Governors Sales Pitch Cranks Up Auto Parley
More than 7,000 members of the National Automobile Dealers Association toured a mammoth servicing equipment exhibition and manufacturer meetings at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Nevada Gov. Grant Sawyer and NADA director Joseph B. Paul spoke as private dealer meetings dominated the morning. The convention is expected to attract over 18,000 by its Wednesday close.
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Wives Tour Las Vegas as Dealers Learn Salescraft
Women accompanying automobile dealers will tour Las Vegas sights from the Star Dust Hotel starting tomorrow. They will visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Hoover Dam, see Millionaire's Row homes, and attend a Nellis Air Force Base briefing with takeoff and landing demonstrations. Tours continue Tuesday and Wednesday reflecting industry insights.
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Millstone lobby at Nevada legislature prompts moral call
A writer urges action before the Carson City session ends to shield children from harm amid lobbying money. The piece highlights a girl saved by the Good Shepherd home and condemns influence by powerful interests over public policy.
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Liston Dances Way To Jury Acquittal
Sonny Liston, the former heavyweight champion, was acquitted by a Denver county court jury on drunk driving charges. The 30-year-old boxer claimed he was dancing rather than stumbling when arrested after a Christmas encounter with about 10 officers. He testified that police were singling him out and that he was cooperative after the arrest.
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Casino Worker Killed In Vehicle Smashup
Paul Lawler a 41 year old casino cashier and Flamingo Hotel employee died after his car went out of control on East Charleston Blvd crashed into a block wall. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital about 30 minutes after the 5 10 a m crash. He lived at 2116 Cedar and was alone in the car.
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Pioneer Vegan Beckley Dies Rites Tomorrow
Will Beckley 87 a Las Vegas pioneer merchant investor died yesterday Funeral services set for 2 p m tomorrow at Bunker Brothers Mortuary Beckley born in Switzerland came to Las Vegas in 1908 three years after townsite founded His long local career spanned merchandising real estate and investments beginning with a Fremont Street men s clothing store later moving to First and Fremont Streets until 1941 when the Pioneer Club took over the location
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Northwest hit by rainstorms and landslides
Washington Oregon and Idaho faced deadly rain loosened landslides and floods. About 1000 people fled rising waters as 12+ homes were destroyed and highways blocked. Gov Hatfield asked for disaster declarations and guards aided evacuations in La Grande Pendleton and surrounding areas.
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Today's Weather: High Clouds and Mild Winds
Forecast calls for a high near 70 with low 43 and gentle winds. Yesterday also reached 70 with 41. noon humidity at 33 percent. Sunrise 6 43 and sunset 5 06.
Final Journey for Great Warrior Churchill Buried at Bladon
The nation held a grand state funeral for Sir Winston Churchill with a global display of respect. A private burial took place at Bladon Churchyard in Oxfordshire for Churchill and Clementine. A mile long procession from Westminster Hall to St Paul’s Cathedral paid tribute to Britain’s wartime leader.
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State educators press for equity in Nevada school finance
Educators and school district trustees from Clark and Washoe Counties and others gathered at the Clark County Education Center to present a united appeal to the Nevada legislature for a more equitable funding formula. Delegates from the two largest districts joined educators from across the state in this first joint effort.
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Nevada Education Formula Faces Changes Amid Annexation Debate
Henderson votes on annexation of 17 000 acres while the Nevada legislature weighs school funding. A Peabody Formula plan favors continuing the current base with modifications to reflect teacher numbers, aiming to update education distribution for Clark County and statewide students.
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Clark County
Mother and Five Children Die in West Side Fire
A west side Green Bay residence fire claimed the lives of a 27 year old mother Claudia Kagerbauer and her five children Julie 7 Christine 6 Paul 5 Michele 4 and Kim 2. Eugen Kagerbauer 29 survived with injuries and was hospitalized at St. Mary's from cuts smoke inhalation and shock.
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