Hearing Okayed For Crippen
Nevada Assembly approves hearing for Dr Edward Crippen fired as State Health Officer two weeks ago. A subcommittee of three Republicans and two Democrats will plan the hearing date and arrangements, aiming to justify Gov. Paul Laxalt’s decision. Crippen’s availability will determine the schedule.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Assembly
Edward Crippen
Paul Laxalt
William Swackhamer
Battle Mountain
Crippen
Bill To Halt Sheriff Suits In Nevada
The Assembly Judiciary Committee introduced a bill prohibiting lawsuits against a sheriff or police chief based on the act or omission of a deputy or officer.
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Carson City
UPS
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Indictments for misapplication tied to Washoe EOB
Reno officials Robert W. Newquist and Barbara J. Tuttle were indicted by a federal grand jury for misappropriating more than $3,000 from the Washoe County Economic Opportunity Board. They were arraigned before U S Commissioner G Russell Pike and released for later appearance in U S District Court.
North Las Vegas Bond Extension Proposed in Nevada Legislature
Assemblyman Dave Branch and Paul May push AB-645 to extend maturity of North Las Vegas public employee retirement bonds to October 1 next year after a prior default. A Senate bill SB-148 would authorize refunding and mandate an audit of the city’s finances with the extension to ensure audit results are known.
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Carson City
UPI
North Las Vegas
Dave Branch
Paul May
Senate
Crime in Las Vegas climbs in 1968 report
UPI reports U S Attorney General John H Mitchell notes national crime up 17 percent in 1968. In Las Vegas murder and manslaughter rise from five to nine, forcible rape from 10 to 22, robbery 164 to 219, burglary 1222 to 1501, larceny over 50 from 789 to 870, auto theft 519 to 594, while aggravated assault falls from 113 to 110.
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Washington
UPI
Las Vegas
U. S
John H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Air West revenues rise as ties form and sale looms
Air West reports higher tonnage cargo and passenger revenue than last year amid consolidation of Pacific, West Coast and Bonanza. The airline, now up for sale to Howard Hughes, seeks fast federal approval to avoid possible suspension of operations due to funding gaps. Air tonnage up 30 percent and passenger revenue miles up 22.8 percent aided by larger jet fleets and expanded routes.
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API
Air West
Pacific, West Coast
Bonanza Air West
Howard Hughes
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Black linguist to speak at Las Vegas teachers conference
Beverly Bruce, a distinguished Black linguist, will be the featured speaker at a dinner meeting in Las Vegas for English teachers. The talk is part of a conference organized by the State Department of Education and the Southern Nevada English Teachers.
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Carson City
UPI
State Department of Education
Beverly Bruce
Las Vegas
Bruce
State Department
Nevada
Cactus Club Plans Henderson Field Trip Tomorrow
The Cactus Club departs Las Vegas at 9 a.m. for a field trip with gathering at the Water Street turnoff on Boulder Highway Henderson. Wanda Hoban can provide details at 384-4205.
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Las Vegas
Cactus Club
Water Street
Boulder Highway
Henderson
Wanda Hoban
Reid proposes life without parole amendment in AJR-40
Carson City Nevada. UPI reports Assemblyman Harry Reid of Las Vegas proposed AJR-40 to prevent commuting a life sentence without possibility of parole. The measure aims to lock in life terms, limiting executive clemency or legislative commuting.
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Carson City
Regents would be appointed by governor under AJR-41
The Nevada Assembly introduced AJR-41 proposing Governor appoints the University of Nevada Board of Regents. Norman Glaser Woodrow Wilson and C. W. Lingenfelter backed the measure noting most states elect regents and Nevada would use six year staggered terms.
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Carson City
UPI
University of Nevada Board of Regents
Nevada Assembly
Norman Glaser
D-Halleck
Woodrow Wilson
Las Vegas
C. W. Lingenfelter
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Advertising Rates
The Las Vegas Sun announces its editor and publisher H M Greenspun and lists executive staff including Bryn Armstrong and Vince Anselmo. It notes postal registration, agency affiliations, and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with home delivery and mail options.
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Bar Mitzvah for Robin Greenspan at Temple Beth Sholom
Robin Greenspan, son of Mr and Mrs Burton Greenspan of 2800 Richfield Blvd, will be called to the Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Sholom 1600 E Oakey Blvd at 4 30 p m today during Mincha services Rabbi Aaron S Gold will officiate Cantor Joseph Kohn will chant the liturgy Parents will host the congregation to a Kiddush after services
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Robin Greenspan
Burton Greenspan
Richfield Blvd
Temple Beth Sholom
E. Oakey Blvd
Aaron S. Gold
Joseph Kohn
Nevada Assembly approves new license with implied consent
The Assembly Transportation Committee backed a new driver license costing $6 for four years, with implied consent to blood alcohol tests for suspected drunk driving. A .10 blood alcohol standard was defeated, and three license classes with on-site testing were proposed, while a written renewal test was rejected.
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Carson City
UPI
Assembly Transportation Committee
Bers
Nevada
James Bailey
State Motor Vehicle Department
Senate
Cleanup Houston Oil Industry Spends 382 Million
The American oil industry allocated about 382 million dollars last year to combat water pollution.
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Houston
Kirkers Board Seat in Jeopardy at Western Air Lines
Western Air Lines asked the Civil Aeronautics Board to rule if financier Kirk Kerkorian can hold Western stock and sit on its board without violating federal statutes. Kerkorian owns about 30 percent and seeks board representation. PSA plans a tender offer also awaiting CAB approval.
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Western Air Lines Management
Civil Aeronautics Board
Kirk Kerkorian
Western
Washington
Kerkorian
Wal’s
WAL
Western Air Lines
Fred Benninger
Tracy Investments
Las Vegas
CAB
Transamerica Corp
Trans International Airlines
Benninger
William Singleton
Pacific Southwest Airlines
PSA
Eureka County Declared Disaster Area for Snowbound Relief
Governor Paul Laxalt declared Eureka County a disaster area to obtain federal aid after severe snow conditions isolated ranches in central areas. He warned thousands of cattle and sheep face starvation unless access trails are opened within days.
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Carson City
UPI
Paul Laxalt
Eureka County
Laxalt
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