Firm Hired to Study Nevada Gaming Tax Increase Feasibility
A San Francisco accounting firm Lybrand, Ross Bros and Montgomery won a $125,000 contract to study whether Nevada gaming taxes could rise without harming the industry or state economy. The project, beginning July 5, will include audits, casino visits, and data analysis led by Maurice B. T. Davies and Alfred L. Hunt.
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Inquest Ordered Over West Las Vegas Shooting
The county coroner’s office will hold an inquest Friday into the shooting death of James T. Clark 21 of 619 West Van Buren Clark was killed after an argument at 2025 Hart when he allegedly fired at Charles James Denson and his daughter Denson said he retrieved a 30 30 rifle and fired one shot Clark’s death is being treated as self defense by authorities.
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Charles James Denson
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Hart
Transit Talks Near Ratification With Teamsters Local 881
Las Vegas Transit System and Tanner Motor Tours plan to meet with Teamsters Local 881 midweek to finalize a work schedule proposal. Friday most issues were resolved and ratification neared, with schedule shifts and employer benefits in the package. Sigma Xi Club at Nevada Southern University holds its first seminar today at 8 p.m. in Science Tech Building room 104. Duane Gilger and Kenneth Moor, NSU graduate students, will read papers in mathematics and biology respectively.
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Duane Gilger
Kenneth Moor
NSU
Leaf-dropping episode prompts Henderson air probe
County air pollution officer Dr W H Ueckert says the Henderson County Air Pollution Control Board continues its investigation into a leaf dropping incident tied to chlorine leaks from nearby factories American Potash and Stauffer Chemicals. Leaves from Las Vegas valley and Pittman area have been collected for Riverside UC analysis, with tests on chlorine levels and vegetarian air monitoring to follow.
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W. H. Ueckert
American Potash
Stauffer Chemicals
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Las Vegas Valley
Pittman
Riverside
University of California Research Center
NERVA Nuclear Rocket Reactor Set for Test Firing
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a planned test firing of the NERVA reactor no earlier than Thursday. The restart aims for full power as part of a series to total 30 minutes of operating time. on June 8 the reactor ran at full power for over 15 minutes producing 1,100 megawatts of thermal power.
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Yesteday
Nerva
Watts the Answer Electricity or Gas for Flamingo Pump Station
Las Vegas Valley Water District directors defer a decision on power source for the Flamingo Pump Station to a committee. The choice between reciprocal gas engines and electric motors hinges on bids from Nevada Power Company and South West Gas Company. Montgomery Engineers estimates initial costs and long term savings, finding both options economically similar over 25 years, with gas engines in service at WC Fields under contract.
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Montgomery Engineers
Nevada
Power and Gas Company
Montgomery
West Charleston
St. Louis
Summer Asks What It Means To Las Vegas
The article surveys how locals expect the summer season to affect various groups from Strip hotels and tourism to police, park rangers, and Lake Mead boaters. It notes past temps and forecasts a hotter summer than last year, with records set on the first day of summer and remarks on cooling costs and activities.
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Richard Portella
Dino to Interview for Jazz and Watusi Dancer Auditions
Auditions for jazz and Watusi dancers set at the Hacienda Hotel Tuesday at noon. Local bandleader Paul Dino will interview as part of plans for a new review featuring several girls.
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Governor officiates at five Las Vegas area openings
Gov. Grant Sawyer, visiting Las Vegas for four days, will officiate five service center openings to aid local employment and social services. He schedules events at Victory Village in Henderson, Jefferson Center, Thrift Shop, Carey Arms, and Washington School in North Las Vegas with times listed.
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Carey Arms
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Governor Grants Executive Order Targets Foster Homes
Gov Grant Sawyer signs an order restricting foster homes with convicted parents. Critics question how a man with a criminal background could pass state inspection and house delinquent teens. The column also salutes mental health organizers and notes a Las Vegas man sought for child endangerment.
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Grant Sawyer
Birch Society speaker Reed Benson at Convention Center
A John Birch Society meeting at the Convention Center features Reed Benson claiming government workers are un-American or Communist. He promises his so called documented proof to attendees inclining them to distrust officials from both parties.
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Insurance Agents Promote Vegas Convention Attendance
Larsh Kellogg Frank Kerestesi and Rusty Swain of the Independent Insurance Agents of Southern Nevada plan promotional aids for a New York trip to boost attendance at the 1967 Insurance Agents Convention in Las Vegas The event is expected to attract several thousand delegates to the city and the group wishes them good luck.
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Larsh Kellogg
Frank Kerestesi
Rusty Swain
New York
Nevada
Las Vegas
Possible County Commission Run Sparks Rivalry Rumor
Town chatter hints at Ralph Mesa challenging incumbent Darwin Lamb for the county commission seat. Vague suggestions suggest past disputes may influence a fresh bid, with observers noting tension and potential campaign dynamics.
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Darwin Lamb
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Darwin
Tom Smothers at Sahara Faces Age Verification Incident
Tom Smothers and his brother perform at the Sahara while accompanying his wife who faced age verification delays. Three dealers and a pit boss intervened to confirm she was of legal age for admission.
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Tom Smothers
Powers-That-Be
Landowner Seeks 10 Percent Stake in Caesars Parking
The article notes that Dunes landlord Jake Gottlieb owns the large parking parcel along Flamingo Road beside Caesars Palace and seeks a 10 point share of the CP action for ownership. It recalls a time land this far out was scarce and cheap.
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Flamingo Road
Dunes
Jake Gottlieb
City Recovers $15000 Refund After Meter Error Found
City employee uncovers a long running meter discrepancy dating to 1964 causing a $15000 refund from the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Officials seek to audit all meters including large district gauges and residential meters for further errors.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Valley
Permanent Vacation Rumor Swirls Over Board Leadership
A conversation after the Fair Board meeting suggests Ed Fountain would lead in Reed Whipple’s absence. Rumors say Reed may take a voluntary leave of absence amid fatigue with public service.
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Ed Fountain
Reed Whipple
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Repeat Performance Warns of Federal Warrant for Burt Corwin
A former state employee, Burt Corwin, faces a federal warrant linked to alleged powder taking. The case adds to numerous charges likely to occupy courts for a year. Critics question bail decisions and cite a pattern of disappearance to dodge trouble.
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