Public school corporal punishment debate and alleged beating
In Las Vegas officials discuss corporal punishment in public schools citing the state statute. A junior high pupil allegedly whipped by an assistant principal showed bruises that his mother reported, but deputy city attorney Pavlokowski did not file a complaint due to lack of visible grievous injury. The case stalled as the boy returned to class after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pavlokowski
Pavlokowski
School punishment case prompts parent notification concerns
A dispute over corporal punishment cites assistant principal violating statute 392.465 by not notifying a parent after a punishment. The mother only learned of the incident after seeing marks on her son and requesting details, raising questions about how many other children were punished without parental knowledge.
Safeguards for Corporal Punishment in Schools
A parent warns about two risks in school corporal punishment the administrator and the child’s welfare. While most teachers are humane, there is concern about bullies and the incompetent harming a child with excessive or unsafe paddling. The writer cites doctors noting possible injuries.
Spanking Debate Urges Cautious School Action
The article argues children vary in impact from punishment and warns that whipping can harm sensitive youths. It questions public spanking by strangers and endorses parental discipline with administrators as observers, urging restraint by school staff.
Ex-con's move sparks sheriff office laughter riot
A Clark County report notes a joke riot at the sheriff's office after a letter from an ex-forger's attorney praised his rehabilitation in Seattle. A Fort Lauderdale teletype then identified the same man as a burglary suspect and tracing shows he has left Seattle, en route to Florida.
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Clark County
Seattle
Bill Conger
Conger
Fort Lauderdale
Poll Fever and the 1966 Nevada Gubernatorial Race
Gov Grant Sawyer released Clark County poll results showing 64 percent support over rival Paul Laxalt with Ted Marshall trailing in the primary. Analysts warn that polls depend on sampling and could shift with another survey, illustrating the gamesmanship of politics in Nevada.
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Nevada
Grant Sawyer
Clark County
Paul Laxalt
Ted Marshall
Laxalt
Four men seek Carson City Silver Spur casino purchase
Four Carson City men James A. Martin Leavel D. Thurman and Clifford J. Streeter and Jack W. Scoles of Idaho ask the Nevada Gaming Commission for permission to buy the Silver Spur Casino in downtown Carson City for 185000. The club features three table games and 60 slot machines. Martin moved from Idaho in 1958 and has worked as a dealer in nine area casinos. Streeter has been a Nevada gambler since 1959 and dealer in casinos at Carson City Lake Tahoe Fallon and Reno. Thurman is a long time Carson City resident and food manager at the Clear Creek Job Corps Center. Scoles previously ran his own Idaho restaurant and bar.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Gaming Commission
Silver Spur
Floyd Douglas
James A. Martin
Leavel D. Thurman
Clifford J. Streeter
Jack W. Scoles
Pot Falls
Idaho
Martin
Carson Lake Tahoe
Streeter
Nevada
Lake Tahoe
Fallon
Reno
Thurman
Clear Creek
Capitol City
Scoles
Jack Staggs
Mr. Albright
John Q. Vater
Ole John O
McKinnon
Blue Cross
Bill Taylor
al Alleman
Charlie Bell
Harry Levy
Don Williams
Grant Stewart
Kirk Cammack
Southern Surgical Congress
Michael DeBakey
Houston
Doctor Cammack
Joe McNamee
Assembly
Jim Gibson
Walter Baring
Dell Wade
Channel 8
GOP
John Birch Society
Paul Laxalt
Birchers
Republican Party
Laxaltasain
Democrats
Attention Chamber OF Commerce
Chamber
Gene Dutton
Governor seeks 4.1 million for education and state needs
Gov. Grant Sawyer plans a 4.1 million dollar special session request starting May 9 with 2.4 million for education from kindergarten to college and 1.2 million for prison facilities. Also funds for counties, University of Nevada, retirements, and state services while leaving about 4 million in reserve for July 1 1967.
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Carson City
UPI
Grant Sawyer
Howard Barret
Sawyer
Southwest Gas Hosts Las Vegas Press Club Gathering
Southwest Gas Corporation will host Las Vegas Press Club members at the Fre ment Hotel. W. M. Laub, president, will address the group along with Executive VP John L. Holleran, Secretary and General Counsel C. H. McCrea, and VPs Max K. Nauman E. H. Sallee Biggs McWherter J. L. Sanders. This kickoff starts a series of greet the press meetings sponsored by local firms.
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Southwest Gas Corporation
Las Vegas
Fremont Hotel
W. M. Laub
Southwest Gas
John L. Holleran
C. H. McCrea
Max K. Nauman
E. H. Sallee
Biggs McWherter
J. L. Sanders
Press Club
Broadway Store Time Capsule Sparks Local Speculation
A feature on planting a Broadway Store time capsule at Boulevard Shopping Center prompts plans for including items from local figures and events. The piece muses on future laughs, lists possible inclusions, and critiques political and media actions of Clark County.
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New Boulevard
Bud Albright
Reed Whipple
Tom Mulroy
Desmond Kelly
Clark County
Tom Hanlon
Ed Fountain
Clark County Fair Board may hold closed personnel meeting
Readers question if the Clark County Fair and Recreation Board will convene a closed-door personnel session at its next official meeting. If held, contracts could be discussed under the agenda items. Letters discuss barricade on Sixth Street and Charleston area traffic island and potential emergency vehicle access concerns.
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Clark County Fair and Recreation Board
Sixth
Charleston
Sixth Street
Reno Financiers Buy Million Dollar Red Rock Ranch
A group led by Norman Biltz and Thomas Dant of Reno has bought the Red Rock Ranch north of Reno, ending a 110 year family operation. The 23,000 deeded acres in Washoe County north of Stead Air Force Base change hands for an undisclosed price described as a million dollar deal. Biltz said the plan is to expand the operation from 1,100 cattle by planting crested wheat, grass and alfalfa on deeded land to align with adjacent federal grazing lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Dickinson
Biltz
Fred W. Smith Named Chairman of United Fund Corporate Division
E. Parry Thomas announced Fred W. Smith as chairman of the United Fund Corporate Division. Smith, head of Donrey Media Group, has led in civic efforts since 1961 in Las Vegas and holds multiple posts including Labor Management Committee chair, National Council of Christians and Jews chair, Salvation Army Advisory Board past chair, and trustee of the Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation. He also serves on the United Fund Board of Trustees and directs several local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Parry Thomas
United Fund
Fred W. Smith
National Council of Christians and Jews
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation
Smith
United Fund Board of Trustees
Clark County Boys Club
Boulder Dam Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Sigma Delta Chi
Las Vegas
Chief Takes Stand In Police Fight
Reno police chief Elmer Briscoe opposed a civilian police review board saying it would lower morale. The move arose from a Reno civil liberties group linked to the Jesse Daniels case, now under FBI scrutiny. Dr. Jack Forbes led the meeting proposing reforms for the Reno Police Department. Briscoe opposed minority hiring targets, citing staffing limits.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jack Forbes
University of Nevada
Reno
Las Vegas Soldier Writes Home From Viet Nam
Spec 4 Allen Wilk, 20, a machine gunner and Western High School graduate, mails his address home from Vietnam. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned H. Wilk of Box 1994 Las Vegas. AP0 U.S. Forces 96225 lists him with RA 19834713 in the 25th Admin Co TM No 5.
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SUN
Allen Wilk
Ned H. Wilk
Las Vegas
Viet Nam
25Th Admin. Co
APO
U.S. Forces
Auto transport firm orders seven car capacity truck
Oklahoma City reports an auto transport company has ordered a new truck model capable of hauling seven standard cars or nine compact cars in a single trip. The specification targets efficiency and fleet flexibility for varying vehicle sizes.
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Oklahoma City
1800 Bankers Gather For Dunes Conference
Some 1800 bankers and their wives from 44 states and the District of Columbia opened the 32nd annual Independent Bankers Association of America convention at the Dunes Hotel. Key speakers include Senator Nelson and George W. Mitchell with a program spanning speeches, seminars, and a banquet. The IA is an association of about 6400 independent community banks.
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States
District of Columbia
Independent Bankers Association of América
Dunes Hotel
Gaylor Nelson
D-Wise
George W. Mitchell
Federal Reserve Board
Hoover Dam
Lake Mead
Senator Nelson
Ralph L. Zaun
Association
Grafton
Wisconsin
State Bank
Thomas P. Murphy
The
Independent Bankers Association of America
Good Shepherd Honor Roll Gifts Aid Girls Home
Donors listed support the Home of the Good Shepherd a haven for girls in need. Contributions range from $2,000 to $10 with many $150 gifts plus numerous smaller amounts from individuals and organizations including Nevada State Bank KLAS TV Catholic Social Service St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Catholic Women's Guild at Nellis AFB.
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the Good Shepherd
William Woodburn
Reno
Sally Kelly
Los Angeles
Roland Hill
Minneapolis
Phil Cummings
Western Airline
Rev. Truesdell
Nevada Mission Fellowship
Harley Harmon
Josephine Sanchez
John and Stella Iaconis
Florence Ladd
Sol Harris
Nevada State Bank
Ruth Hazard
Irving Devine
Tommy Callahan
Ben Gofstein
Jack Entratter
Harry Goldman
Sid Wyman
E. Parry Thomas
C. S
Marcella Bautista
Catholic Social Service
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop
Sam Cohen
J. K. Houssels, Sr
J. K. Houssells, Jr
W. Bruce Beckley
P. O. Ridlen
Toby Cohen
A. S. Nabat
Klas-Tv
H. M. Greenspun
Harvey & Lillian Silbert Foundation
Mrs. Thos
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Paul Price
Carson City Casino
Nevada Southern University
Ormsby County
Stead Air Force Base
State Board of Examiners
Board of Examiner
State Mental Hospital
Sparks
Joe Tabet
Fred Smith
J. Stanley Baughman
Federal National Mortgage Association
FNMA
Washington, D. C
Edward W. Reed
University of Oregon
Jay C. Leff
Fay
Ette Bank & Trust Company
Uniontown
H. Prentice Browning
American Fletcher National Bank & Trust Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Foundation For Commercial Banks
Good Shepherd
Monte Carlo
Desert Inn and Country Cub
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