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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1963

Page

2

Plans for Proposed River Resort Aired Before CRC

A plan for a Palm Springs style river resort called Fort Mojave was presented to the Colorado River Commission. Eisner Stewart outlined a development below Davis Dam on the Colorado River with lagoons, two shopping centers, an air strip, marinas, water sports, guest ranches, and estates. Nevada Commissioner Bob Griffith urged stronger state involvement and a check-up on the initial proceedings.

Palm Springs Colorado River Commission Eisner-Stewart Davis Dam Colorado River Fort Mojave Callionne Bob Griffith Las Vegas Nevada

Welfare Boards In Joint Meet Addresses Licensing Gaps

City and county welfare boards held a joint meeting amid weak enforcement of a county license for child care homes. The county board has not met in over a year, prompting plans for Sheriff's investigation and board approval. City officials seek equal standards for city and county homes serving both areas.

Lou Licker Sheriff's Department al Becker City Welfare Department

Two Students Die in Reno Area Accident

Two men were killed in a one car crash near Washoe Valley when their vehicle skidded on ice and struck a utility pole. Peter Silva 20 of Herlong and Michael Gilmore 19 of Sacramento died in the wreck. Two other passengers James Dawe 19 of Fullerton Calin and William Hornbarger 19 of Winnemucca were treated at Washoe Medical Center for minor injuries.

Witliam Hornbarger Winne

Richard Oliver Resigns as City Planner to join Beverly Hills

Richard Oliver, senior planner for the city, has resigned to accept a similar position in Beverly Hills California. He served with the city for less than a year.

Richard Oliver Beverly Hills Calif

The Las Vegas Sun Staff and Publishing Details

The Las Vegas Sun Inc publishes morning editions including Sundays from 900 South Main Street Las Vegas Nevada. Staff includes H M Greenspun president and various editors and managers with national advertising representation and press associations.

H. M Greenspun Ray Germain Norman White Barbara Greenspun A M Greenspun Ruth Delain Bryn Armstrong Joe McClain Tamara Anureeva C. D. James Bob Belz Norvell Wood Dee Coakley Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Main Street Las Vegas

Legislative Audit Conflicts Highlight Nevada Governance

A critical view of state government describes Jeff Springmeyer’s audits in 1961 and 1962, the Governor’s friction with the auditor, payroll cuts, and firings later reversed by the Supreme Court. The piece alleges a vengeance motive to curb legislative checks, arguing the legislature is used to empower the executive and diminish audit power.

Legislative Counsel Jeff Springmeyer Charles Springer Supreme Court of Springmeyer Canpitol Jeff

Special Scout Vote Slated Here Saturday

Special elections Saturday in the El Portal theater will fill Las Vegas North Las Vegas and Clark County offices for a few hours. Interview teams selected 18 boys from many applicants for mayor sheriff and city posts with a luncheon to honor new office holders at the Hotel Hacienda Palo Minon Room.

el Portal Las Vegas North Clark County Charlies I Chuck” Naylor Boy Scout Civic Week Maxwell Kelch Carl Christensen al Gibson Paul Horn Jim Down Dale Schaumberg David Mendenhall Explorers Post Jim Emerson Charles A. Crosbey Explorer Mickey Razy Grant Holland Gary Hoover North Las Vegas Scouts Explorers

Nepal and China Resolve Boundary Dispute

Foreign Minister Dr. Tulsi Giri returned from Peking with a protocol on the Sino-Nepalese border agreement, saying all boundary problems were solved satisfactorily.

Katmandu Nepal UPI Tulsi Giri Peking

Bid Invitation for Plumingo Road and Twain Avenue Sewer Intercenter

Clark County Sanitation District No 1 Las Vegas Nevada invites sealed bids by 2 PM February 20 1963 for constructing about 640 miles of sewer including pipe fittings manholes and related materials. Bidder must submit certified or cashier’s check or bond 10 percent of bid with bids publicly opened and judged.

Plamingo Road Twain Avenue Clark County Las Vegas Nevada Seid Board of Directors Las Waticfac Board of Directors Act Flamingo Road Clark County Sanitation Halli Furnish Ice Ear Financia Aaid District Jack Davie Chart County Sanitation District

Federal Auditors to Question 1961 Travel Costs

Federal auditors will meet city officials Friday to review expenditures from 1961 under Urban Renewal when under city jurisdiction. City Manager W. L. Fletcher cites possible unawareness of a city commission resolution authorizing the expenses with manager's office approval. Auditors seek proper authorization per federal statutes.

W. L. Fletcher

Foster's Shoes ad and help wanted notices

Classified snippet shows Foster's Shoes at 119 N 3rd advertising parking. Job listing calls for a women secretary over 30 with shorthand typing and office skills. Other items offer babysitting and licensed home childcare with contact numbers.

Lovelite Cosmetics Western L. V

Sale ads mixed with rental listings in local classified section

Classified page shows owner listings for four plexes and homes for sale, apartments for rent, pet notices, and miscellaneous goods. Includes phone numbers and prices for furnished and unfurnished rentals, a pet listing, and a mid century sale of appliances and furniture with a moving sale note.

Vegas Village Stock Offering Details

An offering states the company will pay 30 dollars per unit with 1 share preferred and 5 shares common. Contact Ralph J. Harman at 384-9600 or 642-3518 for more information.

Ralph J. Harman

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