City halts reciprocal fire service for outlying islands after annexation vote
After an hour hearing on Eastland Heights annexation of over 100 properties, the city commissioners halted a reciprocal service agreement serving county islands. The motion warned residents outside the city would lose city services amid tax and insurance contrasts. some residents supported county fire service. Mayor Grayson defended city fire and police rates amid protest.
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Anniversary reminiscence recalls Las Vegas headlines
A reflective column traces Las Vegas Free Press history from June 1950 through 1966. It notes figures like District Attorney Ted Marshall and Harry Claiborne, recalls public office bids by Owen Woodruff and John Bonner, and contrasts past local events with present renditions while highlighting enduring civic concerns and turning points.
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Governors Hear HHH Tell Of Commie Setback
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told UPI reporters that the United States has gained the initiative in the Vietnam War and that Hanoi adherents show signs of considering an exit. He spoke to governors at their 58th annual conference about the war, promising briefings with frank assessments and urging unity on a pro policy resolution. Nevada politics meanwhile heated as Michigan Governor George Romney visited Las Vegas for Paul Laxalt’s campaign, drawing a large crowd and a sold out breakfast fundraiser at the Convention Center with stock certificate tickets sold for five dollars.
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Gulf American seeks El Dorado Valley city plan in Nevada
Gulf American Land Co proposes a Clark County city of 25 000 plus residents in El Dorado Valley below Boulder City. The plan includes 7 000 homes 2 000 apartments 3 000 hotel rooms and a $60 million commercial district plus $50 million in recreation and tourist facilities. The Colorado River Commission would acquire 105 000 acres and resell to GA for 1 320 000.
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NTS layoffs in works strike talks hold key
Reynolds Electrical & Engineering denies plans for layoffs at the Nevada Test Site amid a strike by pipefitters and electricians. Labor leaders note past layoffs occurred during major site strikes and warn talks may be pushed beyond Friday. Negotiations hinge on water allotment and other disputed terms as mediators step in.
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North Las Vegas Faces Costly Thunderbird Field Deal
SUN reports on the sixth part of a series examining North Las Vegas pursuit of Thunderbird Field. City Manager Clay Lynch controls proposed 19 500 a year operations in a move seen as gain for many parties. The analysis notes large federal aid, a new library, and the city’s growth to 33 000 residents amid criticism of annexations and utilities.
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Calm Southwest Winds Bring Hot Day Ahead
Mostly clear skies with southerly to southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high reaches 108 degrees with a low of 75. Sunrise at 5 30, sunset at 8 01. Yesterday’s peak was 107 with a 74 low and noontime humidity at 3 percent.
Accident Turns LV Telephone Exec Into Human Torch
Donald Berry, 33, a Central Telephone Co. supervisor, was badly burned and placed on the critical list after flaming oil sprayed from a ruptured switch overhead. Passersby stopped him from running and smothered the flames with their shirts in the alley behind 125 Las Vegas Boulevard near Fremont Street. He was treated at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
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US jets hit North Viet Nam launch sites in record bombing day
U S pilots using a secret anti missile method dodged an estimated 27 to 29 Soviet supplied surface to air missiles and destroyed four launching sites in a 24 hour period along a corridor northwest of Hanoi. The attack followed a record 106 American bombing missions and ended with North Viet Nam claiming four US planes were downed and Tass reporting captured fliers paraded in Hanoi. In Da Nang a Hawk air defense missile was fired and destroyed before causing damage during a June 30 incident under investigation.
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Tax Battle Victory For Sawyer
Governor Grant Sawyer defeated a proposed Federal tax credit plan at the National Governors Conference in Los Angeles. Sawyer argued against a Federal income tax credit for state income taxes, stressing Nevada voters oppose a state income tax and that other funding options exist.
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