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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1965

Page

2

Sale of Damaged 1959 Fire Truck by Clark County Nevada

Clark County Nevada offers for sale to the highest bidder a damaged 1959 American LaFrance fire truck on a 4 wheel Marmon Mornington chassis. Bids due July 6 1965 at 10 09 A M. sealed bids must include bidder name and address. truck sold as is with 25 percent deposit, balance in 10 days. inspection at Stardust Fire Station Industrial Road. removal within 10 days. county may reject all bids.

Board of Commissioners Clark County State of Nevada Mornington Annex Las Vegas Nevada Clark County Stardust Industrial Road Helen Scott Reed Board of Clark County Commissioners

Californians bid to purchase the TallyHo casino

Crawford group plans to lease the TallyHo gaming operation with aims to ease lobby access and add a high rise. Jackie Gaughan contemplates a lease around 70000 dollars a month. The Nealis led 18 man investor group lost casino rights after Nevada Gaming Commission rejection. Indiana trust firms sue Nealis group for 500000 dollars in back rent.

Crawford Jackie Gaughan el Cortez Las Vegas TallyHo Trout Edward Nealis Nealis Nevada Gaming Commission Indiana U. S. Dist Bruce R. Thompson Indiana Trust Firms Nealis Group

Art Treasures Vanish on Trip

Baker California reports a theft involving a traveler named Watson from Las Vegas who vanished with art treasures during a layover on the desert route to Interstate 11. Watson, employed by Associated in Las Vegas for over a year, had met a broken down Republican driver and left after an extended stay claiming no trouble. He resided at 4416 Ogden Las Vegas and had previously worked for a government contract firm, with security clearance.

Baker Calif Vegas Washburn Watson Ogden Las Vegas Associated

Legislators Push Reapportionment Amid Legal Action

Clark County delegates backed a reapportionment push at a Wednesday meeting. The move, aided by an attorney for the plaintiffs, drew support from Sen. B Mahlon Brown Assemblymen Thomas Godbey James Gibson Ed Fike Al Alleman Vernon Bunker Mel Close Jr and Austin Bowler. Geraldine Tyson shifted to support after opposing the last session measure defeated 18 to 17. Proxy votes were reported from Assemblymen Har ley Leavitt Art Olsen Helen Herr and Geraldine Tyson for the plan.

Clark County Geraldine Tyson Sen B. Mahlon Brown Thomas Godbey James I. Gibson Ed Fike al Alleman Vernon Bunker Mel D. Close Jr Austin Bowler Fike Bunker Harley Leavitt Art Olsen Helen Herr

City Denies Sedway Rezoning Bid on Franklin Avenue

The City Commission denied Marvin Sedway’s request to rezone Franklin Avenue and Maryland Parkway. Mayor Oran Grayson ordered the planning department to prepare a Maryland Parkway zoning study while Sedway argues a future six lane widening could shift the area from residential to buffer office use. Commissioners Fountain and Whipple supported the reasoning but noted the widening may be three to four years away.

Marvin M. Sedway Franklin Avenue Maryland Parkway Oran Grayson Sedway Ed Fountain Reed Whipple

Home buyers seek offer on Brentwood 3 bed 2 bath

Classified ad lists a 3 bed 2 bath Brentwood home near Western High with carpeted rooms, refrigerator, washer, water softener and a $12,200 loan at $711 monthly plus Home Owners policy. Low down payment. Contact 878 5909.

Brentwood Western High

McNamara outlines Viet Nam troop buildup and new airmobile division

Defense secretary Robert McNamara cites intelligence on 65 000 full time Viet Cong fighters plus 90 000 to 100 000 guerrillas, totaling about 165 000. He says American forces in South Vietnam total 54 000 with ground troops 13 000 and expects a rise to 70 000 to 75 000 within weeks. He announces a new jet age airmobile division at Ft Benning to meet guerrilla threats, with deployment to Vietnam possible in eight weeks.

U.S Viet Nam McNamara U. S Army Marine Corps Ft. Benning South Viet Nam United States

Floods and Storm Ravage Denver Area With Wide Damage

A severe storm system moving northeast through Colorado hit Denver and surrounding towns. Roofs collapsed at a country club, about 50 cars were scattered in a parking lot, injuries reported, and debris harmed a telephone line worker and a golfer. A Cessna 150 crashed in muddy fields near Byers killing the pilot Richard Carlton Andrus, 21, of Boulder, who was transporting the plane from Pittsburgh to Denver. The storm dumped about 4.14 inches of rain near Byers, with warnings issued for severe thunderstorms.

By Country Club Palmer Lake Colorado Castle Rock Byees Colo Richard Carlton Andrus Boulder Pittsburgh Denver Civil Aeronautics Board Andrus Byers

Judy Garland's Divorce Drama Tangles Sid Luft Conflict

Judy Garland continues divorce action against producer Sid Luft in 1962 reports. A California court earlier divorced Miss Garland and Luft. Morse received $3000 plus $1000 attorney fees after a June 19 1963 judgment. The Thunderbird Hotel was ordered to attach Garland's salary. Garland, emotionally upset, sang a selection of her hits after a 40 minute show with fiancé Mark Herron nearby.

Sid Luft United Press International Miss Garland Luft California John Mowbray Morse

T-Bird Exec and Family Hit By Botulism Suspect Peas

Thunderbird hotel executive Earle F. Thompson 45 and his wife Jeanne 28 and children Danny 8 and Debbie 5 were hospitalized after dinner at their home. Authorities suspect botulism from tainted canned peas and testing is planned on the recovered can.

Thunderbird Earle F. Thompson Jeanne Danny Debbie Thompson The Sunrise Hospital

Ambulance Firm Withdraws City Emergency Service Deal

Bud Bishop owner of Mercy Ambulance Service quits city contract to provide 24 hour two man crews citing impossibility. City Commission approves withdrawal and bids for new service. Bishop cites tourist traffic and unpaid calls while noting current ordinance and contract lack numeric staffing requirements.

Bud Bishop Mercy Ambulance Service Las Vegas City Commission Bishop Grayson George Dickerson

No Hearing for Maxwell Yet

Report notes no hearing scheduled for Maxwell, with lawyers pressing for hearings as soon as possible. Court delays cited as delaying action. Officials indicated ongoing negotiations and scheduling conflicts affecting the timeline.

Maxwell

Henderson Delays Action on Option To Purchase Land

Henderson postpones action on 17 000 acres of land from the federal government as Mayor Byrne urges annexation. A hearing might be set Monday when new Mayor Hampton and councilman Franklin are sworn in and the new charter takes effect. The council also approved raises for mayor and councilmen amid ongoing city investigations affecting staff. Attorney Foley seeks delay of Mrs Maxwell’s appeal until after a grand jury probe or innocence is established.

City of Henderson William Byrne Byrne Bob Hampton G. L. Franklin Foley Mrs. Maxwell Don Ashworth Europe Allen Rev. Wilson Ashworth

Death Ends Search for Scientist to Lecture at Academy

A scientist who was to speak at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs did not appear and officials alerted the FBI in San Francisco. Police found the man dead in his hotel room with a pass key used to enter, and an autopsy indicated a heart condition likely present for years.

Air Force Academy Colorado Springs FBI San Francisco Perry Elder Bath Rohm Huntsville

Hearing Set On Zoning OK Or Protest In Las Vegas

City Commission set a public hearing after a planning study to decide zoning directions for the 11th Street and Bonanza Road area. Don ald E. Farmer and Marvin M. Sedway seek a zone change at the northeast corner of Fifth Street and Bonanza Road. The commission will hear mass rezoning or protest after reconfirming prior denials.

11Th Street Bonanza Road City Planning Department City Commission Donald E. Farmer Marvin M. Sedway Iifth Street City Planning Commission George Dickerson al L. Greely Phil Mirabelli Reed Whipple

Child Perishes In House Blaze

Detectives said a fire swept a residence soon after 7 30 a m. Mark cried for help as his mother hurried outside with Terrence and the boy Bryan remained inside with Osbourne. Osbourne re entered to save Bryan but could not. Firefighters arrived too late.

Terrence Mark Osbourne Bryan

Blood Bank Appeal Rejected by City Commission

Five residents won an appeal hearing as the City Commission overruled a Board of Zoning Adjustment denial of a use permit for the Southwest Blood Bank. Attorney George Dickerson argued the risk of crime and nuisance from the proposed site at South 11th Street between Bridger and Lewis Streets. Attorney John Mendoza defended the project noting the benefit of donated blood.

Southwest Blood Bank South 11Th Street Bridger and Lewis Streets Board of Zoning Adjustment Ers George Dickerson John Mendoza Blood Bank

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