Ruling Set On Las Vegas Territory Question
District Judge Frank Gregory scheduled a habeas hearing to determine if Las Vegas was ever part of Nevada based on 1886 federal and 1887 state actions. Thirteen inmates including Jerome P. Kuk argue Nevada lacked constitutional boundaries to prosecute them for murder in Clark County. The judge consolidated petitions and will issue a joint ruling.
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Bill Mirin Files Arson Complaint In Vegas Theft
Bill Mirin, owner of Strip Cab Company, filed an arson complaint after a burned cab vanished from his yard and was set afire near New York and Fairfield Avenues. He plans to tow a burned vehicle to his Strip lot and notes 33 cabs will be available soon. Mirin disputes ties to the Teamsters and says a court appeal affects cab allocations while threats to his life have been reported. Governor Laxalt's taxicab legislation committee meets Monday, with Mirin's case likely a focus.
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Paul Laxalt
Teamsters Union
Obituaries: William Kirby Died in Henderson Hospital
William Walter Kirby 79 of 7261 Tomlinson Lane died in a Henderson hospital Wednesday. A World War I Army veteran, he served as Clark County Court House security guard and belonged to the National Sheriff’s Association Las Vegas Post 8 American Legion and Clark County Barracks 2128. Survived by wife Lucille, daughter Isabelle Wall, three sisters and other relatives. Woodlawn Cemetery. Officiating Rev Douglas Harrell.
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Henderson
Clark County Court House
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Las Vegas Post
American Legion
Clark County Barracks
Lucille C. Kirby
Las Vegas
Isabelle Wall
Culver City
Calif
Elizabeth Kiddy
Des Moines
Mayme Kirby
Iowa
Florence Baldwin
Rapid City
Ernest Seymour 80 dies in local hospital
Ernest Irvin Seymour of 3028 Palm Street dies in a local hospital Thursday. Born August 8, 1887 in Boston Massachusetts he lived here eight years. Funeral services at Brothers Funeral Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday with cremation to follow.
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Crawford
Mrs. Sorenson
Denmark
Memory Gardens
Bunker Brothers Mortuary
Frances M. Keene
Robert Price
Eastern Ave
Mr. Price
Columbus
Ohio
Bunker Brothers
Ernest Irvin Seymour
Palm St
Mr. Seymour
Boston
Mass
Bridge Hand Prompts Split Decisions In National Tournament
In Minneapolis during the national bridge tournament a controversial East hand tests players. South’s plan leads to three diamonds and three clubs with careful play, while some experts urge bidding one spade or passing. A Pocket Guide To Bridge offers guidance, sending 50 cents to The Las Vegas Sun.
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South
Declarer
West
Las Vegas Sun
Grand Central Station
New York
N.Y
Dear Ann Landers Answers Readers Questions About a Dying Dog
A reader recalls a 14 year family dog Rags dying after eye trouble and a heart attack amid a fight. Ann Landers advises not arguing with an irrational spouse and suggests getting another dog to help with grief. She also rejects a reader’s request for social introductions and hints at a rough dating past.
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Rags
Accountant Is Charged In Embezzlement
Robert Elton Mayfield a 39 year old Cincinnati Ohio accountant was arrested at a Strip hotel with over 15000 dollars in embezzled funds. Deputies said a warrant had been issued when his employer reported him vanished with the money. He was detained while attempting to cash a large check at the hotel casino cage.
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Robert Elton Mayfield
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mayfield
Bible criticizes federal aid delay over 1968 funds
Senator Alan Bible accuses the Administration of delaying a decision on whether supplemental school funds for the 1968 fiscal year should be limited by 1969 federal spending rules. He appeals for a firm decision by July 31. Nevada received 671000 for full entitlements.
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Alan Bible
Bible
Bureau of the Budget
Nevada
Office of Education
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