Nevada Governor Seeks No Tax Increase For Budget Plan
Governor Sawyer opened the Nevada legislature with a 1965 66 budget of 54.4 million and 1966 67 of 59.2 million, predicting a 4 million general fund balance. He stressed education funding is the majority of spending and argued existing taxes can cover current needs. He urged no new taxes this session while proposing an estate tax and broader unemployment and crime provisions, plus civil rights alignments and higher official salaries. He urged counties to aid the aged with Kerr Mills funds and urged federal medical assistance for the aged.
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Silver Slipper sale looms as IRS posts sealed bids
The Silver Slipper hotel complex Frontier Village and related property face sale to satisfy a government lien with bids opening February 1. The piece recalls former owners and a desire to keep the historic site intact while acknowledging changing times.
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Roosevelt Tells Vegans Nation Facing Big Year
California congressman James Roosevelt spoke at the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Riviera Hotel, presenting an optimistic 1965 economic outlook tied to steel labor talks UN role and global stability. He urged equal opportunity for small businesses, noting they hire more people than large firms. He also discussed Johnson's programs with an eye on primary politics against Mayor Sam Yorty.
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Lawmen Seek Leopard Belonging to Paradise Valley Resident
Deputy sheriffs and game wardens hunted a leopard that attacked a local woman at Day Dream Ranch after breaking its leash. The cat is owned by Maria Dokalas of 3306 Smoke Tree Rd. Police report the owner and animal were asked to leave a Paradise Valley establishment.
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Thunderbird Hotel sale approved to Webb subsidiary
Nevada Gaming Control Board deferred action on the Tropicana Hotel sale and gaming license for 30 days while approving the Thunderbird Hotel sale to a Del E Webb Corp subsidiary. The board also recommended denial for two major license applications and approval for 19 minor ones, with final state commission action pending in Las Vegas.
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Diamond Tooth Miller Improperly Introduces Governor
Carson City Nevada Assembly sergeant at arms Dean Miller nicknamed Diamond Tooth made a gaffe at a joint Senate and Assembly session by introducing Gov. Grant Sawyer as the governor of New Mexico. Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt corrected the record by recognizing him as Nevada's governor.
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Nevada
Weather Roundup: Cloudy Skies With Mild Winds
Variable high cloudiness and gentle winds mark today with a predicted high of 68 and a low of 43. Noontime humidity at 32 percent, sunrise at 6 50 and sunset at 4 54. Yesterday reached 66 for a high and 41 for a low.
Reports Hint Sir Winston May be Dead
Sir Winston Churchill was attended by his personal physician at 2:10 am and a police inspector arrived at 4:94 am as fear grew that the soldier statesman was nearing death. Officials planned to inform Queen Elizabeth II and key leaders before any public announcement. Lord Moran remained by Churchill’s side at No. 28 Hyde Park Gate where lights had been out since the Friday stroke.
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NLV Expands City Size by Annexation Moves
North Las Vegas City Council approved a two step annexation increasing the city by over two square miles. The first annexed about 1,300 acres largely uninhabited except for resistant homesteaders who opposed the move. The second annexed 320 acres owned by influential interests as required by law.
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Las Vegas
Construction Uptrend in Southern Nevada Forecast
The Sun reports a continuing uptrend in Southern Nevada construction activity with rising projects in Las Vegas and nearby counties. Analysts cite strong demand, expanding infrastructure, and increased private investment shaping the regional building outlook.
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Nevada
Poetic justice eyed in municipal court case fixing
Investigation of alleged case fixing in Municipal Court reveals two individuals may have paid fines twice. One, a Des Moines linked driver, sent $150 to settle a drunken driving charge from 1963, while another local driver paid $50 for a 1962 driving offense.
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