Chamber Opposes Gambling Taxation
The Nevada Chamber of Commerce association plans active opposition to a petition to raise gambling taxes. President Heif Plath of Sierra Pacific Power Co. warned the move bypasses elected officials and could justify broader tax hikes. The group also opposes right to work repeal, highway fund use, unemployment compensation changes, and seeks lower freight rates plus more federally owned land on tax rolls.
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Deputy DA Position Granted by Board Vote
Ted Marshall was approved as a new deputy district attorney by a 3-2 vote of the county commission. Chairman Bill He and Commissioner Darwn Lamb opposed, following a recommendation by Commissioner James Sailor Ryan who raised the issue after circulating a five page memo to staff citing 14 changes in the office setup. Arare suggested the funds could be better used for a new post or salary increases.
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Board of County Ammissioners
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Darwn Lamb
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Bonanza Underpass Delay Cited by Nevada Official
Jack Parvin, chief engineer for the State Highway Department in Southern Nevada, said the Bonanza underpass schedule called for closure Monday and Tuesday but a sick worker delayed concrete work. it was open yesterday.
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State Highway Department
Nevada
Sterday
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Musical Thief Steals 300 From Home in Break-In
Tylene Klassen of 1716 Atlantic Street reported a break in at 3:30 a.m. Sunday in which 300 in care records were stolen from her house while she slept. The incident is under police inquiry with no arrests announced.
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Wayne
Tylene Klassen
Atlant
Mass Purple Heart ceremony honors 25 Viet Nam veterans
Twenty five Vietnam veterans received Purple Hearts in a funeral quiet ceremony at Fort Benning's Martin Army Hospital. The event marked a major mass presentation as veterans sat in wheelchairs or leaned on canes. Twenty three more wounded veterans are listed in convalescent care.
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Ft. Benning
Martin Army Hospital
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McCoy Sentenced to Five to Six Years in Prison
Dist. Judge Clarence Sundean sentenced Clyde McCoy, 20, of West Las Vegas, found guilty of raping a social worker in her home last year. The court imposed a term of not less than five years and not more than six, rejecting a new trial motion by McCoy's attorney.
Plan for Beauty Links to Helldorado Effort in City
Las Vegas City Employees Association to discuss a civic beautification project at a special meeting at 5 pm in the City Commission chambers. President Dick Crossley says the plan ties to city participation in the annual Helldorado program.
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Dick Crossley
Nevada Panel Plans April 1 Hearing on Sparks Mental Hospital Probe
The Nevada Legislative commission schedules an April 1 meeting in Carson City to discuss a request by Nevada Attorney General Harvey Dickinson seeking to probe the Late Mental Hospital in Sparks. Dickinson contends Washoe County has no authority over the proposed jury inquiry. The facility faces criticism over tax security measures after multiple inmate escapes in recent months.
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Nevada Atty
Harvey Dickerson
Washoe County Guard
Marines Recruiters Ship Out From Las Vegas
Las Vegas two Marine Corps recruiters Gunnery Sergeants Chuck Swindell and Bob Corrall will leave in May to receive commissions. Swindell with 15 years in the corps and Corrall, a one year veteran who served in Viet Nam, had temporary commissions approved. They stay until May first then depart for their commissions and future assignments. Swindell becomes a lieutenant in supply and Corrall in communications.
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Bob Corrall
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in West Las Vegas
Mary Lee Hill Mason, 37, yesterday pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend Johnny Crew with a .25 caliber pistol on March 23 1964 in the couple's West Las Vegas apartment. The charge was reduced from murder and she requested a pre sentence report.
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John Sexton
Mrs Mason
Johnny Crew
Las Vegas
Flames Damage Motel Room at Gateway Motel
Fire gutted one room of the Gateway Motel at 3000 Fremont Street early Sunday. Owner Patricia Gatewood found the blaze at 12:40 a.m. Inhabants were away. extensive smoke and heat damage and total destruction of contents were reported.
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Fremont St
Patricia Gatewood
Henderson Young Democrats to host April 22 installation banquet
The Henderson Young Democrats sell tickets for an April 22 installation banquet at the Eldorado Club at 8 p.m. Governor Grant Sawyer is expected to speak, with cocktails served beforehand.
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Henderson Young Democrats
Grant Sawyer
Eldorado Club
Block voting may decide Clark County Democratic Convention
North Las Vegas prepares for a pivotal Clark County Democratic Party convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NSV delegates, led by Carl Price, may block vote to challenge the party's Old Guard, with insurgents pushing for by law reforms and open books despite mixed delegate support.
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Clark County
Democratic Party
Las Vegas Convention Center
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Township
Democratic Club
Carl
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Herb Jones
Norman Hilbrecht
Bill Flangas
Howard Cannon
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Las Vegas Commissioner Denied Zone Change for Market
Las Vegas City Commissioner Grant Stewart failed to file a building plan with a plea to reclassify Lamb Boulevard near Carey Avenue from residential estates to limited commercial. County commissioners Bob Baskin Lou LaPorta and James Sailor Ryan rejected the request despite planning staff recommending approval at the Feb 22 meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
Las Vegas
Grant Stewart Stewart
Lamb Boulevard
Carey Avenue
Stewart
Bob Baskin
Lou LaPorta
James
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Average Pacific Ocean depth cited at 14,048 feet
World Almanac lists the Pacific Ocean average depth as 14,048 feet. This figure reflects standard oceanographic measurements used in reference works.
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Pacific Ocean
World Almanac
City planners weigh water district property rezoning in Las Vegas
City Planning Commission will 7:30 tonight review plans to rezone Water District property along Alta Drive and West Charleston for commercial use. The agenda includes West Charleston zoning from Desert Lane to Rancho Road, design of Charleston corridor, time extensions on expiring changes, and five plot plans.
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City Planning Commission
West Charleston
Alta Drive
Algiers
Rotary Club Park
Charleston
Bedford Road
Desert Lane
Rancho Road
City picks Hendricks for downtown parking garages
City commissioners tentatively selected Edward B. Hendricks & Associates of Las Vegas as architects for two downtown highrise parking garages. The final choice will be announced at 9 a.m. Thursday after a detailed interview, with J Madison Hunnicut, a noted parking garage expert, involved as associate.
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Las Vegas
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Washington, D.C
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