North Las Vegas Budget Becomes Tax Battle Flashpoint
The 1966 Clark County ad valorem tax fight pits North Las Vegas against County Administrator Robbins Cahill as NSW adds a bonded indebtedness reserve to its budget. Lynch seeks to gain by pressing county budget cuts, with hearings set for April 19 and final action by the Tax Commission.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Nevada Tax Commission
Nsw
Clay Lynch
Lynch
Robbins Cahill
State Tax Commission
Cahill
North
NLV
North Las Vegas
Pond
Utility Department
Cheyenne Avenue
Tax Commission
Pau Price as Union Organizer Returns to Las Vegas
Ex convict Mike Marathon identifies as organizer for casino dealers union and leads a picket at the Golden Nugget, challenging Landrum Griffin act constraints on felon union representation. He previously drifted to Reno and Lake Tahoe after trouble on the Strip.
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Mike Marathon
Casino Dealers’ Union
Tom Hanley
Landrum- Griffin
Hanley
Law of the Land
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Vegas
Attorneys Weigh Justice of the Peace Run
Some lawyers speculate who will run for justice of the peace as Jim Fennan’s term ends. The November ballot will have seats to fill after Clark County surpassed 100000 in population per the legislature. Attorney Tom O'Donnell already has strong support for one of the posts.
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Justice of the Peace
Jim Fennan
Clark County
Tom O’donnell
Visiting JP Conducts Wedding With Mixed Language Slip
A visiting justice of the peace officiated a wedding for a young Mexican couple. The ceremony ended with the judge congratulating them in English and adding a Spanish phrase that caused the couple to blush and leave in shock. The JP apologized for the awkward moment.
TV Host’s On Air Outburst Shocks Viewers
Gus Giuttre, host of KLAS-TV, reportedly told a high spirited audience of children to quiet down after a live segment. The remark was made jokingly but was broadcast with the red light on, startling viewers and upsetting some youngsters at home.
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Gus Giuttre
Klas-Tv
Gus
Ink
Frank
Controversy Over Sex Education at Frank Garside Jr High
Parents protest a health class program at Frank Garside Jr High citing inappropriate sex education for ninth graders. County officials reportedly investigate claims that a teacher assigned students to write an essay on homosexuality, sparking debate on age appropriate material.
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Frank Garside Jr
Dodgers Help Still Needed Early In Season Says Local Authority
A local sports figure at a Riviera cafe, while discussing the Dodgers, argues that Koufax and Drysdale must be in top form for early games. He notes a lengthy recovery time and warns a rough April start could affect the season.
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LA Dodgers
Riviera
Koufax
Drysdale
Dodgers
Poison Prevention Tips For Clark County Residents
The Nevada Safety Council promotes Poison Prevention Week with public service guidance. Read labels, shake liquid medicines, mark poisons clearly, avoid storing poisons in food containers, protect skin and eyes, ventilate cleaning fluids, and wash thoroughly after use.
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Nevada Safety Council
Clark County
L Bar L Case Delayed Again
The case of two former State Health Department employees in the L Bar Market fire scrutinized by the district court. Burton Corwin and Jack Crisci face 22 counts including perjury embezzlement grand larceny and conspiracy over the disposition of condemned food. Defense argues indictment faulty.
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State Health Department
Burton Corwin
Jack Crisci
Nevada Couple Assigned To Afghanistan Peace Corps
Farrel and Jan Walback, first Nevada married couple to be assigned to Peace Corps duty, leave for Afghanistan for two years to teach. They completed six weeks of training at the University of Texas. Mrs. Walback, Boulder City High School graduate and Oberlin art degree holder, taught at Nevada Southern University courses. Mr. Walback, Boulder City High School graduate, Kochima Art School alumnus, active in Nevada Southern University drama and employed by the Post Office.
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Jan Walback
Neyvada
Afghanistan
Mrs. Walback
A. R. Bourne
Boulder City
Boulder City High School
Oberlin College
Ohio
Nevada Southern University
Walback
Post Office Department
Kochima Art School
Phoenix
He Is
The
Ralph Walback
Daily Diary Notes From Las Vegas Community Scene
Local column highlights social life in Las Vegas with Shorty Harkness and Clara at De Ville Apts. Pete Cross shaping a beard for Helldorado. a monument to Silver the dog in Boulder City. church gatherings crowded on Sunday. Desert Inn garden photo under fresh green leaves. Easter Seal Lily Day drive led by Wanda Hathaway. gambling anniversary remark from Sundown Wells. attorney wives scholarship note. Clark County Open Table Tennis tournament announced. NCCJ youth workers pursuing secretarial and PR careers. humorous airport restaurant exchange ends the day.
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Shorty Harkness
Clara
de Ville Apts
Burley
Idaho
Pete Cross
Helldorado
George
Thomases
Silver
Boulder City
Squires Park
Phoenix
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Maryland Park and Bridger
Theodore Hoeker
Desert Inn
Wanda Hathaway
Sundown Wells
Willie Fulford
Reno
Sundown
Attorney's Wives Organization
Clark County
Nevada Southern University
City Desk
Pat Vermillion
Attorneys’ Wives
Dula Recreation Center
Pat O'Neill
Nevada
Flamingo
National Conference of Christians and Jews Neighborhood Youth Corp
Lillian Smith
Donna Schroeder
NCCJ
Lillian
Donna
Joe
Fred Houghton
Sky Haven
Thunderbird Field
Mr. Houghton
Brazen county employee linked to politics and hush money whispers
A county Planning Department employee is accused of political campaigning during work hours and involvement in a raid scene, though not charged. The piece questions influence and possible protection from a county commissioner ally with a political paper, and hints at ongoing local power dynamics.
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County Planning Department
Boys In Blue
Delta unveils Discover America discount fares
Delta promotes Discover America discounts inviting travelers to plan vacations and visit the nation’s scenic treasures with reduced fares and special travel options.
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Delta
Discover
America
Fragmentary dates and notes from an old timetable
A jumble of dates and fragments lists scattered across an old page. The readable items include days in April May June July and December, with scattered numbers and abbreviations. No coherent event or names emerge to anchor a fuller summary.
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Mobile
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Pau
Price
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D.st
John Mowbray
Afaheniden
University of Texas
Joe Tabet
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State Committee
TSN
Gaming Commission
Di-Stardust Group
Riviera Hote
del Webb Group
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Sawyer
Fair and Recreation Board
Darwin Lamb
Jimmy Ryan
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