of Health Education and Welfare approved four retraining programs for 185 unemployed Nevadans. Las Vegas will host two courses for 75 jobseekers, focusing on general office clerks typists stenographers and nurserymen. Reno and Carson City will host the remaining classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPL
Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare
Las Vegas
Reno
Carson City
Underground Nuclear Test Reported at Yucca Flats
A low yield underground nuclear test was conducted at Yucca Flats Nevada by the Atomic Energy Commission. It was the first test of 1966 and the 68th underground shot since the 1963 test ban treaty. The blast equaled 20 000 tons of TNT or less. Last year 26 underground tests occurred at the site despite labor disputes idling the plant for over a month. Yucca Flats lies about 99 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucca Flats
Nevada Test Sie
Atomic Energy Commision
Las Vegas
Top U S Aviation Writers in Vegas Honor Winners
The 15th annual World Airlines awards go to 20 aviation and travel writers in Las Vegas for 1965 articles. Recipients include Kermit Holt Chicago Tribune and Robert Serling United Press International with ceremonies in Phoenix after a three day hotel industry hosted visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Airlines For Aviation
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Ariz
Kermit Holt
Chicago Tribune
Robert Serling
United Press International
George Carroll
New York Journal
Washoe County School Board Up For National Award
The Washoe County School Board is recommended for a National Education Association Thom McAnn School Board Award for progress in instruction community relations personnel management and construction programs cited by the Washoe County Teachers Association.
Prison appoints George Evermann to supervisory lieutenant
Carson City UPI State Prison Warden Jack Foghan names George Evermann to supervisory lieutenant in charge of custodial control for the two conservation camps work crews at the Capitol. Evermann has seven years at the prison and twenty years with the Los Angeles Police Dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
UPI
Jack Foghan
George Evermann
Capitol
Evermann
Los Angeles Police Dept
Nevada Seeks More Federal Road Funds For Interstate Growth
Nevada Highway Engineer Otis Wright urged more federal funding to keep up with the Interstate program started in 1956. By June 30, 1966, all but 900,000 of the federal aid for design right-of-way and construction will be obligated, with Nevada aiming to complete 535 miles of Interstate routes by 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
UPI
Nevada
Otis Wright
Wright
Highway Department
Educator Brown Named to National Commission on Education and Industry
Frank R. Brown state supervisor of guidance and pupil personnel services was named to the National Commission on Personal Development Through Education and Industry. The commission aims to unite education and industry to develop students educationally and for jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
UPI
Frank R. Brown
National Commission On Personal Development
Jobs Available for Temporary Engineering Aids in West
The U S Bureau of Public Roads seeks temporary engineering aids on highway construction projects in Nevada Arizona and California. Salaries range from 2514 to 4641 yearly plus some subsistence allowance. Complex information available at the Board of Civil Service Examiners in the Post Office here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Nevada
Arizona
California
Board of Civil Service
Beginning Conversational German Classes in Las Vegas
Clark County Schools offers a Beginning Conversational German course starting January 25. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:15 pm for 30 hours at Las Vegas High School Room 211. A $12 registration fee due at the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Las Vegas High School
Best Show In Town on Clark County Planning Board
A Las Vegas column tifts the Clark County Planning Board meeting as the best entertainment of the year with protestors led by Lee Fisher and heckling by Joe Blasco. It notes Ray Little leaving the DA's office for private practice, questions a $39,000 sanitation survey, and mocks a budget move to hire Guild Gray while urging strip signage reform.
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Ralph Denton
Nevada
Clark County
Planning Commission
Ray Little
Christensen, Bell and Morris
Beck and Associates
Las Vegas
Reed
Lou LaPorta
Donald Dawson
Guild Gray
Morning Dew Line salutes public servants and locals
Readers praise public workers at the Motor Vehicle Department in Las Vegas and celebrate morning show hosts and carriers. Robert Bennett, his wife Eileen from Carson City, and local clerks Linda Hadden and Kelly Biner are highlighted. The piece notes extended hours at the Las Vegas MVD, checks on carrier Harold and Steven, and mentions several local figures and events including anniversaries, promotions, and community notices.
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Robert Bennett
East Sahara
Robert
Eileen
Carson City
Las Vegas
Linda Hadden
Kelly Biner
Mornine
Linda
Harold
Kelly
Steven
George Biner
Highland Dr
John
the Sands
Jack Griss
Michael Kaplan
Beverly Hills
Nevada Square
Mike
Jack
J.C
Hash Haniel
Ralph Lamb
Kenny Guinn
Nevada Southern
Priie
Marvin Wampler
Loraine Armbruster
Betty Bell
USAF
Nellis
Betty
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Vegas
Lal
UTD
U.S
Herald
Eric Bramley
American Aviations Publications
Paul Snyder
Wbbm-Tv
Chicago
Sherr Bowen
Wcci-Tv
Minneapolis
al Martinez
Oakland Tribune
Cruise Palmer
Kansas City Star
Jerry Powell
Wky-Tv
Oklahoma City
Art Whitman
St. Louis Post
Dispatch
Wm. Henzey
American Aviation Magazine
Robert Meyer
New York World Telegram & Sun
Cliff McAdams
San Gabriel
Calif
Valley Tribone
Joseph Murphy
Air Transport Workd
Cliff Adkins
Educators Hall Board
Pontiac
PAT Clark
Pontiac, Inc
E. Fremont
da Ait Hy As
SEY
Eee
Golden ‘Gambling Mall
Cepatrons
Joe Tabet
Phil McGraw
Frenchat St
Phil
Lichtweicht
Dan O’leary
Ad Art
Mitch’ Mitchell
Joe Gibney
al Liebscher
Pesver & Associates
Los Angeles
L.A
Fairfax Ave
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