Breitwieser Refuses Grand Jury Call to resign in Reno
Reno City Atty Rick Breitwieser rejects a grand jury demand to resign amid a denunciation for willful intemperance. Mayor Hugo Quilici notes recall timing favors the city, and council resists starting the recall while agreeing with the panel. Grand jury foreman says civic groups could initiate recall.
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Ancient Chinese use of natural gas predates oil discovery
A Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp booklet notes Chinese use of natural gas about 2,000 years before oil was discovered in America. The gas was found while drilling salt and transported through bamboo pipelines for evaporating salt brine.
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City Tire Contract Goes Again to Tarr
City Commissioners renewed the tire contract dispute with Charlie Tarr winning the bid again after Tarr appealed to the City Commission. Ed Kubiak faces Civil Service action for allegedly withholding an invitation to bid. Other Wednesday awards include asphalt, conduits, curbs and gutters, and paving materials.
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Marijuana Sentencing Set Monday
Dist. Judge John Mowbray will pronounce sentence Monday on a 2 year old Los Angeles woman convicted here Thursday for possession of marijuana. The guilty verdict was returned against Ann Smith, a blonde ex nurse, arrested Sept. 16 1964 at 5187 Wilbur St. She was one of many arrested during a raid on suspected dope pushers by sheriff's deputies Las Vegas police and federal narcotics officers. During the trial before Judge Mowbray she was defended by Len Root and Dep. Dist. Atty. Ray Jeffers appeared for the state.
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Davis Cup team heads to Wimbledon without Ashe
The U S Davis Cup squad, minus UCLA star Arthur Ashe Jr, swept Canada 5 0 in singles and doubles and will compete in the Wimbledon championships in England. Ashe will instead lead UCLA in the NCAA championships starting June 14 at UCLA.
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High Court Rules on Clark Land Attachments
Kentucky Supreme Court rules two Clark County parcels owned by Arthur and Charles Liebert, purchased from Twentieth Century Coal Co., cannot be attached in a creditors suit. Nathan Cooper, trustee for Hancock County creditors, sought $68,823 and attached Liebert property. court upheld release of third party assets by sheriff.
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Pay Raise Approved by Las Vegas Board of Commissioners
The Las Vegas Board of Commissioners passes a 5 percent pay raise for all civil service employees effective July 1. A potential rise for department heads is sent to committee for study at Mayor Oran Grayson’s request who notes no prior study. The department head proposal is bundled with hazardous duty pay for police and a sliding scale for veteran staff.
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Las Vegas City Commission approves gaming and liquor licenses
The Las Vegas City Commission approved numerous gaming and liquor licensing requests on Wednesday night. Several establishments received new or updated licenses, including Club Bingo, California Club, Golden Gate, Pioneer Club, Nevada Club, Fremont Hotel, Showboat Hotel, Desert Inn Liquors, Black Orchid, and more. A firearms permit for Anthony Barcaro at Safari was denied due to an unfavorable police report, while a Golden Nugget special events permit for the Deer Hunters Contest was granted. Changes of ownership were approved for Lucky Pierre's and Old Ranch House, with conditions. A 60 day liquor permit extension for Skaggs Drug Center was granted. the Carver House extension was denied.
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Steel doors resist warping under climate tests
UPI reports United States Steel engineers say new steel folding closet and interior doors remain true to shape across varied temperature and humidity, offering permanent relief from sticking doors for homes and apartments in New York.
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National life underwriters head to address locals
William H Gatling, president of the National Association of Life Underwriters from Norfolk Virginia, will speak to the Southern Nevada Life Underwriters Association at its installation meeting Tuesday at Charleston Bowl on Decatur Boulevard at 7 p.m.
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National Association of Life Underwriters
Norfolk
Southern Nevada Life Underwriters Association
Charleston Bowl
Decatur Boulevard
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