Laxalt backs civil rights bill in Nevada debate
Nevada Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt announced support for the civil rights bill, urging Republicans to back it in the Senate. He cited federal action, court rulings, and recent Alabama events, and defended his record on public accommodations and jobs for African Americans. He also discussed the Jobs Corps Camp near Carson City and defended his remarks amid accusations of distortion.
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Mike) O'Callaghan
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District sanitation board election sparks 1962 controversy
Craven halted the district election dispute by ordering a special election to be held under court supervision after appointments filled two 2 year terms and three 4 year terms. Ed Dalbec and Robert Mitchell filled 2 year seats left off the ballot while Patrick McDowell Harold Horn and Mrs Rachel Keegan won 4 year terms with Keegan later resigning.
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Villa Sierra restaurant fire wipes out Reno area eatery
UPI reports a Thursday blaze destroyed the Villa Sierra restaurant located three miles west of Reno on U.S. 40. Fire units from Reno Sparks and Washoe County fought the flames but could not prevent total loss as a column of smoke and fire was visible for miles.
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UPI
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Washoe County
Assembly Pushes to Remove Clark County Sanitation Directors
An Assembly committee tentatively agrees to oust the Sanitation Districts No. 1 and 2 directors in Clark County while preserving the districts. A bill would make five county commissioners ex officio directors, while the current directors face questions raised by a grand jury about travel and other expenses.
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Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
Educators Oppose Gaming Tax Aimed at Nevada Industry
Clark County School District rejects a proposed state measure that would quadruple slot machine taxes and funnel most funds to needy districts. Superintendent Leland Newcomer says the burden is unfair while board member Dr. Clare Woodbury urges a broader tax review. The district seeks an equitable finance formula to secure at least 18 million dollars for 1965-66.
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Leland Newcomer
Las Vegas
Clare Woodbury
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