Senator Cannon Seeks Funds for Southern Nevada Water Project
Nevada Senator Howard Cannon urged the Senate Public Works Appropriations Subcommittee to approve $1.4 million for advance planning of the Southern Nevada Water Supply project. The $81 million system aims to deliver Lake Mead water to Clark County by 2020, with long term benefits including potential desalinization and pollution control.
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Musicians Honor Phil Harris at AFM Convention
Former Nashville drummer and comic Phil Harris cried as he received a gold life membership card from International president Herman Kenin at the AFM’s 69th annual convention opening at Stardust Auditorium. Harris said it was the first time he’d ever been hung up.
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Bail Set For Accused Murderer
Dist. Judge John Sexton set bail at 5000 for Richard Slay 80 held on murder charges. Slay appeared for initial arraignment June 24 asked for court appointed counsel. Judge Sexton denied bail earlier. July 13 is the preliminary hearing date.
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al Becker
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Anthony Turner
Kennel Owner Installs Radio TV for New Dogs
In Sandridge England kennel owner installs radio and television in the doghouse to help newly arrived dogs feel at home. The owner hopes the devices reduce stress and aid acclimation for canine guests.
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England
UPI
LV Cab Driver Hijacked by Gunmen Near Lake Mead
Two men robbed cab driver Robert Lee Ballard of $31 on Lake Mead Boulevard then fled toward Lake Mead in the taxi. Police searched Boulder City area at dawn after an attempted auto theft. Ballard identified one suspect as wearing Levies. the cab remains missing.
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Heat records tumble as Las Vegas reels from intense heat
Las Vegas sees daily heat records as temperatures climb toward 109 degrees, a 13 degree rise from last June's level and a new yearly high. Previous peaks reached 107 and 196 degrees, setting fresh benchmarks in a blistering spell.
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Reno Woman Drowns While Scuba Diving At Topaz Lake
Peggy B. Smith a 30 year old Reno woman and newlywed died Sunday night while scuba diving at Topaz Lake 18 miles south of Reno. Husband Thomas W. Smith and campers pulled her to shore but she did not survive. The incident occurred in deep water during a recreational dive.
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Tahoe Park land condemnation delayed by title research
Atty. Gen. Harvey Dickerson said title research delays postponed filing a suit to condemn 5333 acres at Lake Tahoe for a state park in Washoe County. More defendants may be named after research completes. The state planned to sue property owner George Whittell last week.
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George Whittell
Washoe County
Obituaries and funeral notices flood local pages
Obituaries for Daisy Coryell Miller and Matilda Lyons reflect community loss with services set in Palm Chapel and Christ Episcopal Church. Additional notices include Gustav Werner, Josephine Johnson, Richard Klapal, and relatives across Las Vegas and neighboring states, detailing burial locations and survivors.
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