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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1965
Page
3
Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board must show cause in district court why injunction should not block sanctions against Ruby Kolod, part owner of the Desert Inn. Kolod seeks lifting of bans pending federal appeal over his spring conviction for alleged threats via telephone to a disbarred Denver attorney.
Cap RR. Smith, 33, of 521 Maryland Parkway, remained in critical condition Wednesday at Southern Nevada Hospital after a one car roll over Monday night. Police say he was traveling at a high speed when his car left Rainbow near West Charleston Boulevard and rolled into the desert.
A District Court jury convicted 23 year old Gerald Alfred Holland of Glen dale Arizona of assault with a deadly weapon after hours of deliberation. District Judge William Compton set July 1 for sentencing. Holland shot into a car driven by off duty Las Vegas cab driver Paul Cunningham in January. Attorney Harold Johnson represented Holland and Deputy District Attorney Rennie Achieman prosecuted.
More than 300 people attended an open farewell for Helen Scott Reed as she resigned as Clark County clerk after 25 years of public service. Loretta Bowman was sworn in as county clerk by Dist. Judge John Mowbray, with Frances McRae named as chief deputy.
Court detectives said no new leads emerged to identify a middle aged bandit who robbed the Bank of Nevada Charleston Plaza branch Tuesday noon. The lone thief forced teller Jean Lansky at gunpoint and fled in a 1958 pink Cadillac parked outside. A citywide search failed to locate the car or suspect. this was the second robbery at the bank in less than two months, following a May 13 theft of 2024 from a man of similar description who threatened nitroglycerine.
The estranged wife of actor Steve Cochran, found dead off Guatemala last weekend, seeks to be named administratrix of his estate. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Paul's Mortuary in Pacific Grove for the actor who died likely from an acute lung infection aboard his 40 foot schooner Rogue, later found adrift at sea.
The government said it would file an answer to nine defense requests in the Martin Kutzen mail theft and destruction case. Kutzen, part owner of a gaming operation in Kansas, is accused of withholding a letter from a receptacle. If charges stand, the case proceeds before US District Judge Roger Foley in Las Vegas. He remains free on a 1,000 dollar bond.
Carson City Kenneth Lee appointed Gladys Donovan deputy state controller, replacing retiring Don Riddell after 27 years in state service. Donovan previously served six years before resigning in 1939, then returned four years ago as senior accountant in the controller's office.
City Manager Trelease ordered firemen who drive ambulances for AA Ambulance Co. to quit by August 1 to avoid conflicts with their city duties. Company president Ernest H. Moore protests, claiming discrimination and risk to staffing, while officials note outside work is allowed if no conflict exists.
A Nevada Power Co crew dug a hole at Ninth and Bridger Streets to install a pole and struck a water main. The break, caused by a stone under the line, prompted the Las Vegas Valley Water District to shut off supply while crews repaired the fracture. Traffic slowed briefly during the work.
Malcolm Morrison and William Fenstermaker, arrested for possession of counterfeit $20 bills in Las Vegas on March 14, pleaded innocent in Federal District Court. They are jailed on $8,000 total bail. Morrison’s court-appointed lawyer asked that Morrison’s trial be moved to the fall calendar. Fenstermaker’s trial date has not been set. Morrison is also charged with passing four counterfeit bills to local businesses.
Police missing persons division asks for help locating Jose Mauer reportedly in Pontiac Michigan. His sister Mrs Millicent Mauer says their mother Maud Coffell is gravely ill and wants contact. He may be working as a carpenter or bartender.
Ruth Warwick has been signed by 20th Century-Fox for a recurring role in the nighttime soap Peyton Place. The casting adds a familiar face to the show as it expands its prime time lineup.
The Elks Lodge at corner of F and Jackson Streets opens Friday to celebrate the first anniversary of Brothers of Paran Lodge 1508 and the daughters of Alpha Temple. June and July birthdays are observed. A $1 door donation covers dining and dancing.
Tired of home organs that act like juke boxes Conn offers Instant Music method to have you playing tunes in minutes. Conn brings seven models at So. Nevada Music Co 911 E. Sahara contact 735 3917.
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