Co op Manager Widens Claims In Overcharging Battle
Nevada power company faced sharper accusations from the National Rural Cooperative Association as the group widened claims of overcharging. Reid Gardner did not comment as officials review the NRCA statements, marking a third offensive in a heated dispute shaping policy on rural electric rates.
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NRECA Chief Reaffirms Overcharge Claims
Clyde T Ellis, general manager of the NRECA, released a further statement saying a nationwide study shows four private utilities were overcharging. The report substantiates the initial charges and continues on page one.
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DA's Office Probes Fund To Keep Gambling in LA
The California attorney general’s office investigated a reported half million dollar fund to defeat a 1962 ballot measure aiming to outlaw draw poker in Los Angeles County. Chief Deputy Atty. Gen. Richard R. Rogan said results would be released in about two weeks.
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Digits, budgets, and the zeroes that shape a nation
A columnist laments public apathy to federal spending and highlights how small errors, like deleting zeros, can distort budgets. He recalls thrift in youth, the value of a penny saved, and the shifting perspective on millions and billions, hinting at continued discussion on government finance.
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Wouldn't Block Lize Wedding Eddie Reveals
Richard Burton’s possible marriage to Elizabeth Taylor was discussed as Eddie Fisher said he would not block any union. Fisher stated he has no immediate plans for divorce from Elizabeth Taylor but would not stand in the way if she seeks marriage to Burton. He denied knowledge of any divorce by Burton’s wife Sybil and mentioned Taylor’s Rome separation during Cleopatra production.
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Atomic Reactor OK'd for U of N Campus at Reno
The Atomic Energy Commission will issue a permit to the University of Nevada Reno for construction of an atomic research reactor on campus. Senators Bible and Cannon announced the project, planned for completion before June, for research training and isotope production. The reactor will be in the nuclear engineering building on the east side of campus after safety analysis.
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Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures and Winds
Partly cloudy day with northwesterly winds 15 to 20 mph. High 4, low 25. Yesterday’s high 55, low 25. Noontime relative humidity 2 percent. Sunrise 6 49, sunset 4 55.
Labour Leader Gaitskell Dies at 56 in London
Hugh Gaitskell, leader of the British Labour Party and a potential future Prime Minister, died last night at Middlesex Hospital at age 56. Officials cited a mystery virus linked to pleurisy and pericarditis as the cause. The party faces a leadership crisis amid a key moment for a return to power.
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Reno Casinos Tax Dispute Ends In Court Ruling
The Reno casino tax dispute ended in U S court yesterday with the RS arguing Raymond Smith was worth up to 500000 as general manager between 1952 and 1956. The old position contends salary under a 21 year contract was deductible as a business expense. The contract, with Raymond A Smith and his sons Harold and Raymond, set compensation at 10000 yearly plus 20 percent of profits. Total payments grew from 44000 to over 500000. The Smiths returned to clarify testimony on casino operations.
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Tshombe in Role Of Persuader
UN officials said yesterday that President Moise Tshombe would fly to Kobwezi to persuade his hard followers to surrender peacefully to UN troops, despite the peril to his life.
Skywatchers Tale Huge Flares From Nevada Test Range
The Atomic Energy Commission announced Sandia Corporation will launch two Deacon Arrow rockets next Wednesday night to test three large flares released at 300000 feet. Observers near Las Vegas and near Reno will watch the 56 mile high display, with launches scheduled between 7 and 1 pm and possibly postponed to Thursday.
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Surplus Auction Slated on Strip At Dunes Hotel
The Defense Surplus Agency plans a March 13 and 14 sale at the Dunes Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The auction will feature military equipment originally paid for by the government. Officials invite Friendly foreign governments and American firms to participate in the sale.
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Soviet Official Sees Castro After Caribbean Crisis Rumors
Soviet First Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily V. Kuentsov met Fidel Castro in Havana. Rumors circulated that he was being sidelined by the Cuban leadership over the Caribbean crisis, following talks with Raul Roa.
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No Comment From Nevada PSC Chairman Overcharges Claim
Nevada Power customers faced alleged overcharges of more than a million dollars, with PSC Chairmen declining to argue further. Clyde Ellis figures disputed. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association critiques rate structure. Allard notes 1998 rate of return at 6.97 percent, 1956 3.18, 1960 7.96, 1961 7.34, varying by locality due to conditions.
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Dock Strike May End Tomorrow
Len Warne Morse, chairman of the President’s inquiry into the 27 day dock strike, said negotiations will continue through Sunday midnight and he hopes to announce a settlement to the public by tomorrow night.
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Holiday Hotel to Add 11 Stories in Reno
The Holiday Hotel in Reno plans an 11 story addition over the east parking lot to add 100 rooms and a convention area seating 500 to 750. The project, costing about 1.5 million dollars, will double current space and should be finished early next year.
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