Las Vegas diary notes colorful week of high society and court cases
The narrator recounts Fourth of July at Hollywood Park with Las Vegas socialites and gamblers losing bets with Native Diver. He details court activity around Andrew Gramby Hanley, including writs, bail, and appeals tied to burglary and grand larceny charges, plus public figures and a lively social scene through midweek and into Thursday.
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Andrew Gramby Hanley
Freedom
Dist
John Sexton
Hanley
Raymond Sutton
Sexton
Justice Court
District Attorney
District Court
Ronald Ward
N. Main St
John Mowbray
Sutton
al Dreyer
Supreme Court
Desert
Colorado
Truck Overturns on Tonopah Highway Near Test Site
A large tractor-trailer loaded with steel pipe overturned on Tonopah Highway at 10 a.m. yesterday. No injuries were reported. Driver Donald Leymhan, 38, received a reckless driving citation after admitting he fell asleep at the wheel per Nevada Highway Patrol officer Tony Carter.
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Tonopah Highway
Donald Leymhan
Nevada Highway Patrol
Tony Carter
Leythan
Gateway Road
Heart Fund Memorials Begun Here
Gifts in memory of several late Clark County residents support research into heart disease per Mrs. B Mahlon Brown memorial gifts chairman for the Nevada Heart Association. Memorials honor Aar on Weisberg Harve Perry Henry Steimle Leslie Penhall William C Scholl Jack Levey Joseph Feldman Edmund L Piper Fred Koch Allen Van Vorst Steve Aarmond Larry Rethy James Keyes John Burns Mrs. Vivian Hickman Annette Joffman. An acknowledgement card goes to the family and donors receive receipts for tax purposes. For information call 382 9682.
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Heart Fund
B. Mahlon Brown
Clark County
Nevada Heart Association
Aaron Weisberg
Harve Perry
Henry Steimle
Leslie Penhall
William C. Scholl
Jack Levey
Joseph Feldman
Edmund L. Piper
Fred Koch
Allen van Vorst
Steve Aarmond
Larry Rethy
James Keyes
John Burns
Vivian
Hickman
Annette Joffman
Visitor Dies From Heart Attack in Strip Hotel Lounge
Santo Anthony Derose, 40, of An India Calif, collapsed early yesterday in a Strip hotel lounge while watching a show with friends. Deputy Coroner Harvey Schnitzer said he confirmed the death after investigation and noted a prior history of heart trouble.
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India
Calif
Santo Anthony Derose
Harvey Schnitzer
Romney Fires Up Las Vegas Republicans in Laxalt Kickoff
Michigan Governor George Romney stumped for Paul Laxalt at a Las Vegas breakfast. Romney praised Laxalt as governor of Michigan emphasized deficits turned to surplus. Local GOP leaders and candidates attended as 1,300 locals filled the convention center.
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George Romney
Michigan
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Oran
Romney
Las Vegas
McCarran Field
Grant Sawyer
Convention Center
Paul McDermott
Oran Grayson
Reed Whipple
Ed Fike
Samuel Davis
Senior Citizens Council Meeting at Lorenzi Park
The Senior Citizens Council of Clark County will meet at Lorenzi Park on Tuesday at 11 a.m. A pot luck luncheon will follow and all members and their friends are invited.
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Senior Citizens Council of
Clark County
Lorenzi Park
Fire damages back bedroom at 5034 Hallet St
Fire of undetermined origin raced through a back bedroom in a single family home at 5034 Hallet Street early yesterday. Occupant Helen Bart was not injured. Fire Department spokesmen said the 2 15 a.m. blaze caused heavy damage with no further details available.
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Hallet St
Helen Bart
Caesars tours draw thousands for Fourth of July weekend
Guided tours at Caesars Palace drew 8,100 enthusiastic patrons over the Fourth of July weekend, while the Strip's new luxury hotel plans a grand opening on August 5.
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Caesars Palace
Open meeting for Jack Kosslyn acting classes at Sands Hotel
An open meeting of Jack Kosslyn acting classes will be held in the Emerald Room at the Sands Hotel on Tuesday at 1 30 p m for those who missed the first session. He will discuss upcoming classes and invite all interested. Kosslyn previously served as head talent coach at Warner Brothers and Universal International. He has coached stars including Robert Vaughn David Janssen Gia Scala Julie Newmar and Jayne Mansfield.
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Jack Kosslyn
Sands Hotel
Emerald Room
Kosslyn
Warner Brothers Studios
Universal-International Studios
Robert Vaughn
David Janssen
Gia Scala
Julie Newmar
Jayne Mansfield
Woman 23 Injured In Head-On Freeway Crash Near Sloan
Donna K. Foote aged 23 is in satisfactory condition after sustaining compound fractures and deep lacerations when her car hit an exit sign head on on the freeway near Sloan fifteen miles south of here. She received treatment at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
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Donna K. Foote
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Sloan
Here
Thieves Hit Gaudin Ford Lot in Boulder Highway Theft
Gaudin Ford reported the theft of more than $400 in mechanic tools from its 2840 E Boulder Highway lot. Investigators said entry to the garage appeared forced, but few clues had emerged.
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Gaudin Ford Agency
Boulder Highway
June Inductees Honored at Las Vegas Bus Terminal Sendoff
The 38 June inductees departed Las Vegas Greyhound Bus Terminal amid fanfare from friends relatives sweethearts and members of Jewish War Veterans L A Post 711 and the American Red Cross Clark County Chapter. They received leatherette correspondence tablets writing materials pens magazines and gifts from Sands Hotel and both organizations represented by Alfred Lutter IWW chairman and associate Michael Levine plus Red Cross leaders Mrs Regina Schultz chapter chairman and Mrs Stella Acuff.
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Armed Services
Las Vegas
Jewish War Veterans
L.A. Post
American Red Cross
Clark County
Sands Hotel
Alfred Lutter
IWW
Michael Levine
The
Red Cross
Regina Schultz
Stella Acuff
Unions set meeting to hear candidates
The Carpenters Local 1780 hosts a Meet Your Candidates Night with the Machinists Union the Sheet Metal Union and the Painters and Decorators Union. Speakers from all parties begin at 8 p.m with time for senator congressman governor and lieutenant governor at 9 p.m. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Members wives and friends invited. Ladies Auxiliary to serve refreshments after speeches. All candidates welcome.
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Carpenters Local 1780
Machinists Union
Sheet Metal Union
Painters and Decorators Union
New IRS Director Appointed in Nevada
Warren A. Bates assistant district director at Phoenix replaces Dalmon Davis as district director in Nevada. Davis retires after serving as Reno district director since 1959. Bates aged 45 began with the IRS in 1948 as deputy collector in Los Angeles and later served in San Francisco and New York before his 1965 promotion.
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Warren A. Bates
Phoenix
Ariz
Dalmon Davis
Nevada
Internal Revenue Service
Davis
IRS
Reno
Bates
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Talkies and talk of politics in a wary town
The piece compares modern campaign speeches to early talkies, faulting politicians for mumbling and poor stage presence. It notes a lack of proper audience etiquette and a general impression of a problematic political scene with insecure speakers and weak decorum.
Dorothy Saunders Recovers at Home After Heart Attack
Dorothy Saunders executive secretary of the Clark County Mental Health Association is recuperating at home after a heart attack suffered shortly after the Mental Health dinner. A get well card is requested to cheer her.
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Dorothy Saunders
Clark County Mental Health Association
Shrine Circus Returns for 16th Year at Convention Center
The Las Vegas Shrine Club sponsors the Shrine Circus at the Convention Center next week, marking its 16th annual event with family entertainment and a charity focus.
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Convention Center
Las Vegas
Warped plane rumor ends as Nevada lottery link misfires
George Ullom’s rumored bombshell proved a dud as a House of Representatives angle on a Nevada lottery resurfaced without substance. The report notes no concrete connection or action forthcoming.
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George Ullom
House of Representatives
Home barbering boom prompts affordable clip pricing
A note questions how many households bought home barbering kits in recent weeks. At $2.75 per clip, buyers can quickly recoup costs by using personal equipment.
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Idle
Tropics Arson Case Hinted At Higher Involvement
Memo to Ralph Lamb suggests seeking experts for the arson investigation and notes there may be more to the case than appears, adding it is not connected to the race issue.
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Ralph Lamb
Tropics
Art Olsen Files for State Senate Amid Mysterious Hints
Political figure Art Olsen, long viewed as enigmatic about his plans, has publicly filed for the state senate after a period of speculation. He described a cautious, exploratory approach before confirming his candidacy.
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Art Olsen
State Senate
Denton Delivers Forceful Speech At Young Demos Meeting
Ralph Denton gave a forceful address at the Young Democrats gathering this week. His energetic presentation painted him as a vigorous candidate with strong prospects for broad congressional support.
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Young Demos
Ralph Denton
U.S. Congress
Campaign bumper sticker question for candidates with long names
A problem note asks where to buy extra wide bumper stickers for candidates with long surnames such as Pawlikowski Jaco vetto or Paternostro and contrasts with easier names Lamb or Close. It hints at campaign printing logistics.
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Lamb
Close
Pawlikowski
Jacovetto
Paternostro
All Wet Hose Heist Sparks Local Gag Tale
A joke item notes a water supplier at a trailer park had his hose stolen while he turned away. The playful line hints the tale isn’t over and promises more twists to come in a humorous local brief.
Pre-Dik-Shun: Tax Debate on State Income Tax Now Looms
The passage warns that without electing assembly members versed in finance, residents may face state income tax next year. It emphasizes the need for fiscally capable lawmakers to prevent new taxes and protect taxpayers.
Changing Times in Southern Nevada Strikes Front Page
Local observer notes a rise in strikes and labor disputes in Southern Nevada. The piece laments the frequent coverage yet warns complacency may erase sharp debates over sites and tests.
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Nevada
Thought for Today Wise Man Looks Inside for Peace
A brief aphorism reflects on inner reflection guiding to enduring peace. The message centers on self-examination and timeless calm, urging contemplation within the heart as a source of lasting serenity.
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