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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
13
Las Vegas Sun reports Paul Pry is on a special assignment in the Bahamas for a couple of weeks. No column will run from Algiers until his return and the desk notes the Algiers scene will be unchanged.
Convention-goers in Las Vegas are expected to spend over 2.5 million dollars in the first two weeks of February. The event brings together industry figures from brewing and science sectors for meetings and exhibitions.
The city plans to annex 500 homes sold by First Western Savings and Loan to a Los Angeles group for about 4.25 million dollars. Investors will offer homes to the North Las Vegas City Housing Authority while the government assists relocation of 250 families by quarter end. The Housing Authority has 114 low rent housing applications, including 74 from Nellis AFB military families, with 10 leases completed.
Associated Property Owners of Nevada will hear the complete transcript of the just-expired Grand Jury at 8 p.m. tomorrow downstairs in the Silver Nugget. President Jake Gareheim said the report would be read in its entirety.
Henderson city officials rejected a proposed 25 percent reduction in assessed valuation for property taxes. Councilman Bud Franklin failed to secure a second to his motion on the Clark County Board of Equalization. Opposing members included Lou LaPorta Mayor Bill Taylor Darwin Lamb Grant Stewart and Dell Robison.
Nevada Supreme Court refuses Lester Foy appeal in Las Vegas 1965 narcotics case. Foy, arrested while driving, police say a yellow balloon with heroin capsules surfaced from his mouth. Court rules arrest lacked probable cause and ownership not imputable to Foy.
Nevada officials form a Citizens Committee on Juvenile Problems as a federal study by the U.S. Children's Bureau begins. Supreme Court Justice David Zenoff announced appointments including State Sen. Helen Herr, Clark County officials, judges, superintendents, and health and welfare leaders. The panel will review detention homes welfare and juvenile courts and report to the Governor and Legislature.
Clark County manager Dave Goddard forecasts 120000 vehicle registrations in Clark County and over 320000 statewide by the Jan 31 deadline. He notes up to 20000 area residents remain unregistered and outlines fines, extended Sahara office hours, and rush staffing to handle the late surge.
The Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual dinner in the Frontier Hotel Americana Room tonight. A social hour starts at 7 p.m. with installation of officers and directors to follow, featuring guest speaker Alvin S. White of Trans World Airlines and emcee Red McIlvaine. The Edward Brahams Musical Workshop Chorus will perform.
Carl Price presented Jack Hallahan with a charter uniting Henderson Democrats after a two year dispute over official club recognition. Hallahan announced an open meeting for January 30 with place to be announced. Charter officers include Hallahan president Charboneau vice president Kesterson secretary Sullivan treasurer. Board members listed.
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