Convicted Mother Free Until Birth
Margaret Ann Walters 26 was freed on her own recognizance after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the April 17 shooting of her common law husband Donald Walters. The judge allowed release to ensure the unborn child is not born in jail, with a no-leave-the-state condition and sentencing set for July 5 plus probation report review.
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Margaret Ann Walters
Donald
Rocky) Walters
Nellis Boulevard
Vern Albright
Dist
Clarence Sundean
Sundean
Walters
Obituaries for Falls Bede Shillingford Compton in Las Vegas area
Obituary notices report Raymond Edwin Falls 19 of Norfolk died from stab wounds with funeral and burial plans in Norfolk. Palm Mortuary handles local arrangements. Pvt Falls formerly lived in Las Vegas. Harry Erwin Bede 75, Naomi Shillingford 72, Joseph Harold Compton 62 receive Palm Chapel services. multiple survivors listed. services in Las Vegas and nearby cemeteries.
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Hollowman and Brown Funeral Home
Norfolk
Raymond Edwin Falls
Forrest Lawn
Palm Mortuary
Pvt. Falls
Las Vegas
Statz
Tally H. Jarrett
Christ Episcopal Church
Palm Chapel
Harry Erwin Bede
Charleston Blvd
Memory Gardens
Wes Howery
Joe Eads
Joe LaVoie
Ray Ward
Walt Seibert
Angelo Riccio
Naomi T. Shillingford
S. 10Th St
Hunt Parsons
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Palm Memorial Park
David Howe
Church of Religious Science
Joseph Harold Compton
Wengert
Retiring Viller Honored By Las Vegas Electrical Group
Southern Nevada NECA honored retiring senior electrical inspector John C. Orrock at a meeting and noted a new union contract. Orrock has 55 years in the field and has served the City of Las Vegas since 1955. Plaque presented by Al D. Willer. praise from multiple board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Nevada
National Electrical Contractors Association
John C. Orrock
Trical Field
City of
Las Vegas
al D. Willer
NECA
Orrock
Allen Hillis
Electricon
Sheldon Gifford
Gifford Electric
William Trent
Vegas Valley Electric
G. E. Mason
Mason Electric
Ray R. Saunders
Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co
R. J. Reitz Jr
Robert G. Park
Progress City Tour Promises Glimpse of NLV Growth
North Las Vegas residents and visitors are invited to a Progress Tour of the City sponsored by the NLV Junior Chamber of Commerce. The bus tour starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow from City Hall on Lake Mead Boulevard and highlights industrial expansion municipal planning and recreational facilities with remarks from NSW Planning Director George Churchalis who lauded the Jaycees efforts.
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Las Vegas
Ciy
NLV Junior Chamber of Commerce
NLV
Lake Mead Boulevard
Nsw
George Churchalis
Jaycees
Churchalis
The
Jaycoees
Tailhook Convention Opens with 800 Pilots in Las Vegas
The 10th annual Tailhook reunion started yesterday at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas and runs through Sunday. About 800 pilots in red tailhooker shirts attend, with Admiral L. B. Bender set to deliver a Saturday awards address.
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Stardust Hotel
Las Vegas
L. B. Bender
USN
Burned boy released after car fire injuries
Daniel Scott Sullivan, age four, was released from Sunrise Hospital after suffering burns on about twelve percent of his body from a May 23 automobile fire. His sister Colleen, two, died in the blaze. their mother Carole Sullivan was shopping at a supermarket when the upholstery ignited. Daniel had been given a fifty percent chance to live.
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Sunrise Hospital
Daniel
Colleen
Carole Sullivan
Cincinnati
Five Gaming Bids Weighed by Board
Five men asked the Nevada Gaming Commission for permission to invest as much as $130,000 for more than 20 percent of the Silver Slipper casino on the Strip. Shelby Williams of Las Vegas would invest $20,000 for 2 1/4 percent. Charles B Goldfarb of Birmingham Michigan $65,000 for 11 percent. Michael Caplan of Cincinnati Ohio $25,000 for 4 percent. Pete Bommarito and George H Dardeen of Las Vegas $10,000 each for 1.7 percent apiece. Williams would become nearly 30 percent stockholder if approved. In a second filing Martin Zaret of Santa Ana California and Dr Carroll J Bellis of Rolling Hills California seek $65,000 for five percent of the New Pioneer Club and its hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Zaret would contribute $13,000 for one percent and Bellis $52,000 for four percent.
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Nevada Gaming Commission
Silver Slipper Casino
Shelby Williams
Las Vegas
Charles B. Goldfarb
Middlebury Lane
Birmingham
Mich
Michael Caplan
Glenorchard Drive
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pete Bommarito
George H. Dardeen
Williams
Martin Zaret
Loretta Dr
Santa Ana
Calif
Carrol J. Bellis
Quail Ridge Road
Rolling Hills
Pioneer Club
Pioneer
Polish American Club Meets Tonight at Evelyn Matonovich Home
Joe Pawlikowski announced the Polish American Social Club June meeting is tonight at Evelyn Matonovich’s home 1900 Maryland Parkway. All persons of Polish descent and spouses are invited. A brief business session will precede activities.
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Joe Pawlikowski
Evelyn Matonovich
Maryland Parkway
Nevada Gaming Agencies Under Fire Over Tax Proposals
State Sen William Dial calls for full disclosure of casino profits and tax impact arguing the Gaming Commission and staff have evasive data. He cites staff increases and a controversial analysis linked to a PTA leader as proof of limited transparency. Keefer says tax rates are the legislature’s duty and agencies provide data when properly authorized. Dial with Sen Carl Dodge say facts have never been laid out.
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Carson City
UPI
William Dial Rormsby
Nevada
Gaming Commission
Milton Keefer
Matthews
Lefevre
Hawthorne
Keefer
Robbery Suspect Arrested After Cash Loot at Skaggs Store
Police identified and arrested 32 year old Robert Lee Dixon after a robbery at Skaggs Market on 800 Tonopah Highway. Dixon, described in black clothing, allegedly demanded money from Lawrence Kost and fled with three cash bags, leaving part of the loot behind.
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Skaggs Market
Tonopah
Robert Lee Dixon
Paul Gulas
Dixon
Jackson Streets
Gulas
Skaggs
Lawrence Kost
Kost
Guias
Governor Sawyer seeks education training funds for Clark County
Governor Grant Sawyer through his Las Vegas office asked Congress to provide funds for an equal educational opportunities in service training program in Clark County. The request targets elementary and junior high schools and seeks two years of follow through to extend training to 250 high school teachers and principals. Southern Nevada educators recently completed a six month program addressing issues with Negro and disadvantaged students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Sawyer
Las Vegas
Congress
Clark County
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Sawyer
Office of Education
Nevada
Phantom Jets on Display at Las Vegas Airport
Three types of Air Force fighters used in Viet Nam will be shown at McCarran Field during Las Vegas Aviation Day. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features the first public showing in Las Vegas of the McDonnell F-4D Phantom II.
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Viet Nam
Las Vegas
McCarran Field
Nellis Air Force Base
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