Las Vegas reports FY1965 66 in the black with $43,651 surplus
City finance director Harold Laird said Las Vegas closed June 30 with a general fund surplus of $43,651 on a $10.2 million total. Investment gains exceeded expectations by about $130,000, and municipal court fines topped predictions by $167,000. Major receipts included property taxes, licensing, and gaming licenses.
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Las Vegas
Harold Laird
Mint
Four Queens
Laird
Mint Hotel
Fair & Recreation Board
Two Truck Rigs Overturn Near Las Vegas Injure One
Two truck incidents near Las Vegas left one driver injured. Walter Hahn, 31, of Las Vegas, was transported to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital with head and chest injuries after overturning on the freeway while passing another vehicle near Sloan. Earlier near Warm Springs Road, Donald Osterman, 31, from Temple City California, lost control causing a tractor and two trailers to overturn. his crew reported no injuries and the cargo, 19,000 pounds of tires, spilled.
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Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Walter Hahn
Helen Ave
Hahn
Sloan
Nevada Highway Patrol
Warm Springs Road
Donald Osterman
Temple City
Calif
Osterman
Long-Haired Cyclists Arrested at Strip Casino
Two Henderson teenagers and three California motor cycle club members were arrested yesterday in a Las Vegas Strip casino after drawing attention with dirty clothing and shoulder length hair. They face minors in a casino charges. Californians identified as David Boatright Ronald Shirell and Gayle Pike, all under 21, claimed Saints MCC El Fresno affiliation. The locals were held at Juvenile Hall and later released to parents pending court.
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Henderson
California
Nevada
David Boatright
Ronald Shirell
Gayle Pike
Saints Motorcycle Club
el Fresno
Preliminary For Murder Set Today
Richard Slay 80 faces murder charges in the March 4 death of Anthony Turner 46. A preliminary hearing in Justice Court is set today with court appointed attorneys Al Becker and David Abbatangelo. Bail was set at 5000 by District Judge John Sexton.
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Richard Slay
Anthony Turner
Justice Court
al Becker
David Abbatangelo
Turner
Slay
John Sexton
Two Local Dwellings Burn in Separate Fires
County firemen reported two major blazes yesterday. One destroyed a large house trailer on Spring Mountain Road and the other damaged cabinets and a bed in an unoccupied apartment at LeRoy Continental Apartments. Fire officials cautioned about insecticide smoke causing false alarms in Parkdale and Desert Hills.
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Sierra Vista Drive
Treme
Spring Mountain Road
Charles Nizet
Parkdale
Desert Hills
Retail Clerks and Butchers Elect Kaye President
Al Kaye aged 62 is chosen as president of the Retail Clerks and Butchers union after a year under trusteeship. Harold J. Davis has led the local unit from Los Angeles, with a slate of officers aiding Kaye in the upcoming term.
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Butchers
Kaye
al Kaye
Retail Clerks and Butchers Union
Rick Carter
Harold J. Davis
Los Angeles
Market Town
Ernie Carrigus
Wayne Ebare
Henry Caplan
Florence Keenig
Recorder
Glenn Snair
Guardian
Marion Hynds
Murray Kachad
Milton Bettencourt
Do it yourself urban renewal gains from Paris Auto Court
Owners Joe and Esther Sandino conveyed nine buildings west of the Conoco station on Las Vegas Boulevard North to the city for destruction under the do it yourself urban renewal program. City officials praised the move as in the citys interest and said removal will be at no cost to the owners.
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Las Vegas
Paris Auto Court
Conoco
Las Vegas Boulevard
Tonopah Avenue
Joe
Esther Sandino
el Patio
Sandinos
District population growth from 1911 to 1980
Washington reports that the average congressional district increased from 210 000 people in 1911 to 448 000 now and is projected to reach about 564 000 by 1980. The House membership remained fixed at 435.
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Washington
House of Representatives
City approves Sproul Homes to take over Madison project
Las Vegas city commissioners and URA directors move toward letting Sproul Homes assume obligations from Urban Developers, Pioneer Builders and Home Investment Co for the 1.5 million 432 apartments 28 homes project. HUD approval and URA budget concerns loom over $24,403 in interest due next January.
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Sproul Homes
Urban Developers, Inc
Pioneer Builders and Home Investment Co
Long Beach
URA
San Francisco
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Gene Amberg
Federal Housing Administration
Don Saylor
Richard G. Mitchell
Urban Developers
James M. Woods
Pioneer Builders and
Home Investment
Home _ Investment
L. S. Whaley
Fantastic Fair
City
James R Dickinson Library Named at NSU
The NSU library in Las Vegas was renamed the James R Dickinson Library by the University of Nevada Board of Regents in a unanimous vote. Dr Dickinson, the campus’s first full time staff member, led NSU divisions and humanities work from 1955 to 1957 and remained active in local arts and education groups until his 1965 death. The 93,000 volume library opened in 1963 and will expand from one to three stories by January 1967.
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NSU
Board of Regents
University of Nevada
James R. Dickinson
Dr. Dickinson
Marjorie
Las Vegas
Nevada Southern
Dickinson
Southern Nevada Community Concert Association
Las Vegas Symphony Society
Young Audiences, Inc
Las Vegas Press Club
Southern Nevada Teachers of English and Languages
James Brooks McDaniel
AIA
Candy makers rely on corn sugars for large share of production
In Chicago the U S candy industry uses about 900 million pounds of corn sugars and corn syrups annually, roughly a quarter of the total candy weight produced. This reliance highlights the central role of corn sweeteners in confectionery manufacturing.
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Chicago
U.S
Jury Finds Man Guilty in Narcotics Possession Case
A district court jury convicted Alton Clarence Henry after 31 minutes of deliberation. The case stemmed from a three day police stakeout and an incident at a West Las Vegas home where Henry and a female companion were allegedly seen exchanging a fix in view of a neighbor. The companion had a recent conviction for a similar charge. Henry’s trial had been delayed due to illness and hospitalization.
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Alton Clarence Henry
Clarence Sundean
Henry
Las Vegas
Judge voids County Auditor plan overruled by court
Judge William P. Compton denied County Auditor Paul Horn’s request to dissolve a restraining order and ordered all vendor claims to be approved by County Commissioners before the auditor. Claims will go to the purchasing agent then to the commissioners, who can overrule Horn. Vouchers now total $114,000. suppliers await payment until the court order is followed. The case may prompt legislative changes next session.
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William P. Compton
Paul Horn
Compton
Horn
Atty
John Porter
Bill Galloway
Baskin Resigns From Clark County Fair Board
County Commissioner Robert Baskin resigned from the Clark County Fair and Recreation Board citing personal business. He said the move allows others to serve and noted his four years on the board amid long sessions and disagreements over advertising. His replacement is expected to be Bill Briare or Lou LaPorta.
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Robert Baskin
Clark County Fair and Recreation Board
Baskin
James Ryan
Commission
Bill Briare
Lou LaPorta
Fair Board
Las Vegas Sun masthead and staff list
The Las Vegas Sun publishing staff and office details appear with editor and publisher credits, executive editor, city editor, editors, and advertising and circulation staff. It notes post office entry as second class matter and lists national advertising representation and professional associations.
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Ruthe Deskin
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Dave Bradley
Erry Appleby
Jack Davenport
William Sherwood
Burt Bay
4Aney Womack
Subscription Rates and Payment Policy
Rates shown apply to the continental United States only. Mail subscriptions require advance payment. Options include one month three months six months twelve months, with total prices of 3.00 16.50 30.00 respectively.
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Continental United States
Politicos Warned On Signs In Public Rights Of Way
John Replogle city building and safety director warned yesterday against posting political signs on utility poles and in the public right of way. He cited risk to linemen and legal prohibition of signs on public property.
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John Replogle
City Building and Safety
Replogle
Electric eels use built in radar to avoid obstacles
The article explains that though electric eels are blind they navigate by a neural-like radar system. It notes this biological mechanism helps them detect nearby objects and prevent collisions in murky waters.
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Blazes
Ritz Brothers
Managers and Producers Guild
North Vegas
J. A. Bilbray
Lake Mead Boulevard
Clark County
Apiary
Robert Compton
Maryland Parkway
SEARS
Broadway
Urban Renewal Agency
Madison
James R
New Library
Bandle’s
No. Main St
C& 5
N. Commerce
Nlw
California Ave
Charleston
Marcel
Lake Mead
Pat Clark
Pontiac
Fremont St
D&b
Dick Stewart Motors
Henderson, Nevada
Speed's Auto Body Shop
N. Glen Ave
Ewing Bros. Body Shop
N. Main St
Sunland Motors
E. Fremont
Pete Findlay
Todkill
Lincoln-Mercury
Gene
Commerce St
Warthen
BUICK
S. Sahara Ave
Wayne’s Auto Body
S. Main St
Recreation Rd
Gsun
H. M. Greenspun
The
Las Vegas Sun, Inc
South Commerce Street
Politicos
Fremont
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