Well Done Is Epitaph For Official Grant Robison
The Las Vegas Sun recalls Grant Robison state superintendent of banks who died in Las Vegas. His career featured fierce battles for what he believed in and a willingness to face controversy. He opposed a Reno bank plan years ago and warned savings and loan risks in Las Vegas. He served Nevada with integrity and conviction, earning the epitaph well done good and faithful servant.
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Reapportionment debate hints at Lamb Clark County move
In Reno during Wednesday’s Federal Court reapportionment hearing State Sen. Floyd Lamb withdrew as a client of George Vargas who had opposed reapportionment. Rumors say Lamb may move from Lincoln County to Clark County if a seven to eight seat allotment occurs. The Strip nightlife anecdote contrasts with watchdog politics and fringe benefits in local campaigns. Patrick Clary named Young Democrats National Membership Chairman. Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt’s plans remain secret, with George Abbott and William Raggio drawing attention as possible contenders. County Commissioner Bill Blake renews Sertoma membership. Jack Streeter reflects on political future and cautions against lacking organization. Harry Levy hinted as possible 1967 city commission candidate, amid a kompl of past failures.
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Market panic chatter at Horn and Hardart barbershop meet
Art Buchwald depicts Irving, a cautious small investor, worrying aloud about crashes and stocks. The exchange spans Johnson era policy, Churchill’s funeral, the British pound, Xerox, AT&T, GM, Chrysler, and looming strikes, all amid a joking rumor mill that stirs a quick broker sell order for Texas Sulphur.
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Powell and Meany pressure Powell over 14b repeal
Washington insiders report AFL CIO chief George Meany and House leaders press Rep. Adam Clayton Powell to back or risk losing the 14(b) repeal bill. Johnson backs action while Powell weighs a statement and committee move amid House rules scrutiny.
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Dear John Advice Column Delivers Odd Weekend Predicaments
A reader asks how to persuade her husband to stay home for the weekend while he frets over fishing. The reply emphasizes trust and cautions the wife against assuming motives, then shifts to a lighter note about a spouse who collects rare books and a bizarre gift idea.
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Famous Last Words In A Bitter 1781 Will
John Aylett left a spiteful legacy in 1781 while Barnaby Conrad notes the dying testament. He bequeathed five guineas to buy a picture of a viper biting the hand that saved him from the snow, presenting it in lieu of a three thousand pound legacy to Edward Bearcroft.
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Almanac notes birthday of Helen Keller and key 19th-20th century events
Almanac entry for Sunday June 27, 1965 highlights Helen Keller's birth in 1880, Edward Gibbon's 1787 work, the 1893 stock market collapse, Roosevelt's 1926 renomination, Truman's 1950 Korea aid order, and Emerson on enthusiasm. The moon wanes and evening stars are Venus and Mars.
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