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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
9
County Assessor James alerts owners that personal property tax on mobile homes and house trailers is due July 1 with a September 1 penalty of 3 percent per month. Registrations may be made at the courthouse or by mail, but no mail after July 31.
State Budget Director Howard Barrett said year end reversions to the general fund will be larger than January projections. Sales and use taxes lag, gambling taxes exceed expectations, and schools may require less supplemental district funds for 1963-65 amid a generally solid fiscal outlook.
Ground breaking today marks the start of construction of a $673000 University of Nevada complex at the northern campus, replacing Mackay Stadium with a 7500-seat stadium, tennis courts, and a field house.
A proposed community named Eldorado City aims to develop up to 3000 acres near the Colorado River in the valley with a population target of 15000. California developers seek offsite improvements and a water program, while the CRC governs land purchases and master plan approval.
Sam beam Corp public relations manager Makewrey will speak at Las Vegas Advertising Club on Sunday at Drones Hotel. The event at 4 pm covers a Centennial year sign of Potosi Mine near Las Vegas and the Southern Historical Society. Also noted: civil rights debate at U S Senate and a skull identified as an Indian woman from Wheeler Pass. Former nurses may reenter work via four week refresher courses through the Nevada Southern and State Employment Service.
A year-old Las Vegas man, George Earl Hughes, charged with robbery and $35 000 theft from the El Cartel Casino cashier, was granted a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Tom Purser. The hearing is set for August 1 at 2 pm.
A SUN report reveals a flawed city billing system for long distance calls by the new code scheme. An unauthorized personal call slipped through city lines, charging to the city toll account, prompting questions about controls and reimbursements. Mayor Grayson expressed concern but did not commit to cuts.
In Clark County the Democrat to registered voter ratio remains about 3 to 1. The year to date totals show roughly 5,700 Democrats registered versus 13,953 Republicans, with a total registration count around 22,258. The figures indicate a Democratic lead in party registration.
State Sen William Dial Cready criticizes parole actions as undermining prison aims. Three youths Jeffery Connell Chester Blum Frederick Worrell face August release after brief terms for a March 1982 slandering crime. Dial cites prison population strains and funding limits while outlining rehabilitation and penal goals.
A low yield underground nuclear shot was fired yesterday at the Nevada Test Site by the Atomic Energy Commission. The blast yielded less than 2000 tons of TNT and was part of the Project Prowshare program to develop peaceful uses for nuclear explosives. The AEC said the objective was to explore devices for future excavation projects such as canals or harbors.
Traffic in Austin was heavy as prairie schooners and freight wagons from California filled streets. The Reese River Reveille noted a lively day with merchants busy receiving goods, while today Eastward pilgrims arrive by car rather than wagon.
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