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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1969

Page

3

Nevada Governor Council to tour Test Site exhibits

The Governor's Natural Resources Council will visit the Nevada Test Site as part of a two day Southern Nevada meeting tomorrow and Wednesday. The sessions include briefings by the Atomic Energy Commission and Southwestern Radiological Health Laboratory from 2 to 5 p.m. in Grant Hall gallery. The Smithsonian exhibits are sponsored by the Service League of Las Vegas and the Nevada State Council of the Arts and may be viewed weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nevada Test Site Governor’s Natural Resources Council Nevada Atomic Energy Commission Southwestern Radiological Health Laboratory Grant Hall Smithsonian Service League of Las Vegas Nevada State Council of the Arts

Parker set for trial on heroin charges amid jury challenge

Frank J. Parker 49 faces a federal narcotics trial after a July 1968 indictment for selling receiving concealing and transporting heroin. Judge Foley denied defense bid to dismiss, ruling jury selection complied with law. Also PCS announced transfer plans for Ace Cab stock 35 percent stake sold by Bach Payne and Costanza to Charles Frias. company says control remains unchanged.

Frank J. Parker Charles Kellar U.S Ace Cab, Inc Public Service Commission Robert Bach George Payne Nicholas Costanza Charles Frias Ace Cab

Boy Scout Fell From Cliff At Willow Beach

Steven Stone 13, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Birrell of 1717 Cochran, fractured his skull in a fall while on an outing with his troop at Willow Beach. He was treated at Boulder City Hospital and transferred to Southern Nevada Wry Hospital for intensive care.

Steven Stone Southern Nevada Wry Hospital Stone Peter Birrell Cochran Willow Beach Boulder City Hospital SNMH

International children's art on display at UNLV gallery

Art work by 38 paintings from 31 nations will be shown today through Thursday at the University of Nevada Las Vegas art gallery. The exhibit is provided through services of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. A second exhibit Museum Impressions will be shown concurrently with a reception to be held from midnight.

Art Gallery of University of Nevada Las Vegas Smithsonian Institute Washington

Las Vegas Sun masthead and staff listing

The Las Vegas Sun presents its masthead with editor publisher H M Greenspun and staff roles including Bryn Armstrong executive editor Vince Anselmo managing editor and Tom Odisin sports editor along with circulation and advertising details. Rates show daily and Sunday prices plus home delivery and mail options across the continental US.

Las Vegas Sun, Inc Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada H. M. Greenspun Ray Germain Ruthe Deskin Barbara Greenspun Publsher Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo Jim Barrows Tom Odiskin Gerry Appleby Douglas Ritchie William Sherwood Act of Congress National Ward Griffith Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association The Audit Bureau of Circulation Continental United States

Luncheon to Feature UNLV Help Initiatives Director

James Carmany announced a noon meeting featuring Dr. Bernard Greenblatt director of UNLV Helping Services Program. He will discuss latest developments and community relation. The luncheon, at First Baptist Church corner 9th and Bridger, invites members and guests.

James Carmany Council of Social Agencies Bernard Greenblatt UNLV Greenblatt First Baptist Church 9Th Bridger Streets

Vegas Valley Democrat Club to receive charter event

The Vegas Valley Democrat Club will receive its charter at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Denny's Restaurant across from the Showboat Hotel. Dr. Robert Morrison, chairman of the Clark County Democratic Central Committee, will present. Precinct captains and workers from Winchester and East Sunrise Manor Townships are invited to join.

Vegas Valley Democrat Club Denny's Robert Morrison Clark County Democratic Central Committee Winchester East Sunrise Manor

Pot-Luck Chili Dinner For Parents Without Partners

The group invites all parents without partners to a pot-luck chili dinner at 8 p.m. Thursday. The event takes place at the recreation center 1624 Palm. Attendees should bring a dish and a 50 cent donation is requested.

Palm

Second Hotel Sahara antique show and sale opens Thursday

The second Hotel Sahara antique show and sale runs four days at the Space Center featuring 17th to 19th century furniture jewelry relics and brasses from Nevada and other states. Show hours are 1 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Sahara Space Center Nevada

McCune Named Naval ROTC Battalion Commander

Michael O McCune a Western High School graduate is named commander of the Naval ROTC Battalion at the University of Colorado Boulder He is a senior political science major and son of Mrs R W Sellwood of Chandler Arizona Captain John R Johnson commands the unit

Michael O. McCune University of Colorado, Boulder Colo Midshipman McCune R. W. Sellwood Chandler, Ariz The University John R. Johnson Naval

Firearms safety course offered at Paul Culley Elementary

An adult men and women home safety firearms course will be held at Paul Culley Elementary School at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Desert Sportsmen Rifle and Pistol Club conducts the free instruction under the National Rifle Association. A practical firing session is slated for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the club range on West Charleston Boulevard. For details call Jerry Smith at 878 1478 after 6 p.m.

Paul Culley Desert Sportsmen Rifle and Pistol Club National Rifle Association West Charleston Boulevard Jerry Smith

Protests Defeat Medical Office Complex Plan on Rancho Road

More than a dozen protests blocked a five acre medical office complex proposed on Rancho Road between Alta Drive and Pinto Lane. The City Planning Commission denied zoning for the project by A H Stevenson Jr, ending the proposal.

Rancho Road Alta Drive Pinto Lane City Planning Commission

Anthropology Lecture Series on Southern Nevada Culture

An anthropologist will present an illustrated lecture on Southern Nevada Indian culture at 7 30 p m Wednesday in UNLV auditorium. Mrs Brooke Mordy will discuss cultural and material remnants from 1500 to present, with slides and artifacts. The event is the second in seven weekly talks sponsored by the Desert Research Institute and the Las Vegas District Office of the BLM.

University of Nevada Las Vegas Brooke Mordy Public Health Service Laboratories UNLV Nevada Desert Research Institute Las Vegas District The Bureau of Land Management

Lehman Joins UNLV Hotel Administration as Part-Time Faculty

Local attorney and business leader Jack Lehman, of Lionel and Sawyer, accepts a part-time hotel administration faculty post at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Regents approved the appointment to augment the teaching program, noting Lehman’s community experience and prior public service.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jack Lehman Lionel and Sawyer University of Nevada Board of Regents Jerry Vallen UNLV Lehman Nevada Klas-Tv Grant Sawyer Carson City U. S. Department of Commerce Los Angeles University of Southern California

2000 Bankers Gather For 39th Annual Convention

The Independent Bankers Association opens its 39th annual convention with more than 2000 bankers from 47 states. Speaker lineup includes Rep. Wright Patman chairman of the House Banking Committee and Monroe Kimbrel president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Milner Jr. of Athens Ga. leads the 6500 member association. Panels address automation for small banks and one bank holding companies and their impact on independent banks.

Independent Bankers Association Wright Patman House Banking Committee Monroe Kimbrel Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta T. H. Milner, Jr Athens

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