Lake Mead Boating Moderate as Levels Rise
Pleasant weather last week at Lake Mead saw moderate boating per the National Park Service. Water rose to 1089 feet with all ramps open. Eldorado Willow Beach and Katherine launches rated excellent while Hemenway Harbor sees ramp work. Lake Mohave up to 642 feet with good launches. debris noted from Cottonwood Cove to Willow Beach.
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the Park Service
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Willow Beach
Katherine
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Cottonwood Cove
Fines for Driver Education Explained
James Sale of the Nevada Safety Council outlined a $2 assessment on traffic fines to fund expanded driver education in high schools. The program aims to reduce accidents by five percent or more, with support from multiple Nevada professional and medical groups and PTA units nationwide.
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James Sale
Nevada Safety Council
Nevada Congress
PTA
Tonopah
Sale
Nevada
Sup
Nevada GOP Leader Urges Unity to Rebuild Party
Nevada figure Robert Carr former state GOP chairman and Kennecott Copper Co. official said Republicans must stop infighting and present a united front to support a two party system. He praised Ray Bliss for national leadership and questioned President Johnsons Great Society plans while criticizing the Nevada campaign as disorganized and urging party cohesion.
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Robert Carr
Nevada
Carr
Ohio
Ray Bliss
Bliss
Dean Burch
Johnson
Great Society
Cary
Goldwater
Week in Review and Educator Dies in Las Vegas
The city and the Las Vegas Valley Water District clash over a $20,000 damage bill with potential friendly court action. Educator Dr. James R. Dickinson, 47, Nevada Southern University English chair and community leader, dies after a heart attack. Rajah the leopard injures a birthday girl at Day Dream Ranch, owner faces federal charges.
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Sunrise Hospital
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Symphony Society
University
King’s Crown Tally Ho
State Gaming Control Board
Mojave
Young and Rue Moving and Storage Co
Rajah
Linda Lee Barnum
Dream Ranch
Maria Dokolas
Paso Robles
Calif
North Las Vegas Expands City with Annexation Moves
City councilmen approve two annexation measures adding about 1 620 acres to North Las Vegas. The move follows months of expansion efforts to enlarge the six square mile town, with observers predicting growth toward becoming the largest yet least populated city in the west.
Handwritten wills valid but risky guidance from Las Vegas Sun
A reader asks if a will made entirely in the writer's handwriting is legal. The answer notes holographic wills are legal and binding without notarization or witnesses, but warns such documents should be on plain paper and wholly handwritten. For substantial property, consulting an attorney is advised to ensure true intent is preserved.
Silent World Film Benefit for Underwater Squad Held
A showing of The Silent World will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Fremont Hotel convention hall to benefit the Sheriff’s Underwater Recovery Squad. A $1 donation is collected at the door. The color film includes Mediterranean and Red Sea scenes and underwater images of ancient Greek temples shot by Captain Jacques Cousteau aboard Calypso.
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Sheriff's Underwater Recovery Squad
Fremont Hotel
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Greece
Lions Convention Closes After Five-Day Nevada California Gathering
A five-day Lions International convention for Nevada and California members ended with reaffirmed plans for 1965. Breakfast sessions at five hotels featured six international counselors and a past director discussing aims and future goals. Delegates held business sessions, forums, and panels on projects for the blind narcotics education and international relations, ending with a dinner dance and show.
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Lions International
Sahara Hotel
Leo Curtio
Ely
Gene Brown
Pat Clark
Stan Hyman
Las Vegas
Lions
Sunfoto
Nevada
California
Western Trading Stamp Drive To Build Stadium
Western High School plans a $25,000 stadium fundraiser using trading stamps and cash gifts. Boxes in major stores will collect stamps. S&H Green Stamp Blue Chip Stamp and Orange Stamp Co redeem at set values. A community drive includes a January 3 basketball game with KENO staff and a senior faculty team, plus a March appearance by Abe Woodson.
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Western High School
Western Trading Stamp Drive
Western High
Las Vegas
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Blue Chip
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Orange Stamp Co
Radio Keno
Abe Woodson
Star Kickoff
San Francisco 49Ers
Butcher Field
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Week IN Review
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Las Vega Sun
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Sahara
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Stardust
James Norton
Dunes Wiliam Ochinero
Harry Aslan
Thunderbird
George Cann
Flamingo
Clyde Martyn
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