Casino Center Gamblers Challenge Tax Reassessments
Downtown gamblers protest alleged unfair tax boosts on Fremont Street casinos as Clark County Board of Equalization hearings resume. Fremont Hotel, Golden Nugget, and Horseshoe face dramatic rises. Tax Assessor Bilbray notes potential $500 million rolls, with protests due by January 31.
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Elliott Named Carson City Chamber Manager
Joseph W. Elliott of Reno was named manager of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, replacing Bob Dill who resigned to become Riverside Hotel public relations director in Reno. Elliott has hotel management and public relations experience, including work with KOLO-TV and the Washington D C board of trade.
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Clark lawmaker attends UNR regents meeting over land condemnation
State Assemblyman James Gilson of Clark County attended a University of Nevada regents session in Reno where the board reversed a decision to back condemnation of church owned land for an LDS institute site on a three acre Las Vegas area parcel. The plan, tied to a campus area religious center, faced church opposition and a proposed land swap was rejected.
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Aid Bill Delayed as Senate Reconsiders Education Funds
In Carson City, a $2.7 million supplemental aid bill AB-5 was referred back to the senate finance committee for further study. Chairman Wilson McGowan said the panel may reconsider despite a prior do pass recommendation. Sen Floyd Lamb vowed it would not die in committee, while enrollment figures were cited as needing more definite data for 1965.
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Senator Brown Named Nevada Coordinator for Johnson Drive
Senator B Mahlon Brown of Clark County named Nevada coordinator for President Johnson's 1964 campaign. As minority leader in the Nevada senate he will direct state group activities coordinating Johnson support. Brown, serving his eighth Nevada legislative session, has previous roles as justice of the peace and attorney.
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Las Vegas Clark County 1963 activity rise led by real estate
Bank of Nevada report shows broad gains in 15 indicators for Las Vegas and Clark County in 1963 over 1962. Real estate sales, bank debits, water and electric power sales top the increases. conventions and employment lag with a 40 percent rise in unemployment and a 5.6 percent drop in convention center events. Construction shows mid year leveling but ends 1962 period higher.
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First Western Names Director And Announces Growth
First Western Financial Corp. reports 1963 earnings of 6 065 645 with a five percent stock dividend payable March 31 to shareholders of record February 29. Fred L. Fletcher joins the board as a public interest director. The company forms a fourth subsidiary, First Life Co. Nevada, and notes 87 percent growth in assets from 1962 to 1963.
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Assemblyman denies need of certificate for ambulance service
Las Vegas Assemblyman Bud Bishop, owner of Mercy Ambulance Service, says he does not have a Public Commission certificate to operate in Clark County and believes he does not need one. Cab driver William Mirin filed a formal complaint alleging ambulance services fall under certain statutes, while Mirin notes the statutes define ambulances as carrier services and limit jurisdiction to city limits.
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Social Case Worker Enters Marine Corps Officer Candidate Course
Adam Simpson a social case worker with the Nevada State Department of Health and Welfare in Las Vegas has been accepted for enrollment in the U S Marine Corps officer candidate course. He will attend the 35th course for 10 weeks starting in March at Quantico Virginia and will be commissioned a second lieutenant upon completion. Simpson holds a B S in music education from Tennessee A I State University (1962) and a master's in educational guidance (1963).
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Las Vegas
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Tennessee A & I State University
Maxine Williams
Jefferes suit seeks damages over boat collision at Vegas Wash
Testimony opened in an 85000 damage suit by Mr. and Mrs. Oddie Jefferes against Robert Gripentrog Morse Instrument Co and Ivan Cannon over a June 1961 boat collision at Vegas Wash. Mrs Jefferes alleges injuries caused loss of employment. Trial before Dist Judge John Sexton.
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Knagge
Wesley Jones
Alamo
Centennial Parade in Nevada church bid and dance clash
A century ago in Gold Hill Methodists planned a weeklong fair to fund a church but were blocked by church rules on dancing. Neighbors staged a big dance to raise funds and pass the proceeds to the Methodists. Nevada then boasted many churches yet kept a steady stream of “sinners” for church work.
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