Book sketches McCarran a powerful Nevada figure
Dr. Jerry Edwards previews a Reno panel discussion on Patrick McCarran detailing his power driven approach, patronage, and ability to get things done for Nevada. Sister Margaret McCarran recalls a deeply loved man, while Koontz notes his role securing Henderson’s magnesium plant and his legacy as ombudsman for Nevadans.
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Reno Upi
Nevada
Patrick A. McCarran
Tas
Jerry Edwards
McCarran
Edwards
Edwrds
University of Reno
Margaret McCarran
U.S. Senate
John Koontz
Koontz
Henderson
Harry Truman
Truman
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Executive Branch
State Celebration In Rousing Kickoff
Nevada Bicentennial kickoff advances with legislation by Sens. Cannon and Laxalt to create a commemorative medallion struck on a Carson City press. The plan cites Nevada events from 1972 to 1977 and notes the bicentennial office will close June 30, 1977 while ongoing projects continue as annual activities.
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Washington
Nevada
Howard Cannon
Paul Laxalt
Congressional Record
Laxalt
Cannon
Carson City
Nash
Congress
Nevadans Warned Of Crooks
Carson City warns residents to beware of traveling contractors offering home improvement work with broad guarantees. Question licenses, demand references, and inspect contracts. If in doubt, contact the Las Vegas CAD office for guidance.
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Carson City
Nevada,Consumer Affairs Division
Nevada
Las Vegas
CAD
Million-Dollar Las Vegas Auction of Historic Art Treasures
A celebrity auction in Las Vegas will display and sell rare 17th to 19th century antiques and fine art from Ali Khan Farouk Vanderbilt estates. Proceeds support Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital underprivileged children fund. Items include an Empire Napoleon III salon suite and Napoleon era porcelain pieces in Caesar's Palace Colosseum Room.
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Ali Khan
King Farouk
Vanderbilt
Las Vegas
Orson Welles
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Valley Hospital
Matisse
Picasso
Kadinsky
Pollack
Eugenie
Colosseum
Caesar's Palace Hotel
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Civil Aeronautics Board
B’nai B’rith
Mike O'Callaghan
William Haber
Ron Lurie
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Clark County Committee For the Aging, Inc
Sheridan Street
Neveda Mik
Sebera
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Herbert Kline
Chagall
Miro
Dali
Lichtenstein
Marie Antoinette
Apolo
Vontoovery Vwvard
Blue Haven
Gold Coast
Great Bay
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East Charleston Blvd
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