Regulators deny Gordon bid to run two race books in Las Vegas
The Nevada Gaming Commission rejected Harry A. Gordons bid for a second race book license, citing concerns over concentrating licensing in one person. Chairman James W. Hotchkiss and others pressed for strict supervision and noted Gordons frequent travel. The panel granted other licenses, transfers, and probationary stints, while delaying several applications and investigations.
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Nevada Gaming Commission
Harry A. Gordon
Gordon
James W. Hotchkiss
Milton W. Kkeefe
Udon
Heallywood
N. 1St St
Preston A. Parkinson
Four Oneen Inc
James F.barrett
Wiliam Dark
del Mar
Las Vegas Blvd
North
Las Vegas
Bearden Sues City of Boulder and Officials
Marvin Bearden former city accountant sues Boulder for 25000 each in two unlawful arrest and two malicious prosecution claims plus five thousand against ex police officer Robert Garn and acting Chief H G Smith combined with a separate 5000 against Garn and Smith. Bearden arrested July 23 1965 after EB notice indicated failure to register as ex felon later cleared by California authorities showing innocence and expunged record. He resigned from the city and his case featured in a public hearing for former City Manager William Cottrell who was fired over FBI report actions. Bearden was arrested July 25 and released on 150 bail.
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Las Vegas
Parkinson
Jean Dutron
Res Estate
Robert Brook
Sambo
Las Vegas Blvd
E.ahi
Bearden
Robert Garn
Clark County Probation Office
H. G. Smith
William Cottrell Cottrell
Cottrell
Richard Petersons
Tougher Law For Drivers
Las Vegas seeks an ordinance to revoke licenses for drivers who commit willful violence or property destruction. City attorney Sidney Whitmore announced the plan yesterday at a department heads meeting. If approved, the measure could reach the commission for passage in early February.
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Las Vegas
Sidney Whitmore
City Closes Cash Box Amid Revenue Drop
Las Vegas city managers orders a hiring freeze as revenue receipts fall. Art announces employees who depart face replacement only when necessary. Officials blame weaker economy and reduced cigarette, gasoline, and auto taxes for a two month decline.
Judge Bounced in Vegas Wiretap Case Motions
A multi million dollar suit brought by Fremont Hotel executive Eddie Levinson and chief engineer John Grandi against Central Telephone Co and four FBI agents will be set for arguments before District Judge John Mowbray. Judge Sexton was asked to disqualify due to criticism by the Nevada Supreme Court in the Kolod case and will not hear the motions this week. The court will accept motions by 1 a.m. today and set a date for argument next week. no hearing will occur today.
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Fremont
Eddie Levinson
John Grandi
Central Telephone Co
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dist
John Mowbray
Levson
Grandi
Levinson
John Sexton
Sexton
Nevada State Supreme Court
Ruby Kolod
William D. Hundley
Anti Crime Committee
FBI
Nevada
Ton
Supreme Court
Kolod
City Hall Blunder Delays Las Vegas Teen Recreation Center
City officials battle ongoing problems at the Westside Teen Center project at 6200 Elton as Sharpe Construction falls months behind schedule. A misposted agenda nearly released Scott Construction’s bond. the city withholds final payment as work remains unfinished and power and utilities cause further delays. If not completed by January 25 a 125 per day late penalty applies, unless an extension is granted at the February meeting.
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Las Vegas
Westside
City Commission
Scott
Recreation Department
Public Works Department
Sharpe
Las Vegas to vote on higher speed limits on key corridors
Las Vegas city commissioners may approve increases tonight for Tonopah Highway and Oakes Boulevard. Proposed changes would raise Monopah Vegas Drive to 45 mph, Tonopah Decatur to 55 mph, and Oakey Arville to 68 mph, marking 10 to 19 mph jumps.
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Tonopah Highway
Oakes Boulevard
Las Vegas City
Tonopah
Decatur
Cheyenne
Oakey
Arville
Tools Missing Window Cleaner Reported Thefts At Business
A window cleaner named Avern reported a theft of about 19 500 in tools from his business on Jil] 5 Second Street. The crime occurred between January 12 and 14. He lives at 28 Delmar Street.
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Second
Delmar Ss
Sun Subscription Rates in Las Vegas
Las Vegas advertises daily single copy at 10 cents and Sunday at 20 cents. Carrier delivery costs 2.00 per month. Mail subscription options include one month 3.00, three months 9.00, six months 14.00, and twelve months 30.00.
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