Civil Rights Rally at Capitol path to Nevada act AB-404
More than 125 civil rights advocates gathered on the Carson City capitol steps to urge Senate passage of AB-404 Nevada civil rights legislation. Governor Sawyer and Lt. Governor Laxalt spoke, expressing support but cautioning any amendments. The bill would bar employment and public accommodation discrimination and extend Nevada jurisdiction for civil rights claims in local courts.
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Carson City
UPI
Capitol
Senate
Nevada
Judicial Committee
Grant Sawyer
Paul Laxalt
Selma
Sawyer
Nevada Commission On Equal Rights of Citizens
Laxalt
Howard Gloyd
Reno-Sparks
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Marion Bennett
Las Vegas
NAACP
Felix Manley
Reno
Woman and three children rescued after picnic delay
A Las Vegas woman Bessie Peterson 38 and three children were reported overdue from a Valley of Fire picnic. Sheriff’s Capt. Ray Gubser piloted a light plane at dawn Sunday and spotted them near the park. The 1956 station wagon broke down and could not start, with no known car address.
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Las Vegas
Valley of Fire
Bessie Peterson
Drew
Scott Phillips
Ray Gubser
Sheriff's Office
Suspect Man Took Own Life James Carney Found Dead
James Herbert Carney a 57 year old maintenance worker for a local home building firm was found dead at his home on Monday with a fatal gunshot wound to the right temple a 22 caliber revolver and a note were found nearby according to the coroner deputy coroner harvey schnitzer funeral arrangements are pending at bunker brothers mortuary
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James Herbert Carney
W. McWilliams
Harvey Schnitzer
Carney
Schnitzer
Bunker Brothers Mortuary
Assembly Okays One More Judge in Clark County
The Nevada Assembly approved AB-241 creating a fifth Clark County district judgeship at the next election or earlier if a vacancy arises. Interim appointment from Clark County to replace Supreme Court Justice Frank McNamee was discussed with Gov. Grant Sawyer and Justice Gordon Thompson. McNamee remains hospitalized after a severe beating and may not return before his 1966 term ends.
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Carson City
UPI
Assembly
Clark County
Supreme Court
Frank McNamee
Grant Sawyer
Gordon Thompson
McNamee
Washoe Medical Center
Reno
Thompson
Salary Rise Bill for Elko Officials Introduced
The Assembly state county and city affairs committee introduced a bill in Carson City to raise Elko city officials salaries by 600 dollars annually. Mayor would earn 2400, supervisors 1800, effective the first day after passage. Referenced to the state county and city affairs committee.
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Carson City
APS
Assembly
State County and City Affair Committee
Elko City
State County and City Affairs Committee
Bill Limits Proxy Votes At State Political Conventions
The Nevada Assembly approved by 26 to 10 a bill to cap proxy notes a delegate may hold at state political conventions to five. Sponsored by Archie Pozzi, the measure targets past convention abuses, noting Las Vegas delegates once held over 100 proxies and a Washoe County delegate roughly 50 votes.
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Carson City
UPI
Assembly
Archie Pozzi
Las Vegas
Washoe County
Artie Valentine
D-Sparks
Pozzi
Machine Poli
Reno Assemblyman Opposes City Council Hire Bill
Assemblyman Len Harris asserts opposition to AB-586 allowing Reno City Council to hire an independent lawyer for civil duties. He also accuses sponsor Coe Swode of a conflict of interest due to Swode’s father-in-law being Reno's mayor. Harris notes a feud between the City Council and City Attorney Rick Breitweiser over proper duties.
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Carson City
UPI
Len Harris
Rreno
Reno
Coe Swode
Hugh Quilici
Swode
Rick Breitweiser
Divestiture Bill Attacked by First Western Exec
Melvin Moss of Las Vegas testifies before the Nevada Senate Banking Committee that AB 187 targets his firm, accusing rivals of monopolistic conduct and arguing the bill serves competition’s detractors. He cites First Western Financial’s modest market share in title insurance and life insurance, noting nationwide lack of similar legislation.
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Carson City
First Western Financial Corp
Nevada State Senate Banking Committee
Melvin Moss
Las Vegas
Moss
Nevada
First Title Insurance Co
First Western Financial
First Life Insurance Co
Sears & Roebuck
First Western
Federal Reserve System
City of
Reno
Washoe County
Melvin Belli to Address Lawyer Meet in Las Vegas
Prominent San Francisco attorney Melvin Belli will deliver a major address at the fourth Annual Regional Convention of the American Trial Lawyers Association. He defends the Oswald case and will speak on Damages in Wrongful Death Cases at 9 30 a m Saturday. ATLA events run Thursday to Friday at the Dunes Hotel with Neil Galatz Hank Greenspun and Thomas Lambert Jr on the luncheon program.
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Melvin Belli
San Francisco
American Trial Lawyers Association
Dunes
Belli
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
ATLA
National Claimants Counsel Association
Crown Jewel
Las Vegas
Neil Galatz
Western Region
Hank Greenspun
SUN
Thomas F. Lambert Jr
Atlas Law Journal
Burned Woman Remains Critical After North Las Vegas Trailer Fire
Mrs. Wilda Bragg suffered first second and third degree burns when her trailer burned last Friday at 1630 Las Vegas Blvd North in North Las Vegas. She remained in critical condition Monday at Southern Nevada Hospital.
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Wilda Bragg
Southern Nevada Hospital
Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas
Firemen Respond to Seven Calls in 24 Hours
City firemen answered seven emergency calls during the 24 hour period ending midnight Sunday. Calls included a gas wash after a two car collision at Main and Carson Streets, a resuscitator call for Harold Willis at 117 N Ninth Street, a resuscitator call for Herman Sousa who refused transport, a stand by for Clark County Fire Department, a dryer fire at 1417 Hillside Place, a smoke investigation at 2109 Juana Vista due to an overheated heat pump, and a needless call at 515 E Bridger Avenue.
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Main
Carson Streets
Bridger Ave
Ninth St
Harold Willis
Southern Nevada Hospital
S. Main St
Herman Sousa
Cedar St
Clark County Fire Department
Hillside Place
Juana Vista
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