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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1969

Page

2

Henderson Police Officers Probed Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct

Three Henderson police officers including Lt. Loren Ogle and Sgt. Ken Perkins were suspended indefinitely for alleged misconduct in office. The third officer remains unnamed and is reportedly vacationing until August 7. The investigation continues with possible hearings under civil service rules.

Henderson William B. Allen Loren Ogle Ken Perkins Allen George Chur Dist. Atty George Franklin

Sun Exposed Strip Tax Discrepancies

A six week probe found value disparities between downtown Las Vegas and Strip properties. Clark County Board of Equalization ordered a 10 percent rise for Strip west side values on Jan. 23, but the Nevada Tax Commission ruled the increase would apply to next year’s tax rolls. The change affects about $100 million in Strip property and could boost county revenues by $500,000 or more.

Clark County Board of Equalization Nevada Tax Commission

County Jail Knife Attack Sparks Investigation

Clark County jailers probe an assault on Moses McWilliams 24 in a private cell after a shower. McWilliams, jailed since April 17 for rape, sustained 50 stitches from four slash wounds to the back. Investigators have not identified the attacker and note two inmates were in the block at the time.

Clark County Moses McWilliams Sheriff's Office McWilliams

Fallen Rodeo Deadline Set

Falcon Indian Rodeo Assn sets 10 a.m. Saturday deadline for entries in this year’s Nevada Stampede at Falcon. President Richard Hicks announced a five day schedule featuring Indian queen contest dances parade displays and rodeo with entries from Western states tribes.

Nevada Falcon Falcon Indian Rodeo Assn Richard Hicks

Summer School Registration Opens at UNLV

UNLV invites students to register today for the summer school second session. Director W. Hubert Johnson states registration runs 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. in the Campus Student Union ballroom. Over 80 courses across eight colleges will be offered in the 14 week session plus July and August workshops.

University of Nevada Las Vegas W. Hubert Johnson UNLV Johnson

Foster's Shoes and Jewelry Store Ad and Help Wanted

An old newspaper classified ad notes Foster's Shoes at 119 No 3rd St promoting comfort and fit for men. It also lists antique jewelry, a commercial shopping center entry, and a help wanted line for an X Ray transcriber and insurance billing clerk at North Las Vegas Hospital with contact details.

Foster's Shoes No. 3Rd St Buty North Las Vegas Hospital E. Lake Meee Bivd After & A.m

Franklin Will Address Utah City Confab

Franklin will address the Utah Municipal League Convention in Salt Lake City September 11 13. Bennie Schmiett UT league executive director says county comptroller Darrell Davies recommended his speaking to peace officers mayors and town presidents. A topic for his speech is not yet chosen.

Dist. Atty George Franklin Utah Municipal League Bennie Schmiett Utah League Franklin Darrell Davies Salt Lake City

UNLV Poetic Program at Little Theater

UNLV Readers Theatre opens An Evening of Rod McKuen and Lawrence Ferlinghetti at the Little Theater tonight and tomorrow at 8 15 p m. The show features Shayne Collins Todd Dougall and Ken Zinck with Dougall on guitar and Zinck on trumpet. Reservations call 736 6111 Ext 207.

University of Nevada Las Vegas Reader Rod McKuen Lawrence Ferlinghetti UNLV America Little Theater Metroamerica of Our Lives College of Fine Arts Jerry L. Crawford Department of Speech and Theatre, Arts Shayne Collins Todd Dougall Ken Zinck Dougall Zinck Crawford McKuen Ferlin‘ghetti

Honesty Best Policy Doubts Oregonian Over Lyon Case

Portland salesman Robert David Lyon, 22, faces possible five year prison in Nevada for a 1967 Las Vegas liquor store robbery. Oregon judges must decide if ex post facto law can apply to grant probation and whether the new sentencing rule affects Lyon. Court actions set for August 5. Lyon remains free on $3,000 bail.

Robert David Lyon Portland Ore Lyon Las Vegas Oregon Skaggs Nevada Thomas O’donnell Department of Probation and Parole O'Donnell Dean Breeze Dell Guy O’donnell

Bids Sought on City Insurance Program

Las Vegas officials set August 8 as the bid deadline for group life and medical plans for city workers. The City Employees Association seeks higher hospital and surgical benefits beyond the current contract. The existing policy covers $5,000 life, double indemnity for accidental death, and medical limits of $20 daily hospital room and board, $400 cash, plus 80 percent of excess charges. Surgical coverage is $300 plus 80 percent of excess.

Las Vegas Art Trelease Trelease City

Three Burglaries Reported In Early Morning Home and Store Hauls

Las Vegas police investigated three burglaries in the early hours Wednesday. Albo's Pool Hall on Van Buren was ransacked with $200 stolen, and owner Albert Lawrence received an anonymous tip. A sewing machine worth $400 was taken from O and H Seat Cover Service on Fremont before dawn.

Las Vegas Albo van Buren Albert Lawrence O and H Fremont

Las Vegas Man Set for July 31 Preliminary Hearing

A 27 year old Las Vegas man Verne Ray Boley faces grand larceny charges after deputies say he stole $100 from Pantry Pride Market on 3681 Maryland Parkway. He was arrested July 16 and overpowered while fleeing. Hearing date scheduled for July 31 in Justice Court.

Justice Court Las Vegas Verne Ray Boley Lotago Maryland Parkway

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