Death claims Professor at University in Las Vegas
Dr Thomas Rosseau Dickinson a Nevada Southern professor dies after a heart attack. A private funeral will be held at Bunker Brothers Chapel of Memories with Rev Roger W Sawyer officiating. He served in the Navy and led English studies in Las Vegas and Reno.
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Nevada Southern
Bunker Brothers Funeral Home
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Griffith Methodist Church
Dickinson
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Carlson
Bill Daley
Florida
Navy
University of Nevada
Reno
Las Vegas
University
Nevada
Nevada Assembly Shows Carnival Front at Session
Hank Greenspun criticizes the Nevada Legislature for spectacle and perceived payoffs. He blasts Diamond Tooth Miller as a front man for Democratic insiders, notes misstatements by leaders, and warns the press will investigate rather than report.
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Democratic Party
T-Bird Sale Okayed by Nevada Gaming Commission
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the $10 million sale of the Thunderbird Hotel to Consolidated Casinos Corp while deferring a Tropicana sale and a TallyHo license. The Thunderbird deal follows prior State Gaming Control Board recommendations, with final approval contingent on closing.
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Alex Shoofey
Las Vegas
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Phoenix
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Portland
Ore
Churchill Sufferer Slumbers As Nation Awaits Farewell
Sir Winston Churchill, 90, remained in frail condition after a Friday stroke, sleeping through the day with no change in his status. Lord Moran, his 82 year old physician, said another bulletin would be issued tomorrow morning as Britain contemplates a fitting farewell.
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UPI
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British Medical Association
CIA Vet Supports Czar Tale of Romanoff Fortune Claim
Hermann Kimsey, ex CIA analyst and Goldwater security chief, says CIA tests on defectee Goleniewski prove he is Grand Duke Alexei, the Russian Czarevich. He believes CIA proofs could back claims to the Romanoff fortune exceeding 400 million dollars. Kimsey investigates for the Academy for Scientific Interrogation.
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Dealers Pressure Riddle Dealers Pressure Riddle
Tom Hanley of the American Federation of Gaming Casino Employees says he has waited five days for a meeting with attorney Louie Wiener and will picket to pressure negotiation. He claims the union can picket for any purpose and argues a Nevada Supreme Court ruling supports actions without NLRB certification.
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American Federation of Gaming
Riddles
Louie Wiener
Riddle
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Nevada Supreme Court
Reapportionment Debate Opens in Nevada Legislature
Assemblymen James Gibson of Henderson and Ray Kinsley of Lovelock pushed a reapportionment bill in Carson City. The plan would shift Clark County to seven senators and 15 assembly members, Washoe to five senators and 10 assembly members, leaving 15 smaller counties in five districts each. The proposal aims for 17 senators and 35 assembly members and includes a constitutional amendment proposal to require apportionment by the legislature.
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Pershing
Douglas
Ormsby
Storey
Esmeralda
Lyon
Critics fault governor cuts in fish and game plan
Local educators criticise the governor's speech to the legislature as proposals seek cuts, with opposition voiced over potential impacts on resources and programs. The National Group also criticizes the fish and game board cutback, signaling broader concerns across state agencies.
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National Group
Game
How to Do It Gals SUN Program at Las Vegas Convention Center
A SUN program for Las Vegas women runs next Monday through Wednesday at 7 30 p m for two hours. Each evening features a different home economist from national firms. Monday opens with Alice Gaston and Lily Georgene Johnson. Tuesday covers care free cooking and space age glass. glamour makeup gets 15 minutes. The final night features laundry magic and a wash n wear show plus a preview of an electronic cooking center. A portable appliance is shown as a door prize each session.
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Convention Center
Alice Gaston
University of Nevada
Lily Georgene Johnson
General Electric Co
Leona Lee
Frigidaire
Josephine Blanch
Leopard Captured Near Paso Robles After Las Vegas Attack
Rajah a 175 pound Asian leopard was captured by Paso Robles police after an attack on Linda Lee Barnum in Las Vegas. The cat hissed during questioning of its owner Maria Dokolas who plans legal action to keep Rajah. Officials charged Dokolas with transporting a wild animal across state lines and moved the leopard to a zoo.
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UPI
Las Vegas
California
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Rajah
Linda Lee Barnum
Eral
Nevada official urges zoo placement for leopard in Las Vegas case
Rajah Al Jonez of the Nevada Fish and Game Commission said the leopard known as Rajah the Jeopard should stay in a zoo, preferably Atascadero California, unless absolutely necessary to move. He noted no jurisdiction over the owner and said federal authorities must decide. The animal was impounded at Paso Robles county park zoo after a reported attack. a 14 day rabies quarantine is standard.
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Cloudy Weather With Mild Temperatures Today
A weather notice reports considerable cloudiness with gentle winds. Forecast high around 65 and low near 40, noontime humidity about 30 percent, sunrise at 6 49 and sunset at 4 55.
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