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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1969
Page
3
The Las Vegas SUN World Masters Marathon Committee invites entries to predict the Third Annual Las Vegas SUN World Masters Marathon winner and time. Prizes include a television set a clock radio and a transistor radio with an awards banquet for winners.
An 18 year old Las Vegas resident Donald Clement Chovanak faces a Justice Court arraignment on charges of selling dangerous drugs to police undercover agents. He allegedly sold two capsules of psilocybe mushrooms for 10 dollars in marked money early Friday and is being held in city jail awaiting action. James R Henderson sues as president of the organizing body.
Two men from New Jersey and New York were arrested on kidnapping charges in Las Vegas after a November 28 1968 incident. Joe Ziruolo 18 of Jersey City and San Parmese 483 of New York were identified as suspects. Edward Meador of Las Vegas, the kidnapping victim, was unharmed after being released.
The Federated Employers of Nevada Inc announces its first annual business luncheon to be held Tuesday January 21 1969 at the Sahara Hotel. The event aims to discuss statewide labor and business issues and features notes from association leaders.
The Las Vegas Sun announces its editorial leadership and staff roles and lists subscription rates for single copies and home delivery. It notes mailing terms and that all mail subscriptions must be prepaid.
A flight instructor clinic will be held in the Las Vegas area from February 27 to 29. Sponsored by the Airplane Pilots and Owners Association and the Nevada Safety Council, location to be announced. The program targets aspiring instructors and student pilots studying theory of flight meteorology FAA regulations and aviation medicine.
Republican caucus adopts new rules to inform Nevadans on bills before Assembly committees after January 20. By mid afternoon each legislative day committee chairmen will file the next days agenda, with bill lists to be more available to wire services in the Capitol Building. Zel Lowman, Assembly majority leader, said the change aims to improve transparency.
The Nevada Chapter of Associated General Contractors invites Nevada residents to submit nominations for the second annual SIR awards. Chapter President Robert L. Helms says nominees should be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the construction industry and the community.
Richard Coreson of Beverly Hills files a 690000 damage suit in Superior Court with his wife Donna against five men including Maurice Friedman and the Friars Club. He alleges losses of 50000 from a rigged gin rummy game at the Beverly Hills club in 1963 and 40000 from a 1962 Palm Springs game.
Applications for matching funds to support Nevada cultural and performing arts groups are now being accepted by the Nevada State Council on the Arts. Last year $30,909 was awarded to 10 organizations. next year’s funds depend on federal appropriations. Deadline February 28, council meets March 15 in Reno to approve awards.
World's Champion Pinto Paso owned by Las Vegans Marcos and Juanita Daly will give an exhibition tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Stardust Horseman's Park. The rare breed is one of only five in the United States.
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