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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1966
Page
4
The column portrays Danny Thomas as a golf companion who speaks to balls and crowds with humor and wit. It highlights his philosophy of relaxed play, his charity through St Jude Hospital, and his influence on readers with anecdotes from golf and family life.
Nevada Pardons Board reduces sentences for 14 inmates at the state prison including three for murder. George Brown 71 is released immediately on grand larceny after serving since 1965. Sidney Scott 23 sees first degree murder downgraded to second degree murder with life to 5 10 years. Raddy Jr. 42 from Washoe County has kidnapping life term commuted to five years to life and parole eligibility in May.
A list of defendants from Sherman Wirt to Doris Jellis shows sentence adjustments by a state board. Reductions include voluntary manslaughter to 1.5 years, grand larceny to 1-5 years, first degree murder credit while parole possible in May, and various narcotics and burglary rulings with term changes. Some cases note remitted fines and future hearings.
Bill funds a rent subsidy program and Teacher Corps after a year of authorizations. The House passed a $25 billion catchall supplemental bill to finance both items, despite Republican efforts to block the proposals. The action comes as Viet Nam spending pressures domestic programs and lawmakers seek controlled funding.
Las Vegas could become the heart of a three state giant medical complex with a medical school if action taken last night becomes reality. Southern Nevada Memorica Hospital trustees voted to ask the federal government for funds to establish Regional Medical Program and authorized an advisory committee of physicians, leaders, and hospital officials. Other localities named Barstow Needles Kingman Henderson Boulder City as interested joiners. The Las Vegas hospital shifted from joining Salt Lake City plans to pursue its own program to avoid being swallowed up and missing funds.
Viet Nam's dreaded special court for economic crimes went back into session yesterday. It tries six government employees accused of accepting bribes to shield crooked businessmen. Indications suggest at least two defendants face the death penalty. Ta Vinh, a wealthy Chinese businessman, was previously convicted, fined, and executed for profiteering.
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