Las Vegas Political Tangles Include Possible Judges and Grievances
A Las Vegas notice notes Robert Tharp hired March 15 as deputy criminal. Governor Grant Sawyer may appoint a Supreme Court justice to replace Frank McNamee with David Zenoff reportedly aiding. Rumors place David Goldwater as Fifth District judge candidate. Horace Tucker faces murder counts with possible early parole. Omar Jack Evans is dead. judge Mowbray to set a 10 years to life minimum.
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Sheriff's Office
Robert Tharp
Grant Sawyer
Supreme Court
Frank McNamee
David Zenoff
Las Vegas
Clark County
David Goldwater
Omar Jack Evans
Horace
Tucker
Mowbray
Juvenile Robbery Ring Foiled by Sheriff Comments
The article describes three 16 year old suspects who robbed liquor stores with a getaway driver a lookout and a gunman. They wore stocking masks and faced harsh commentary on juvenile anonymity, contrasting with the sheriff's view that serious crimes by youths deserve public naming.
Sheriff Recovers Rented Trailer With Wartime Gun Souvenir
A chap whose trailer was recently rented to the celebrated Andy Gramby Hanley regained possession and found a German sub machine gun under a mattress. The weapon was in working order aside from a welded barrel, which could be replaced by unscrewing the weld. The item was likely a souvenir, a common keepsake among some men.
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Sheriff's Department
Andy Gramby Hanley
Jim-Dandy Digression on Phone Rules and Dial Codes
A reader remarks on refunds for long deposited telephone funds and questions prior rate hikes. The note muses on the direct dialing code 213 for Los Angeles versus 212 for New York and ends with a wish for a sleep friendly bell stop gadget.
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Los Angeles
New York City
Vending Machine Bandits Strike City Break-Ins
A wave of cigarette vending machine thefts haunts the area as two or more criminals break into lounges, lobbies, and stores using passkeys to seize machines. Some teams even wheeled a full unit from a local hospital, prompting anger from vending firms and concern over bold daytime raids.
Shecky Greene Tops Riviera Lineup Amid Turbulent Past
The celebrated comic Shecky Greene appears this week at the Riviera lounge after prior bans for unruly conduct. He recently faced a covered-up incident at Lake venue, but remains a charming performer when he cools his temper.
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Shecky Greene
Shecky
Riviera
National Program Head Addresses NCCJ Meet
Dr. Renwick Jackson national program director NCCJ will speak at Las Vegas Showboat Hotel noon luncheon with prepared questions on civil rights and human relations. He will attend a Police Community Relations Committee meeting at 3 p.m. and join a taped TV panel later. Jerome Mack will preside. Rick Richardson will act as Gadfly during the taping.
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Renwick Jackson
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Las Vegas
Board of Directors
Showboat Hotel
Jackson
NCCJ
Jerome D. Mack
Rick Richardson
Political guns open fire in city offices race begins
The filing window opens at City Hall at 8 am Thursday and closes 5 pm April 2. Candidates seek two city commissioners a municipal judge and a city attorney with a May 4 primary and a June 8 general election. Incumbents Levy Whitmore and others already plan filings. Salaries rise July 1 with full time judge and city attorney positions.
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City Hall
Harry Levy
Sidney Whitmore
Phil Mirabelli
Walter Richards
Commission
Mirabelli
Levy
Ed Fountain
Reed Whipple
Zoning Board to Hear Variances and Use Permits
Four applications for variances from the zoning ordinance and four applications for use permits will be heard by the Board of Zoning Adjustment at its March 25 meeting.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Wooster Senior to Represent Nevada in Legion Oratorical
Doug Samuelson a 17 year old Wooster High School senior won Nevada’s statewide oratorical contest at Rancho High School Las Vegas and will compete in San Francisco March 29 at the Veterans War Memorial Building. Nevada regional winner faces Hawaii Arizona Utah and California. The national contest unfolds across Albuquerque Las Cruces Portland and more with 300000 participants.
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Doug Samuelson
the Wooster High School
Nevada
American Legion
Veterans War Memorial
San Francisco
Samuelson
the Rancho High School
Las Vegas
J. Earl Cunningham
Hawaii
Arizona
Utah
California
Alameda Junior High School
Las Cruces
N.M
Portland
Ore
Marshall High School
United States
The
Variances Sought for Trailer Court on Hart Avenue North Side
Helena P Knowles requests variances to operate a trailer court on the north side of Hart Avenue. The petition seeks permission to use the property for mobile living units and related facilities, with supporting details filed for board review.
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Helena P. Knowles
Hart Avenue
Herb Rousso
Chapman Drive
Oakey Boulevard
Bonita Avenue
Paul H. Bershin
West Sahara Avenue
Tam Drive
Fairfield Avenue
Hospital Weighs Returning State Funds for Indigent Care
Hospital administrator Jack Staggs will seek board approval to repay about 240000 to Nevada instead of providing indigent patient care. Nevada Assembly had voted to fund tuberculosis treatment at 17.50 a day until the amount is used, after initial 350000 state funds for a TB wing.
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Jack Staggs
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Staggs
Nevada Health and Welfare
Charles Munson
Seven zoning changes may be reverted by City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will review seven zoning changes granted by resolution of intent. Time limits have expired with no developed use. Most properties moved from residential to commercial or office classifications and may revert to former classifications. A public hearing will consider three carry over zoning applications, plot plans, tentative maps, and a petition to vacate a street.
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City Planning Commission
Length of Service Award to Widman
Walter F. Widman administrative assistant for the Bureau of Land Management received a Length of Service pin for 20 years of federal service. Dennis F. Hess presented the award at the district office in Las Vegas. Widman’s record includes the Bronze Arrowhead for D Day with the First Infantry Division and five campaigns. He later held civil service roles at Warren AFB and earned a Superior Accomplishment Award.
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Walter F. Widman
Dennis E. Hess
Las Vegas
Reau
Dennis F. Hess
BLM
N. Decatur Blvd
Widman
France
Normandy Beach
D-Day
Brussels
Belgium
Veterans Administration
Cheyenne
Wyo
Warren Air Force Base
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Wyoming
Nina
Bill
Michael Way
Ronald
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Restaurant Association President Addresses Meet
Robert M. Riley of the Southern California and California State Restaurant Associations will be a featured speaker at the 1965 Chicken Delight National Convention at the Dunes Hotel Tuesday through Thursday. More than 400 store owners from the US Canada and Puerto Rico are expected. Other speakers include Charles Senn on sanitation and Harry Kursh on public relations.
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Robert M. Riley
California
Dunes Hotel
A. L. Tunick
Riley
National Restaurant Association Advisory Council
Tunick
Canada
Puerto Rico
Charles Senn
Los Angeles County Health Department
Senn
U.S. Public Health Service
Food Service
Local Doctor Swackhamer to be installed as Fellow
Henderson physician Dr. W. D. Swackhamer will be installed as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at the college annual meeting in San Francisco April 4 to 8. The college promotes health care for women and requires specialty in obstetrics and gynecology, ethical standing, graduation from an approved medical school, and at least five years in the field before membership.
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W. D. Swackhamer
Henderson
American College of Obstetricians
San Francisco
Citizen Budget Hearing Weighs on Las Vegas Plans
The Sun reports that taxpayers can voice objections at the next budget hearing, set for Friday at 2 p.m. in City Hall. Officials will weigh individual input in shaping the new fiscal plan as counties pursue cuts while Las Vegas contemplates tax increases.
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Las Vegas
M. R. Robertson
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Ruth Hite
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Ashby Avenue
Baker and Hazard, Inc
Owens Avenue
Thomas T. Beam
Alta Drive
Highland Drive
Richard Tam
Teddy Drive
Sahara Avenue
Lee Glenn
Charleston Boulevard
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Harry Kursh
Hayberabad
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Art Ryan
Los Angeles Times
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