Walkout Not Hurting NTS Yet
AEC Las Vegas says a 1400 strong walkout by Western Electric installers in northern Nevada and California has not affected work at the Nevada Test Site. CWA Local 9490 protested alleged contract abuses, affecting Stead AFB and nearby microwave sites, with officials still assessing the situation.
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End Deadlock Between City and Liquor Dealers
City Commission ends a month long deadlock by adopting a new liquor ordinance in a marathon special meeting. The measure changes permits and regulations affecting local liquor sales and establishes enforcement expectations for the city and licensees.
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New Law Ends Legal Feud In City Liquor Battle
The City Commission accepted a settlement with Robert Cohen ending injunctive actions over his Mac Donald Hotel bar license. The license is temporarily suspended until April 1 while a transfer to Richard Bernstein and Tony Clanciola is decided. If the transfer fails, Cohen will resume operation. Bernstein and Clanciola face related charges.
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Glitter Gulch echoes in Las Vegas reminiscence column
The writer recalls the Glitter Gulch contest naming downtown Las Vegas and a vintage column by Hank Grlen spun from old files. He notes Ralph Pearl and Dave Carter amid remarks on newspapers, Law School ties, and a 1950 front page pledge to a free, independent press serving Clark County.
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Cohn Testifies on 1960 Deal Talks in Las Vegas Case
Attorney Roy Cohn says a Las Vegas gambler told him in 1960 a deal with a federal attorney was sought to obtain light treatment in a stock fraud case. The remark surfaced while grand jury minutes were read during Cohn’s perjury trial in New York. Garfield, a Desert Inn associate, is among four men charged in the Dye and Chemical Corp. scheme.
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Samuel S. Garfield
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Robert M. Morgenthau
Judge rules on hot suspect in unscheduled couch fire case
Judge David Zenoff presided at an informal morning trial at 2050 Parkway North. The fire started when a couch allegedly ignited at 5 33 a m. Prosecutors from two engine companies and a fire department rescue unit presented. The 12 minute trial ended with a guilty verdict.
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Russians to Release Two U.S. Airmen Today
UPI report says Russia will release two American airmen held in East Germany after a reconnaissance bomber was shot down 16 days earlier. The White House gave no further details and said no prisoner swap was involved. President and Mrs. Johnson were returning to the LBJ Ranch for Easter.
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President told of airmen release at White House meeting
The President was informed at a White House meeting with Secretary of State Dean Rusk about the planned airmen release just before his departure for Johnson City. Rusk then met in Washington with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly F. Dobrynin to discuss the matter as Russia had previously pledged.
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Las Vegas High Officials Deny Pressure Behind Resignations
Superintendent Leland B. Newcomer rejected rumors that top administrators and coach left Las Vegas High due to pressure from officials or boosters. He said athletic success is not a reason to fire principals or staff and noted resignations and leave requests were not caused by the quarterback club or game decisions.
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Meeting to Resolve Clark County Budget Split
Clark County and four incorporated cities plan a joint meeting to settle budget differences before the state tax commission sets rates. If unresolved by April, the commission will set the tax levy. The public hearing on the $14 million 1964 65 budget sparked heated exchanges between Cahill La Porta and Lynch.
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Fatal hit by car on Boulder Highway claims local carpenter
A 48 year old carpenter Guy Thompson of 5508 S Sandhill Road was struck crossing Boulder Highway south of Desert Inn Road around 8 pm. George P Graulich of Phoenix Arizona drove within the limit and was not cited. Thompson was thrown 95 feet and died, the 32nd highway fatality in the state this year.
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