Kuk murder trial hinges on insanity defense
Dist. Atty. John Mendoza outlined details of a three year old double slaying in which Jerome Kuk a 28 year old former Las Vegas police officer stands accused of first degree murder. The prosecution rested and a Monday return was set as defense Madison Graves prepares insanity evidence with psychiatrists from Nevada State Hospital and others. Police described Kuk over Steve Bowman 46 found shot dead in Boulder City as he threatened to shoot Chief Pennie Morris during a struggle after being disarmed.
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Las Vegas
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Atty Madison Graves
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Sidney Tillim
Nevada State Hospital
James Carlin
State Hospital
Graves
Kuk
Boulder City
Pennie Morris
Steve Bowman
Jenne
Richard C. Cordeman
Bowman
Jerry Bertaison
Thomas L. White
Charlies Sobel
Los Angeles
Dr. Thomas
Atty. Graves
North Las Vegas Adds Water Capacity Amid Drought Push
City officials report water supply rising to 109 feet with a new Tonopah well pumping about 1,000,000 gallons and plans for Losee Ranch and Nevada Land & Mortgage wells. State action nearly triples capacity as residents conserve and await further facilities.
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Firemen Board To Review Department Action Changes
Fire Chief C D Williams convened a secret Board of Review to study fire department procedures and potential disciplinary actions after a blaze damaged Mrs Elizabeth Metcalfs home at 4217 Exposition Way. City Manager W L Fletcher says recommendations will address suppression measures and department policy.
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Truck Kills LV Tot in Ohio
A three year old Las Vegas boy visiting relatives in Dover Ohio was struck and killed by a pickup while crossing the road. The child, Dan Clifford Stevenson, was the son of Mr and Mrs Stevenson of 1216 Silver Lake Dr and vacationing with his mother at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Cappel. Palm Mortuary in LV is handling arrangements.
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Ohio
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Joe Cappel
Park Exams Open for Maintenance Jobs Until July 9
A competitive examination for maintenance men at National Park Service Boulder City is available until July 9. Announcement from the Civil Service Commission states applications and copies of cement may be requested at the Post Office and Executive Office.
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City Commission Sets Special Meeting Over Minors Alcohol Sales
Mayor Oran Grayson announced a special city commission session to review police findings that four to five establishments may have sold liquor to minors. Las Vegas Police Chief Leo Kuykendall will present evidence from a two to three week inquiry, with a preliminary hearing to decide further action including possible license suspensions or revocations.
Arraignment Delayed Again For Two Mann Act Defendants
In federal court Judge C Nils Tavares postponed arraignment for Rose Marie and Johnny Davis accused of importing a Midwest girl for prostitution. Their attorney is unavailable for a week, bail set at 2000 dollars each and the case rescheduled for next Thursday afternoon.
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Johnny Davis
U.S
Mel Close, Jr
Tavares
CAB Approves Triangle Fares for LV New York
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved triangle fares linking Las Vegas to New York via Miami with a $26 surcharge from LV to NYC via Miami. The scheme, effective June 30, allows travel both ways, and Miami Beach hotel rates as low as 19.50 per week are advertised. National Airlines operates two DC 8s daily LV to Miami and five nonstop Miami to NYC flights.
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Calif Pair Faces Federal Charges Here
Two accused federal offenders chose to plead guilty locally instead of returning to California for trial. Nils Tavares and Frank Beninato are charged with interstate transportation of forged securities. Ky Fay Mooney faces credit card theft charges. Beninato could receive up to 10 years or $10,000 or both. Mooney faces half that potential penalty.
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LV Police FBI Arrest Fugitive in Las Vegas
Lawrence L. Killen, a St. Louis man, was arrested in downtown Las Vegas by FBI agents and two LVPD officers for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution of a felony. He was driving a stolen car and held at Clark County Jail awaiting transport to St. Louis. The federal charge was filed in St. Louis last Friday.
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Dean W. Elson
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Kruse Brown
Killen
Urban Renewal Meeting Cancelled By City Officials
A joint meeting of the city commission and Urban Renewal board was cancelled this evening. Mayor Oran Grayson said the discussion on using about 15 acres in the Madison School Project area by the Housing Authority will be moved elsewhere and a later date will be set for a freeway right of way relocation meeting.
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Plan Under Study by Welfare Agency for Pilot Program
Clark County Child Welfare seeks a six month pilot to assign a case worker to every 20 children to show improved parental care and reduce neglect. The Blue Ribbon Committee tentatively approved studying the plan as a statewide funding request and proof of concept for legislature.
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Zenoff
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Obituary Anna Marie Smith dies at 49
Anna Marie Smith, 49, died June 28 at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. She owned Westward Ho Motel at 1106 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Born July 27, 1912 in Collier Kas. Rosary today at 7:30 p.m. Bunker Brothers Chapel. Mass in Long Beach, California Monday morning. Survived by husband Thomas Neil Smith, son Thomas Neil Jr., daughters Susan Bair and Peggy Marie Hammer, four brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren.
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Las Vegas
Thomas Neil Jr
Santa Ana
Susan Bair
Peggy Marie Hammer
Anaheim
Califf
City of Hope Raffle Project Begins Tonight
The City of Hope National Medical Center raffle kicks off tonight in Las Vegas with booths in Hotel Tropicana and Flamingo Hotel lobbies. Honorary Chairman Harry Levy and Executive Chairman Pat Kubik lead the drive to raise funds for patient care and medical research. The August 7 drawing offers either a five day Hawaii vacation or 1000 dollars in cash to winners.
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Pat Kubik
Atomic Energy Commission
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Virginia City Officials Weigh Dial Telephones Split
A Nevada special committee sampled opinions in Virginia City and nearby towns on switching from crank phones to dial service with a 2.85 monthly rate hike. Most residents at a hearing favored staying with crank phones, citing operator assistance as essential. The survey results will be sent to Bell of Nevada next month.
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Comstock
Dayton
Gold Hill
Silver City
Storey County
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Nyc
Carpenters Resume Negotiations With Reno Contractors
Northern Nevada carpenters and building contractors resumed negotiations over stalled talks. Officials from both sides aim to reach a settlement on wages and work rules before a broader dispute escalates. Local unions emphasize fair pay while contractors seek competitive costs for ongoing projects.
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Federal arraignment of former Nevada official
A federal district court in Carson City arraigned a former Nevada official on charges arising from alleged misconduct. The court proceedings included plea consideration and scheduling details for upcoming hearings.
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UPI
Federal District Court
Nevada
FHA threatens halt on new mortgages over city sewage plan
FHA spokesman says new home loans would stop in Sparks unless city expands and improves its sewage system. Nevada FHA director Jay Baker says approvals would halt without state health department backed disposal facilities. Existing insured mortgages already in force will remain unaffected.
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