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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1969

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State Fiscal Expert Sees Huge Gains for Nevada Revenue

UPI reports Nevada fiscal analyst Robert Bruce of the Legislative Counsel Bureau predicts the state will post record tax revenues. He forecasts an 8.1 percent rise next fiscal year and 7.8 percent in 1970 71, about two million above Gov. Laxalt and budget director Howard Barrett.

Carson City UPI Nevada Paul Laxalt Robert Bruce Legislative Counsel Bureau Laxalt Howard Barrett Senate Finance Committee

New Storm Prompts Death Toll and Flood Threat Across California

A major Pacific storm drenched northeastern Los Angeles County with up to 20 inches of rain triggering mudslides and evacuations. At least 47 deaths were linked to the storm including fourteen drownings and nine highway accidents. Six boy campers and two adults disappeared in Sespe Creek during a rescue mission while a survivor joined a search at Santa Paula for ten missing companions.

California Los Angeles County Santa Paula Los Padres National Forest Sespe Creek

Death of Mary deLourdes, Las Vegas Good Shepherd head

Mother Mary deLourdes, 80, former head of the Good Shepherd Home for Girls in Las Vegas, died yesterday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. A 51-year member of the Order of Good Shepherd, she dedicated her life to aiding troubled teens through service, contemplation, and mission work in the United States and Far East. Survivors include nephew William Buckeridge niece Eileen Harrison and sister-in-law Mrs Louis Winkler, all of Wisconsin.

Mary deLourdes Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital United States Far East Good Shepherd Home For Girls Las Vegas The Order of Good Shepherd William Buckeridge Eileen Harrison Louis Winkler Wisconsin

Tax Board Orders 10 Percent West Side Property Valuation Boost

The Clark County tax appeals board ordered County Assessor James A Bilbray to raise the value of all west side Strip land and buildings by 10 percent effective immediately. The move targets about 100 million dollars in Strip property and could add 500 thousand dollars in county revenue before June. Board chair Grant Stewart said the change equalizes assessed valuations across Sahara Avenue with the east side noting historic traffic patterns and the Strip’s current access via Interstate 15.

James A. Bilbray Bilbray Sahara Avenue Equalization Board Grant Stewart Las Vegas

Full Scale Hearing On NSW Bond Woes Scheduled Monday

North Las Vegas bond default problems rise to the forefront as City Manager Clay Lynch and local officials prepare for a 9 a.m. Monday hearing before two Nevada legislative committees. The session follows a report by Robert Bruce that $256,308 in interest and principal payments are in default on $2.3 million of bonds issued to finance an industrial park.

Nsw Carson City SUN _ Legislative Bureau North Las Vegas Gibson Clay Lynch Kenneth Buck Public Employes Retirement Board Robert Bruce Retirement Board Las Vegas Bruce Legislative Commission

Youthful Musicians Home From Nixon Inauguration Parade

Western High School student band members recalled marching in Nixon s Washington inauguration parade after a two week campaign that raised 25 900 for expenses. The 80 young musicians spoke of traffic government buildings haircuts and Arlington National Cemetery where they cried at President Kennedy s grave, realizing how many have died for America.

Western High School Richard M. Nixon Washington, D.C Arlington National Cemetery Kennedy America

Pueblo Skipper Warned of Possible Serious Charge

Navy counsel told USS Pueblo captain Lloyd M. Bucher that he could face violation of orders charges after the seizure by a foreign power. He was advised by the Navy Court of Inquiry counsel of his right to refuse answering questions.

Pueblo Coronado, Calif UPS U. S. Navy Uss Pueblo Lloyd M. Bucher Bucher Navy

Ace Cab signs wage pact with Las Vegas Teamsters Local

Ace Cab Company reached a new work contract with the Las Vegas Teamsters after a month of negotiations. Drivers gain a minimum of 20 dollars daily, with Ace Cab planning 25 to 40 cabs in operation within two days. The Nevada Public Service Commission will hold allocation hearings next Tuesday at the Convention Center. Dick Thomas of the Teamsters announced the agreement. Ace Cab owners Pandolfo, Payne, and Costanza had previously halted service over terms.

Las Vegas Teamsters Union Ace Cab Company Teamster Las Vegas Checker Cab Ace Cab Teamsters Dick Thomas Nevada Public Service Commission Convention Center Larry Pandolfo George Payne Nick Costanza Thomas

Weather Summary for Today

Partly cloudy and windy with southwesterly winds 15 to 25 mph. The high near 60 and low around 40, yesterday’s high 62 and low 49. Noontime humidity about 39 percent. Sunrise at 6 48 and sunset at 4 58.

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