State Weathers Storms In Congress Over Las Vegas Mercury Highway
Nevada pledges 1 million dollars toward building the Las Vegas Mercury highway after a heated House appropriations hearing. Democrats and Republicans pressed for state cost sharing as AEC officials argued the road serves the Nevada Test Site and faces fatal traffic levels on US 95.
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Highway funding clash prompts call to delete bill amount
Boland refuses to vote on the appropriation without a joint agreement with Nevada on payment of a share. Pillion warns against the AEC starting road construction and argues the highway project should stay with the United States.
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Police Patrol Against Anti JFK Rioters In Mexico City
A column questions political manipulation and water supply delays amid a heat crisis in North Las Vegas. It alleges officials delayed well permits until campaign gains possible, linking resource denial to votes and referencing a Tammany Hall era tactic.
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General Clarke Denounces Kennedy Administration Comment Report
General Bruce C. Clarke, retiring commander in Europe, spoke at a Las Vegas ROA event. He said a noon paper misreported his speech, falsely claiming he attacked Kennedy administration call-ups. The outline lacked any Kennedy reference and Clarke called the story shocked and distorted.
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Laxalt to Speak at Republican Barbeque
Paul Laxalt, GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, will headline the Fourth of July picnic and barbeque sponsored by local Republicans at Twin Lakes Lodge. Charles Naylor, chairman, announced the event featuring sports, auctions, and a giant barbeque served by local candidates. Laxalt, a Carson City attorney, is known for championing state employee rights and won the Charles Oliver case before the state Supreme Court.
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Soviet Spy Soblen Arrested in Israel and Extradition Likely
Dr. Robert A. Soblen, a 62 year old former Soviet spy sentenced in the United States for espionage during World War I, was arrested by Israeli police. He posted bail on a forged Canadian passport and faces probable expulsion as the U S seeks his return amid leukemia and poor prognosis.
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Leftist Demonstrators Jailed Amid Kennedy Visit
In Mexico City, about 50 known agitators were arrested as security police intensified patrols along the Kennedy parade route. Up to 6,000 police were assigned to the 48 hour state visit with arrests also reported of nine Puerto Rican teachers and other protesters.
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Mowbray Seeks Re-election To Clark County Bench
District Judge Mowbray filed for re-election yesterday before County Clerk Helen Scott Reed. The longtime jurist helped establish the current juvenile court master plan in Clark County and is noted as a leading civic figure. He previously served as US referee for the state, oversaw resort hotel reorganizations, and held bankruptcy referee duties in the Ninth Circuit before his 1959 district judge appointment.
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Rosary to Honor Las Vegas Legal Figure Ed Greely
A rosary for Edward J. Greely, 67, famed Las Vegas attorney, will be recited at Palm Mortuary Chapel at 7:30 p.m. by Mons. James B. Empey. Greely died Wednesday night at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born September 23, 1895 in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to Las Vegas in 1947.
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Lightning and Rain Hit Las Vegas Area Ahead of Fourth
The Weather Bureau reports scattered lightning yesterday in the Las Vegas area with more expected today. A high of 102 yesterday and around 100 today, with showers and humid, muggy conditions. Gusty winds and thunderstorms were forecast to spread from morning, continuing.
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Lower Income Housing Plan OK'd for LV
Las Vegas approves a program to build 200 low rent homes funded by a 3,037,113 loan to the city with a total development cost of 3,374,671. The local housing authority will oversee construction, potentially financed by long term bond proceeds from private investors. A second financial provision covers annual acts by the government per Nevada senators.
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Debt limit set at 308 billion as Kennedy eyed action
Senate approves spending ceiling at 308 billion dollars and sends the measure to President Kennedy to avoid automatic revert to 285 billion. The vote was 55 to 3 after rejecting a GOP bid to cut the request by 2 billion, with 52 to 37 on the Republican amendment and Sen Homer Capehart proposing a 300 to 308 billion formula for the next fiscal year. Budget debate centered on replacing Budget Director Bell amid fiscal responsibility calls. Williams and Dirksen backed a 306 billion temporary debt limit.
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