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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1969

Page

3

Former Las Vegas postal worker on probation for stamp theft

David Seidel, a former Las Vegas postal employee, received two years probation after pleading no contest to stealing $36 in stamps. He must reimburse the post office for the loss. Dreyer is noted for his long standing defense of former gaming union president and accused killer Tom Hanley.

David Seidel Las Vegas U.S Roger D. Foley Post Office Dreyer Gaming Union Tom Hanley

Parobek Faces Sentencing On Securities Fraud Plea

Michael FE Parobek founder and ex CEO of Visatronics a Nevada stock corporation is to be sentenced today at 1 30 p m before U S District Judge Roger D Foley on a guilty plea to two counts of a 10 count federal indictment charging securities and mail fraud with the case heard in federal court.

Michael FE. Parobek Visatronics Nevada Roger D. Foley U.S

Low bid for traffic signals on Maryland Parkway

The Technical Committee will recommend Ets-Hokin and Galvan Electric Co as the low bidder at 159 301 to install left turn and corner signals at five intersections along lower Maryland Parkway including Tropicana Flamingo Desert Inn Karen and Twain Avenues. Local attorney Al Dreyer was found in contempt of court and fined 100 by Master Calendar Judge Thomas O'Donnell for failure to appear in a robbery burglary case.

Regional Street and Highway Commission Ets-Hokin and Galvan Electric Co Lower Maryland Parkway Maryland Parkway Tropicana, Flamingo Desert Inn Karen and Twain Avenues al Dreyer Thomas O’donnell Dreyer Gregory Wyand Wyand

Roosevelt Turner Sentenced for Assault with Deadly Weapon

Roosevelt Turner, 28, of 525 Freeman St., was sentenced to six years in prison after a local jury convicted him Feb. 4 of shooting Albert Black in a November dispute outside a West Las Vegas nightspot. Black was wounded in the hip and has recovered. Dist. Judge John F. Mendoza called Turner the most "successful" young man in crime, and Deputy Public Defender John Greenman represented him.

Roosevelt Turner Freeman St Turner Albert Black Stanford Florida Las Vegas Black Dist John F. Mendoza John Greenman

City Commission Receives Major Slot Machine Request

The Horseshoe Club seeks 152 more slot machines for 128 E Fremont St in the largest city request since Four Queens opened in 1967. Commissioner Mirabelli also pushes renewed discussion on removing the 15-slots-per-establishment limit within 300 feet north of Sahara Ave from Paradise to Fairfield.

City Commission City Hall Horseshoe Club E. Fremont St Queens Philip M. Mirabelli Commission Sahara Avenue Paraidise Road Fairfield Avenue

Judge Davies Seeks Second Term As North Las Vegas Judge

North Las Vegas Municipal Judge Ray Davies filed for reelection to a second term. The move ends speculation he would oppose Mayor William Taylor who intends to run again. Davies, a former police officer and manager of Vegas Valley Farms Dairy, has resided in North Las Vegas since 1955 with his wife Jean and four children at 555 Lone Mountain Road. Erin Marshall, a photographer and columnist for the Voice, was blocked from filing for mayor until eligibility questions are resolved by the registrar of voters regarding residency and real property ownership.

Las Vegas Ray Davies William Taylor Erin Mar Shall The Voice North Las Vegas Marshall Davies Vegas Valley Farms Dairy, Inc Jean Lone Mountain Rd

CEA Directors Meet to Discuss 1969 Assignments

City Employees Association directors convene at 5 p.m. in City Hall Council Chamber to review 1969 committee assignments and proposed retirement benefits legislation aimed for introduction to the 55th Legislature during the current Carson City session.

City Employes Association City Hall Council Carson City

Boulder City Names James E Heald City Manager

James E Heald will assume duties in mid March as city manager and finance director of Boulder City. He previously led the Washoe County Fair and Recreation Board since 1967 and will be paid 14500 dollars annually. Heald replaces R Guild Gray who leaves April 1 for a municipal bond firm.

James E. Heald Boulder City Heald Washoe County Ely N. R. Broadbent Robert Broadbent Clark County

Shell Bar Robbery Ends With $476 Loot And Floor Order

A lone stocky gunman robbed the Shell Bar yesterday taking $475.95. Patrons and Barmaid May Coughran obeyed his order to lie on the floor as police described the incident and secured the scene.

May Coughran

780 Grant Franchises Offer Panoply of Rights

Chicago reports a surge of franchising offers as more than 780 national firms extend rights to sell diverse products and services including hamburgers art swimming pools and other ventures.

Chicago

Charles Steen Wins Bid To Intervene In Uranium Mine Lease

In U.S. District Court Judge Roger D. Foley allowed Charles Steen to intervene in a lease action involving Grand Deposit Mining and Comet Coalition Mining over a Lincoln County uranium mine. Cascade Energies offered to lease and restart operations, supporting Steen amid bankruptcy and IRS disputes.

Charles Steen U.S. District Court U.S. Dist Roger D. Foley Steen Grand Deposit Mining Comet Coalition Mining Combine Metals Lincoln County Comet Grand Deposit Comet Coalition Internal Revenue Service

Acreage Classification Underway in Clark County

A public hearing at North Las Vegas City Hall at 2 p.m. discusses proposed classification of 2 074 900 acres in Clark County under multiple use management. Proposals include recreation wildlife habitat mineral production grazing and watershed protection as a result of informal meetings among federal state and local agencies.

Clark County North Las Vegas Nolan F. Keil Bureau of Land Manage Keil

Lions Club Runs North Las Vegas Light Bulb Sale

The Lions Club in North Las Vegas began its annual light bulb sale yesterday and runs through Friday. Residents are asked to keep porch lights on to aid salesmen. Proceeds fund sight conservation programs and eye care for the needy, aiding the eye bank, blind center, Boy Scouts, Lions Youth Camp, and local sports teams.

Lions Club Las Vegas Eye Bank Blind Center Boy Scouts

Las Vegas Sun Staff and Contact Details

The Las Vegas Sun lists its editorial staff and offices at 121 S Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada 87106 with leadership including H M Greenspun president and Barbara Greenspun treasurer and the paper advertising circulation and management team. It notes affiliations with United Press International and various newspaper associations and provides subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and home delivery.

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