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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

2

Grand Jury Probes East Side Riots In Cleveland

A Cleveland judge ordered a special grand jury session to investigate seven nights of riots on the East Side. National Guardsmen remain on riot duty, with possible reductions if quiet continues, as city officials fear renewed violence.

Cleveland UPI Grand Jury East Side National Common Pleas Court Thomas J. Parrino Louis B. Seltzer Cleveland Press Parring Ralph Locher Hough Ohio Erwin Hostetler State National Guard Hostetler

Plasterers Seek Work After Block-Insruption

Local plastering service faces sudden work drop after a block-insvictes incident. customers urged to contact PLAX TEX PLASTERS for repairs and restoration services.

Marrying Sam Hassle minister seeks court relief

Nevada minister Robert I. Truesdell asked the District Court to dissolve a restraining order and dismiss the county’s show cause motion. He claims the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County ruled NRS 122,070 unconstitutional and says he performed about 60 illegal marriages since July 1, mainly over the Fourth of July weekend.

Robert I. Truesdell Nevada Truesdell Clark County Bill Galloway Washoe County Earl Hill Reno Galloway Washoe Minnie Orcutt

San Francisco Family Sues State Over 1964 Death

Thelma O Keefe and her three children sue the State of Nevada and Patrolman Roger Willard for 500000 in a wrongful death case arising from the July 23 1964 crash on Paradise Road near Naples Drive that killed William O Keefe a San Francisco bartender. The State Board of Examiners denied damages last year. The plaintiff resides in San Francisco.

San Francisco Nevada William O'Keefe Thelma O'Keefe Judith Michael Dennis Roger Willard Sa Ea Paradise Road Naples Drive Willard State Board of Examiners O'Keefe

False Arrest Action Filed By Former Boulder City Official

William Marvin Bearden a former Boulder City official filed a 368000 false arrest suit against Boulder City Henderson and police officers alleging loss of his job after a July 23 1965 arrest for alleged failure to register as a felon. He was arraigned July 27 1965 and a dismissal motion granted.

William Marvin Bearden Boulder City Henderson Bearden Oscar B. Goodman Horace E. Smith Jr Boulder Robert Garn Nick Garn Ferris M. Doolittle

Poisoning help lines for hospitals nationwide

U S hospitals and health authorities offer quick telephone information through centers across the United States for cases where a dangerous substance is swallowed.

Washington U.S United States

Jury Hears Speck Case Evidence

In Chicago State's Attorney Daniel P. Ward presented witnesses to a grand jury seeking murder indictments against Richard Speck for the eight nurse killings. The lone survivor Corazon Amarao was kept in reserve as prosecutors planned a concise presentation to obtain indictments and move toward trial.

Chicago UPI Daniel P. Ward Richard Speck Andrew J. Toman Corazon Amarao Grand Jury Criminal Courts First Asst John J. Stamos

McNamara Presses NATO Burden Shift Amid Plans for Big Defense Spend

Defense Secretary McNamara warns the United States carries too large a share of Europe’s defense while fighting the Vietnam War. He urges NATO allies to assume more burden as ministers approve a roughly 400 billion dollar five year defense program. Healey signals possible cuts to Britain’s Rhine army due to a foreign exchange crisis.

Paris UPI Robert S. McNamara United States Europe McNamara North Atlantic Treaty Organization Germany America NATO Denis Healey United Kingdom Rhine

Wilson Scores Victory On Steel Takeover Bill

London. The Labor government won the second reading of the 1.34 billion steel nationalization bill by 328 to 247 in the House of Commons. The government now proceeds to committee stage amid warnings from Conservatives that the plan is risky and irresponsible.

Wilson Steel London UPS Britain House of Commons Labor Harold Wilson Labor Party Anthony Barber

Suit Filed Against Dunes Hotel Group Over Promissory Note

Jason Tarsey, a minority stockholder, sues Dunes Hotel Inc and related entities for 142,991 plus 50,000 in punitive damages. He alleges a 6.44 percent interest in the property and a note due Oct 31, 1964. He seeks 107,230 judgment, 35,741.66 attorneys fees, an equitable vendor's lien, and personal liability for officers and directors.

Old Dunes Hotel Corporation Alfred Gottesman Milton M Robert S. Gettinger Milton Gettinger Western Realty Dunes Hotel, Inc Tarsey Robert Alan Beverly Hills Francis Pat Finnegan Las Vegas

Fire damages vacant four bedroom home on San Vicente

A large unoccupied four bedroom house at 2631 San Vicente was hit by fire Sunday. The blaze destroyed a bedroom and part of the roof and caused extensive smoke and heat damage. Investigators said the cause is under investigation. windows and doors were broken and open. the home was unfurnished and believed owned by First Western Savings and Loan Association.

San Vincente First Western Savings and Loan Association

Escapee James Ransen Flees While Receiving Treatment

Area lawmen hunted a county jail inmate who escaped Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after an apparent suicide attempt Sunday night. James Ransen, 28, of Los Angeles, jailed on first degree burglary charges, cut his right forearm with a razor and used a wooden spoon to deepen the wound, a sheriff's spokesman said.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital James Ransen Los Angeles Ransen

Las Vegas Man Sues Reno Arizona Firms for 690000

A 690,170 personal injury suit was filed in District Court by William P. Hill a former Clark County School District inspector. He claims a 20 ton canopy shoring fell on him March 1 1966 at a Phoenix Arizona service station project while he worked at a school site. He seeks damages for wages permanent disability medical bills pain and suffering and loss of marital relations and recreation for life.

Reno Arizona Clark County William P. Hill Alfred Brown Co Haskell-Thomas Sales Co Phoenix Ariz

Where I Stand (Continued From Page)

In a political skirmish and sports buzz, Al Bolan and Hugh Beach plan ABC-TV coverage for the Torres Cotton championship at the Convention Center. JP candidate Mike Wendel touts his name omission and persistence. Las Vegas jokes about a Dial-a-Pick gadget and a torn Riviera lobby.

al Bolan Hugh Beach Abc-Tv Convention Center Jose Torres Eddie Cotton

Ella Promises Hurricane Formation In Subtropical Storm

Miami dispatch reports a cluster of disturbances with one potential hurricane and a tropical storm named Ella developing in the subtropics. Forecasters warn Ella is poorly organized but likely to intensify, while Dorothy remains distant in the middle Atlantic Ocean.

Miami Dorothy Middle Atlantic Ocean Ella

Sheriff Department Praised for Prompt Courteous Service

A reader commends the sheriff's department noting prompt and courteous service, with special mention of Lt. Barton Jacka and rating the staff as tops in the book.

Sheriff's Department Barton Jacka

Basebal l fan quip from Ruthe D and Frank Belding

Baseball fan Frank Belding quips about trying again with a pun on advancing bases. Ruthe D notes the playful line, reflecting a lighthearted sports moment at a local event.

Frank Belding

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