Rancho Circle Rezoning Bid Denied in Community Vote
About 80 homeowners protested a Melvin and Corinne Moss rezoning request for property on Alta Drive between Campbell and Rancho Road. In a 3 1 vote the commission refused the change amid horse owner concerns and resident odor complaints. Mayor Grayson was absent from the meeting.
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Helldorado kickoff draws Elks and oldtimers to Las Vegas
Dr. Robby Robinson urged full participation in the 28th annual Elk’s Helldorado and advised wearing western garb to boost the Westest event. Las Vegas leaders including Reed Whipple and Art Olsen appeared, praising veterans like George Thompson who received a plaque and a shotgun on retirement after 28 years assisting celebrations.
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World Fair Flight A Shot in Arm for Las Vegas Economy
Western Airlines will run direct flights between Las Vegas and Seattle during the Century 21 World’s Fair. Officials predict a strong economic boost as the fair and Las Vegas position themselves as top Western attractions. The service aims to expand travel to agents worldwide and capitalize on the fair’s first weeks. Century 21 opened April 21 and runs for six months.
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JFK May Get New Powers Under TH Act
The Labor Management Advisory Committee recommended replacing national emergency provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act with flexible presidential powers to handle critical labor disputes. President Kennedy called the committee's report meaningful and significant, as Labor Secretary Goldberg said legislative recommendations would follow, though timing may vary.
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Leavitt Enters County D A Race on Democratic Ticket
Las Vegas born Myron Leavitt 31 filed for district attorney as a Democrat ending guesses about his plans. He took oath from County Clerk Helen Scott Reed and is the first to file for the seat now held by John Mendoza. Leavitt has a Nevada BA in journalism 1952 Utah law degree 1956 top ten. He served as justice of the peace since 1960 and worked as assistant city attorney in North Las Vegas.
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Helldorado kickoff details in Las Vegas Elks plan
About 300 Las Vegas business and service leaders attended a Helldorado kickoff luncheon at the Thunderbird Hotel where Las Vegas Elks Lodge No 1468 unveiled plans for the 28th Helldorado Days. The event outlined a Western theme through May 20 with events including Kangaroo Court on Fremont Street and a May 12 Teenage Helldorado Dance. Proceeds fund lodge civic projects and costs of the celebration.
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Emmy nominations honor Ben Casey and The Defenders stars
Hollywood nominees highlight dramatic, nonviolent TV leads with Casey doctor Vincent Edwards and The Defenders lawyer E G Marshall top the list. Other acting contenders include Jackie Cooper George Maharis and Paul Burke. Awards set for May 22.
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Reno Casino Owner Refuses $25,000 Ticket Payment
Nevada casino owner Robert Van Santen refuses to pay the $25,000 Reno ticket after a criminal trial was dismissed. He says the dismissal does not affect the ticket's validity and will follow Gaming Control Board guidance. An upcoming meeting in Carson City was slated to decide whether payment is required.
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Water Bond Vote Gets Formal OK
The Las Vegas Water District formally adopted resolutions to place a $6 million bond on the general election ballot November 6. If approved, the issue funds drilling of additional wells and expansion of distribution lines mainly in Paradise Valley. Resolutions followed study by O'Melveny and Myers addressing discrepancies in Nevada's new election law effective January 1, 1961.
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Resignations Plague LV Fire Department Morale
A research group cites low morale as the main cause of numerous resignations in the Las Vegas Fire Department. The study by Fire Research Associates recommends redefining goals, improving communication and cooperation among five groups, providing appeals for disciplinary actions, and reviewing merit policies.
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Fullmer Pender Title Fight Postponed Indefinitely
Boston Herald reports the Gene Fullmer versus Paul Pender middleweight title bout in Bozeman Montana on June 9 is postponed indefinitely. A reliable source cites the anticipated 150000 dollar windfall as a factor, delaying the matchup and gate plans.
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Nevada Tax Commission to approve Clark County tax rate
Carson City set Friday meeting to approve the Clark County tax rate as Las Vegas officials seek a rate above the constitutional limit via deannexation of a sanitation district Henderson requests permission to raise its rate to offset Clark County's 12.5 cent levy cut New York stock market reversed course with gains across most industrial sectors after a downturn.
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