Shovel Pushers and Public Buildings in Carson City
A reader criticizes the use of federal funds for a California state building, arguing the project would cost taxpayers three times construction cost. The piece references Governor Grant Sawyer, Employment Security Director Richard Ham, and a Carson City ground-breaking photo captioned Shovel Pushers. The author calls for scrutiny of motives behind private construction for government leases.
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California
Nevada
Grant Sawyer
Richard Ham
ESD
Carson City
Bedroom Sneak Thief Takes $160 From Las Vegas Man
A light-footed burglar entered the bedroom of a prominent Las Vegan Friday night and stole $160 from his wallet. O. J. Scherer of 703 Oakey Blvd. reported waking to find his trousers and wallet on the floor as the thief fled. The victim notified police yesterday.
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O. J. Scherer
Oakey Blvd
Scherer
Too Late to Classify Who's Who Contractors and Builders
A compact notice records a delay in classification for the Who's Who Contractors and Builders directory. The entry notes timing issues, unresolved eligibility, and potential revision of listing status for affected firms in the region.
Local notices and ads span lost ring and help wanted
A cluttered page lists a lost and found sterling silver ring left in a washroom at 5th and Fremont with a reward. Nearby a civic group seeks three neat men for contact work renewing business, offering $4.9 per hour plus car allowance with a 12 week year, via Ken Yerger at the American Legion Hall 9 to 10 am.
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5Th
Fremont
Hollywood
Ken Yerger
American Legion Hall
Monthru Thurs
Real estate listing for Las Vegas luxury home with furnishings
Beautiful Las Vegas residence on a large quiet lot features a 50 by 20 living room with fireplace, big master and two guest bedrooms, dual baths, all electric kitchen, den and TV room, lanai, pool with cabana, built in sound, water softener, sprinkler, workshop, and furnished option. Offered by owner for $73 000 with immediate occupancy. call Mr Buchannan for appointment.
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Las Vegas
Buchannan
Legion's Annual Circus Comes to Hell Dorado Village
The American Legion sponsors two Kay Bros. Circus performances at Hell dorado Village today at 2 and 7 30 p m. Proceeds aid the American Legion Junior Baseball team. Tickets cost one dollar for adults with tickets available from local merchants and businessmen.
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Legion’s Annual
Kay Bros
Helldorado Village
The
American Legion
Actress Escapes Fatal Crash At Kin's Wedding In Italy
PREDAPPIO Italy Romano Mussolini son of the late dictator married Sophia Loren's sister Maria Sicilone. A fatal crash marred the celebration when actor Antonio Angelini 24 died after his scooter hit the wrecked cars. Sophia Loren escaped injury as crowds trampled 12 people and the bride fainted. The ceremony proceeded with Mussolini recovering enough to toast his bride at the reception.
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Predappio
Italy
UPI
Romano Mussolini
Sophia Loren
Miss Loren
Antonio Angelini
Mussolini
Sophia
Maria Scicolone
Romano
Donna Rachele
Il Duce
Paris
Driv
Dino Sassetti
Sassetti
Angelini
Mailman quits walkathon for ride to capital
Fredrick Maryland United Press International reports Ed Kline a 31 year old mailman from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio stopped his 350 mile walk in Frederick just 50 miles from Washington. He accepted transportation from Rep William H Ayres to finish today with a motorcade to the capital. He said he was not unhappy and that he had accomplished his goal garnering public support for postman pay legislation.
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Frederick
UPI
Ed Kline
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Maryland
Kline
Washington
William H. Ayres
Congress
Sawyer Sees Building Industry Value Boost for Nevada
Gov Grant Sawyer addressed local electrical contractors in the Camellia Room at the Thunderbird Hotel. He urged frequent government businessperson meetings and stated the building industry will contribute up to 60 million dollars to Nevada’s economy this year, with contractors playing a vital role in the state’s future.
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Grant Sawyer
Thunderbird Hotel
Sawyer
Seven In Local Poky Drinking Brawl Arrests
Uniformed deputies ended a Sunrise Cedars gathering on Nellis Boulevard near Owens arresting seven people. Five were minors in a bar and two faced drunkenness charges. Names include Spencer Flores Lee Leming Olson, Bruner and Warren. incident led to a sheriff referral.
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Sunrise Cedars
Nellis Boulevard
Owens
Dick Butcher
Ralph Lamb
Kennard Arthur Spencer
Cesar Elpidiox Flores
Clarence William Lee
Samuel Leming
Ronald Lyle Olson
Robert M. Bruner
Thomas Richard Warren
Regents reject tearing down Morrill Hall on Nevada campus
A Nevada board defers demolition of Morrill Hall built in 1886 as university leaders weigh sentiment, history, and structural concerns. Engineering says building is weak and costly to shore up, while lawmakers warn of liability in quakes. plan to study further.
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Charles Armstrong
Louis Lombardi
William Hancock
State Planning Board
Hancock
Rogers
Sparks Voters To Decide East Reno Name Change
Sparks residents will vote on a proposal to rename the city East Reno. Backers shifted the measure to the primary ballot to reduce costs, arguing the change would bring public benefits tied to Reno's name.
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Sparks
UPI
East Reno
Isoa
Reno
ICC Sets April Hearing On Overland Limited Discontinuation
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a hearing April 23 in Reno on Southern Pacific plans to drop the Overland Limited service between San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Nevada Public Service Commission challenges the move, citing SP losses of about 1.5 million dollars in 1961 and San Francisco city duplicating the service. Three Reno residents, Robert Martin and Mr and Mrs Earl Guyton, departed for Italy to approve a heroic Pony Express statue in bronze to be cast in Pietrasanta, Italy.
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Harrah
Reno Club
Avard Fairbanks
Salt Lake City
Guyton
San Francisco
Lake Tahoe
Pony Express
The
Railroad
Overland
Reno
UPI
Italy
Robert Martin
Earl Guyton
Rome
Pietrasanta
Martin
Grant Loan For Lathrop Power Project
Congressman Walter S. Baring announced that the White House approved a 3 940 000 loan to Amargosa Valley Cooperative Inc of Lathrop Wells via the REA. Of this, 3 725 000 funds Nevada distribution lines totaling 319 miles serving 513 rural outlets including 151 pumps. It also covers 110 miles of transmission lines Henderson to Lathrop Wells with substations 30 000 KVA at Henderson 15 000 KVA at Pahrump and 7 500 KVA at Amargosa Valley.
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Walter S. Baring
White House
Amargosa Valley Cooperative, Inc
Lathrop Wells
R.E.A
Nevada
Henderson
Pahrump
Amargosa Valley
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