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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
The Senate committee approves broad tax cut reductions signaling a significant early win for supporters. Lawmakers say the measure could reshape state revenue, prompting debate on timing and impact. The article notes political maneuvering and potential opposition from fiscal watchdogs.
In a strong show of support for Barry Goldwater Nevada GOP leaders rally behind him. George Abbott and Paul Laxalt praise his fervor while opponents warn the party risks misreading national needs. The piece labels Goldwater as controversial yet influential, noting Nevada’s eager but risky stance.
Clark County school officials asked the Nevada Legislature for about 991,500 more for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Leland Newcomer cited soaring enrollments and a per pupil cost of 155 dollars versus 540 statewide, defending higher teacher salaries to lift quality. Gov Sawyer proposed 1.5 million statewide with Clark County about 800,000.
Liz Taylor and Richard Burton landed in Los Angeles at 6 03 p m aboard a DC3 after a Mexico trip. They faced a crowd of reporters and waited parents as officials handled customs. The couple plans to stay several days amid a Fisher related divorce dispute and talks of a possible marriage.
Miss Shickell an English born stewardess testified for the government in the case against Charles Monico Allen Smiley and Johnny Marshall accusing them of extorting Ray Ryan for sixty thousand dollars. She described meeting Ryan on a flight from London to Los Angeles and being his guest in Palm Springs.
The Senate Finance Committee advanced a major tax cut measure, approving a two year plan to lower individual rates from 20 to 91 percent to 14 to 70 percent by 1965. The panel also set withholding at 14 percent for this year, aiming to inject about 800 million dollars monthly into the economy post enactment. Final action possible today or tomorrow as amendments remain.
The Senate approved two bills affecting the Colorado River Commission and driver license fees. One bill cuts driver's licenses from 3 to 1 and chauffeur licenses from 5 to 2 for residents over 65, aligning rates with younger drivers though permit terms differ. The other bill allows the CRC to sell water to support a $72 million federal pipeline project from Lake Mead to Las Vegas.
Police report David Spotts was shot during a daylight robbery Tuesday afternoon and remained in critical condition in a hospital's special recovery room. Doctors could not determine bullet count or fully examine him due to his condition. He registered at a Strip hotel with a Birmingham Alabama address.
The Los Angeles Superior Court jury ruled Ray Charles must pay 400 a month in child support to Sandra Betts for her daughter, after she initially sought 1100 and then 833 monthly. Judge A A Scott suggested a nonjury trial might have yielded a different result.
Clark County Mental Health Association officials challenge Thomas Wolfe's Esquire portrayal of Rose de Lima Hospital's neuropsychiatric wing as a weekend haven for sex workers. Donal O Callaghan warns the piece may threaten state funded outpatient care contracted with the Dominican Sisters.
Four inches of new snow fell on Reno Tuesday night with eight inches on the ground and a regional power outage earlier. Sierra highways into Nevada were closed by heavy snowfall and US 40 and US 50 were affected. Northern stockmen were warned to protect livestock from blowing drifts while casinos faced isolation due to the snowbound conditions.
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