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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1966
Page
11
Edgerton Germeshausen and Grier Inc announced it has completed annual negotiations with the Atomic Energy Commission and that funding for fiscal 1967 is set at 38.5 million dollars.
The State Gaming Commission plans a closed hearing August 9 in Las Vegas on skimming in casinos. FBI agents and newspaper reporters would be subpoenaed to testify. Reporter names cited include Paul Price of the SUN and Colin MacKinlay of a nearby paper.
An anonymous caller hints that Tom Hanley of the dealers union plans libel action against The Sun. The message mentions H Greenspun and suggests taking a bold legal bet in a Colorado ranch wager as part of the taunting exchange.
Mayor Oran Grayson backs City Manager Art Trelease amid a purge of top city staff. The text names Robert Malburg Jack Maxwell Ray Sheffer Leo Kuykendall and George Ullom as former leaders who footed the vote and were ousted, illustrating a volatile municipal power cycle.
The speaker recalls a hypothetical call from the Gaming Commission asking what they know about skimming. He responds with disbelief and claims ignorance. The dialogue centers on expectations of inquiry and the speaker’s denial of knowledge.
The Ford Model A Car Clubs of America plan a rally in Albuquerque New Mexico next week with a Las Vegas stop Sunday en route to St George Utah. Cliff Rather leads the local contingent arriving Sunday about 10 30 a m and the classic cars valued up to ten thousand dollars will meet at the Sahara Hotel before leaving for Utah later in the day.
Al Shatz aimed to run against Darwin Lamb and even donned his Bar Mitzvah suit, but he discovered the filing had closed yesterday at the Round Table in the Algiers. The story suggests the non-filer would be the clear winner.
Predictions forecast Grant Sawyer ahead of Laxalt for governor and Harley Harmon rising to govern Nevada. Native Diver named horse of the year and Gene O’Brien eyed for trustee on the Board of Education. A sharp aside on skimming and due process closes the column with a call for transportation and pay.
County Assessor James Bilbray warns eligible veterans widows blind religious or fraternal organizations must validate real property exemption records by the first Monday in August. The August 1 deadline affects credit on secured tax roll statements mailed in June. Validation may be done at North Las Vegas or Henderson offices or at the county courthouse.
Forty Marine Viet Nam veterans will be initiated into VFW Post 1753 at 8 tonight by Gov. Grant Sawyer. They are stationed at Lake Mead Marine Barracks under Lt. Col. Raymond Davis and served with the Third Marine Division in Viet Nam. A national VFW officer and district, post, and department leaders will attend, followed by a buffet in the clubroom.
Red Skelton will be honored with a concert in the Sands Hotel Grand Ballroom at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Don Ferris conducts the Las Vegas Pop Concert Orchestra with Antonio Morelli as director. The program marks the second Las Vegas concert dedicated to Skelton’s music, featuring a broad range of tempos and Skelton’s compositions many of which are copyrighted.
A witness at the warehouse fire says trash and cartons piled near the building created a fire hazard. Fire inspectors have been issuing citations for fire code violations in the area, prompting questions about the number of fines in recent months versus days.
A campaign tune titled You Can Win Again With Finnegan is highlighted as one of the wildest songs heard from Pat Finnegan. The piece echoes a classic Harrigan melody and reflects late campaign outreach.
Joe Kadans announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor amid strong encouragement. Governor Sawyer responds with measured reaction, signaling no major disturbance to the political landscape.
Walter Baring and Charlie Bell clashed during the American Legion convention in Tonopah over a planned memorial service speech. After the incident they were seen arguing on the street. The text asks which one is the congressman.
The piece hints that Walter should wear long underwear and be nicknamed Can't Man, reflecting a humorous or mocking characterization in the report. It preserves quirky naming without graphic detail, focusing on the suggested attire and title.
The note signals a challenging electoral cycle for current officeholders with expectations of partisan shifts and possible voter backlash impacting incumbent prospects this year.
Obituary tribute to John Angus a longtime friend and philatelist who lived a full life and enjoyed travel and bridge. The piece notes his calm happiness and warm character.
The article argues for selecting judges without political races and suggests a model where a joint group of leading judges lawyers and laymen choose the candidate. It notes merit in adapting such methods to Nevada and calls for public discussion.
A Las Vegas restaurant entering a lengthy dispute with the Culinary Union involves a city commissioner who has long drawn labor support as a part owner. The situation ties labor backing to local political and business interests amid ongoing negotiations.
Researchers note persistent low or absent water pressure in industrial districts of the valley. Residents and business owners in warehousing and service areas report disruptions affecting operations and daily needs. The issue prompts calls for study and infrastructure review by local authorities.
A legal review questions whether Rev. Robert Truesdell performed marriages correctly in recent weeks. Nearly 100 couples could be affected by any ruling on his actions and resulting potential invalid unions.
Sahara star Johnny Carson and longtime friend Stan Irwin were seen in a deep discussion the other night at Don The Beachcomber, highlighting their years of friendship.
Clark County election registrar Thomas Mulroy prepares for a large turnout using paper ballots. Frederick S. Weichman, a hospital trustee candidate, seeks to print his legal name plus also known as Freddie Whiteman on the ballot. He cites a prior fictitious name filing for a real estate brokerage.
A reflective aphorism cautions that forgetting past events dooms people to reencounter the same errors. It emphasizes learning from history and avoiding repetition through remembrance.
Registration for the coming year in Clark County will be Aug 26 and 29 at each pupil’s school. Classes begin Aug 30 for grades 1–12 and Aug 31 for kindergartners. New schools Will Beckley Gil bert C V T Gilbert C C Ronnow Vail Pittman open, while Fifth Street and Townsite close due to obsolescence. The district runs 85 schools including Spring Mountain Youth Camp and adult education programs.
The Las Vegas Active 2030 International hosts a pancake breakfast at Charleston Plaza Indoor Mall from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $1 with pancakes ham and eggs milk or coffee. Proceeds support the Cheid Haven Center. The rest of the item notes IAAM convention at Stardust and university dance class details.
Samuel M. Davis announces Pioneer Day celebrations by the Las Vegas North Stake. Activities start with an old fashioned pit bar-b-que at 6 p.m. at the stake center, 820 Las Vegas Blvd. N. A parade, booths, a smorgasbord, and an 8:15 p.m. pageant follow, with proceeds funding new ward chapels.
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