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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1976

Page

6

Provenzano Freed on Bail in Hoffa Probe Murder Case

Anthony Pro from New Jersey Teamsters probe linked figure Tony Pro Provenzano was freed on 50 000 bail after arraignment on first degree murder charges in the 1961 Castellito death. Co defendants Briguglio Konigsberg and Vangelakos face related indictments and federal conspiracy charges in a Kerhonkson New York case.

Kingston N.Y UPI Anthony Tony Pro Provenzano James Hoffa New Jersey Teamsters Salvatore Briguglio Ulster County Court Raymond Mino Briguglio Harold ‘Boom Boom Konigsberg Ulster County Tony’ Castellito Kerhonkson, N.Y George Vangelakosl Jersey City N.J Astellito

Bank Manager Fined in Incline Village Loan Scheme

Donald Johnson former manager of Valley Bank Incline Village Branch and James Ford were fined 1000 dollars each and placed on probation after being found guilty of conspiracy in a 25000 loan to a corporation they owned. Johnson faced additional counts of false entries and misapplying funds while Ford was convicted of aiding and abetting and providing false financial statements.

RENO UPI Incline Village Bruce Thompson Donald Johnson James Ford Johnson Ford Valley Bank

Hopper Associate Dies in Hollywood Career Reporter Dead at 69

Jeff Davis longtime Hedda Hopper associate and Los Angeles newsman dies at 69 in Hollywood. He wrote for the Los Angeles Mirror and Herald-Examiner and later PR work and columns for the San Antonio Light. Survived by widow Rosemary and son Gene.

Hollywood UPI Jeff Davis Hedda Hopper Los Angeles Davis Hollywood Presbyterianospital Los Angeles Mirror Herald-Examiner San Antonio Tex Light Psemary Gene

Novarro’s Slayer Escapes From San Quentin Work Furlough

Thomas Ferguson, 25, one of two brothers convicted of murdering silent screen idol Ramon Novarro, fled from a state work furlough facility near San Francisco Hall of Justice while preparing for parole. Novarro, star of silent films including Ben Hur, was beaten to death at his Hollywood Hills home on October 30, 1968. The Ferguson brothers were arrested days later.

San Francisco UPI Ramon Novarro San Quentin Thomas Ferguson Paul San Francisco Hall Hollywood Hills Ferguson Brothers

Fire in Sierra Nevada Foothills Charred 20773 Acres

Firefighters contained a Sierra Nevada foothill blaze that burned 20773 acres and destroyed fourteen structures including two houses. The worst such fire this year in Northern California caused minor injuries to two firefighters. About 350 inmates and sixty wards from youth author’s facilities assisted in firefighting.

Sacramento UPS Sierra Nevada Vickie Sterken California Division of Forestry California Department of Corrections

Obituaries for Reese Vasilas Foster Moore Turner and Berger

Multiple funeral services and memorials announced for Dixie Ewell Reese Nick Vasilas Helena Foster Dempse Herman Moore Rolley Turner and Brian Jay Berger. Names, ages, birthplaces, and burial or service details listed. Palm Mortuary handling arrangements. various relatives named. dates of death and service times provided where readable.

Palm Chapel Dixie Ewell Reese Golden Arrow Drive Las Vegas Louis Vitale Franciscan Center Reese Talpa Tex Mable Reese Dixie Reese Crushin Reese Nick Vasilas Reno Ave Steve Prodromides St. John's Greek Orthodox Church Vasilas Greece Circus Circus St. John’s Valre Vasilas Palm Mortuary Helena Foster Helena Irene Gholson Foster Pahrump Jerry Foster Newark Calif Robert Foster San Jose E.W Verna Gholson Las Animas Colo Bernard Gholson Robert Gholson Hawaii

Suspect Nabbed On Plane After Theft On Flight 562

Marshall Gene Caston, 44, was arrested in Las Vegas after a stewardess reported $30 and credit cards stolen from her purse on a Minneapolis St Paul to Los Angeles flight with a Las Vegas stop. Police greeted the plane upon landing. the suspect remained jailed in Clark County.

Western Airlines Clark County Minneapolis-St. Paul Los Angeles Las Vegas Marshall Gene Caston Ann Mark Minneapolis Caston

City Dads Get Short Vacation in City Hall Elevator

Las Vegas city commissioners briefly left inoperative after vandals ripped out elevator awnings revealing department locations. New plans labeled the tenth floor for the county commission city clerk funds coordination and the mayor, with no notice of four commissioners.

Las Vegas City Hall County Commission

Nevada divorce summons and highway bid notices

The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court mails a divorce summons for Patricia Thacke Houghton against Robert Houghton with a 20 day response deadline. Separately, the Nevada Department of Highways invites sealed bids by July 15 1976 for Contract 1588 Project M-448/1 storm drain work in Clark County including a reinforced concrete box culvert.

Eighth Judicial District Court State of Nevada County of Clark Patricia Thacke Houghton Artment of Highways State of Nevada State Highway Carson City Clark County

Grading Notice for Ditch Section on Nevada Road Project

The notice outlines wage rates as set by state labor authorities and details bid procedures for a highway contract. It lists where plans and specifications can be viewed or procured, including Nevada and regional offices, with a $10 plan fee and nonreturnable documents. Bids must include a 5 percent security and bid bonds, with eligibility requirements under state law.

Secretary of Labor State Labor Commissioner Nevada Employment Security Department South 8Th Street Las Vegas Nevada Highway Department Sparks Federal Highway Administration Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco California Associated General Contractors of America North 27Th Street Boise Idaho South Main Street Salt Lake City Utah South Wells Avenue Reno F. W. Dodge Company P.O. Box Polaris

Nevada Department of Highways Seeks Qualified Bids in Carson City

The Nevada State Highway Department requires complete qualification bids five days before opening. Written requests on free standard forms must be sent to Carson City. The department warns against issuing plans to unfit bidders and emphasizes equal employment and licensing compliance.

Department of Highways Carson City Nevada Department Federal Highway Administration Highway Department

Notice of settlement of estate in Nevada case

John A Yeager Jr executor has filed cr ae for settlement and petition for distribution in the matter of the estate of John A Yeager deceased. The court sets July 9 1976 at 9 30 AM in Las Vegas Clark County for hearing any interested parties to show cause why the petition should not be granted and the account settled. Dated June 16 1976. Beckley Singleton Delaney Jamison Reid Chartered Las Vegas Nevada. Pub June 19 26 July 3 1976.

John A. Yeager, JR John A. Yeager Sai Las Vegas Clark County Loretta Bowman Clark Hope Redkop Beckley

LV paving firm submits low bid for I-15 resurfacing

Las Vegas Paving submitted the low bid of 1 036 533 to resurface 27 miles of Interstate 15 from the California line under the Nevada Highway Department plan. The project includes recycling the existing surface and improvements at the Stateline interchange. Holcomb Construction Co. Reno bid 275 359 to replace a Carson River bridge near Minden. Anchor Concrete Sparks bid 6 518 for sidewalks at Wedekind Road and 18th Street north of Sparks.

Carson City UPI Las Vegas California Nevada Highway Department Stateline Holcomb Construction Co Reno Carson River Minden Anchor Concrete of Sparks Wedekind Road 18Th Street

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