State Prep Cage Tourney Opens Today
The 40th Nevada state high school basketball tourney begins a two day, 12 game run at the Las Vegas Convention Center with eight teams from all regions. Fernley Lincoln County Sparks Winnemucca Carson City Douglas Virginia City compete for Class AA A and B titles as schedule unfolds today.
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Windup at Convention Sparks Riot and Legal Confusion
A column discusses a violent incident at a county jail tied to a convention windup and notes a deputy was attacked. The piece critiques law enforcement influence and recounts a past speeding case to illustrate pressure and accountability in policing. The diary style raises questions about transparency and justice without naming individuals beyond general examples.
ASCD Elects Officers Blasts Extremist Groups At Meeting
The Assocation for Supervision and Curriculum Development elected Dr. Chester Babcock as president and adopted a resolution attacking extremist groups while outlining future education needs. Dr. Harold G. Shane delivered the closing luncheon address as the five day convention concluded in Olympia.
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Indiana University
Las Vegas Population Reaches 76 574
City Manager W Lowell Fletcher reported a January 1 estimate of 76 574 for Las Vegas replacing the 1960 census figure of just over 64 000. The rapid growth highlights a notable demographic rise in the city.
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W. Lowell Fletcher
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Year-Around School Terms Move Forward in Clark County
Clark County School Board voted to pursue year round terms with summer classes in many schools. The action requires future architectural plans to include summer use air conditioning and bids to cover buildings for summer operation. Trustee Helen Cannon urged planning for extended school use, while Peggy Phillips led the motion.
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Helen Cannon
Peggy Phillips
Huge Storm Continues Ravaging Seaboard Across Regions
Devastating flood tides along the Atlantic coast enter third day with Outer Banks left in shambles. The Cape May area evacuated a 12 mile shore segment affecting about 2 000 residents due to health hazards. Fifty Red Cross shelters operate to aid victims.
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Mickey Cohen Murder Trial Opens in Los Angeles
The murder conspiracy trial of gangster Mickey Cohen and four co defendants moved forward after a judge denied the prosecution request to remand them to jail. Superior Judge Lewis Drucker ruled against the detention request during chamber proceedings with defense lawyers as a jury of 11 women and others was seated.
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Mechanic Fired After Gunplay Near West Las Vegas Garage
Police seek a dissatisfied car owner who fired two shots at a garage owner at a repair station on C and Jackson Streets. A car owned by James L. Johnson was struck. Johnson and Brien said the suspect had previously visited the shop seeking a ring replacement for an engine. The shooter fled after firing.
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Francis F. McCully
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Liberian tanker sinks in Atlantic storm. one officer killed
A Liberian tanker carrying 34 crewmen and a stowaway split in two during a gale on the Atlantic. The first officer died trying to launch a lifeboat, 33 crew members were rescued, and the chief engineer stayed aboard. In California, an army Nike Zeus anti missile was fired on the Pacific range but destroyed before third stage ignition.
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Point Mugu
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Pacific
NAACP Leaders Press Governor on Casino Equality
Nevada NAACP officials met with Governor Grant Sawyer Atty General Roger Foley and Gaming Control Board members to urge enforcement against discrimination in casino employment and housing. The group led by Rev. Donald Clark and Charles Keller urged a ruling on the commission's powers as Foley argues the black book case shows the panel's reach while Sawyer notes possible court action and federal intervention if no progress is made.
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UPI
Grant Sawyer
Roger Foley
Gaming Control Board
Donald Clark
Charles Keller
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Sawyer
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Membership Bill Killed By Solons
Washington UPI reports the House killed a bill to add three seats after a deal to save a Republican seat unraveled. The measure was sent back to the judiciary committee by voice vote following an angry debate and exposed terms of the political arrangement.
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Judiciary Committee
SUN Learn-A-Language Discs Praised by Readers
Las Vegas residents praise the SUN Learn-A-Language program while thousands enroll to study Spanish French German Italian Russian Japanese and Hebrew. Records are available at SUN Circulation Dept 998 Main St on weekdays 8 am to 5 pm Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm Sundays 9 am to noon for 1.26 and seven consecutive coupons.
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