North Las Vegas Mayor Refutes Airport Conflict Claim
North Las Vegas Mayor William Taylor defends his 1966 vote to buy Thunder bird Field from First Western Savings and Loan, denying a conflict of interest. The deal valued at 945 thousand dollars faced scrutiny due to connections between the city, the lender and contractor Engelstad, with questions over a half million commitment to reimburse Nevada Bank of Commerce if the vote failed.
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U S Pilots Anxious For Bigger Raids
The holiday traffic toll rose sharply as Independence Day travel peaked with motorists returning home. United Press International tallies at 10 p.m. EDT showed at least 524 deaths nationwide since the holiday began, California reporting 46 fatalities.
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United Press International
Governors Back Johnson Viet Nam Policy Split Officials
In Los Angeles Republican governors balance mild criticism with support for President Johnson’s intensified bombing of North Vietnam. Idaho’s Smylie cites rising living costs as a key issue for 1966 Republicans while Maine Governor Reed says Viet Nam dominates the national agenda at the California conference.
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Viet Nam
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Reapportionment talk and local notes from a Nevada column
A column discusses a potential reapportionment suit in Nevada aimed at the University Board of Regents and possibly federal judges, plus local fire department checks, Fourth of July fireworks, and media curiosities. Observations note Allen Creel's race miscaption and Greenspun family references.
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Creel
Frankie Boy
Nevada
Joe Glaston Appointed To New Position
The announcement congratulates Joe Glaston on his appointment with details noted to appear on page 2.
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Joe Glaston
Quiet Fourth of July in Las Vegas prompts survey on crime syndicates
The Harris survey notes many Americans doubt organized crime exists locally while fear of syndicates influencing politics grows in cities. In Nevada, July weekend traffic was heavy with few accidents and Lakes Mead and Mohave drew boating crowds. A two car crash at Sahara and Jones injured six teens. a guard reported one water ski mishap on Lake Mohave.
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Weather Outlook With Warm Afternoon Gusts
Clear with gentle winds today as southwest gusts reach about 20 mph. High 105 and low 70 with sunrise at 5:29 and sunset at 8:01. Yesterday’s high 104 and low 69. Noon humidity around six percent.
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