Western Governors Push Prayer Amendment in Civil Rights Debate
At the Western Governors Conference in San Francisco the group urged a constitutional amendment allowing prayer in public schools and backed broad principles of the civil rights bill. Gov. Edmund G. Brown opposed the amendment as government overreach, while others supported it as a statement of faith and personal belief. The conference also urged support for the civil rights bill, discussed water programs, elected a new chairman, and chose next year’s meeting site.
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Los Angeles
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Hawaii
Nevada Ex-Con Linked to Child Endangerment and Missing Boys
FBI tied a Nevada ex-con to a scheme involving small boys and sexual danger after his release for a Las Vegas burglary. He custodyed Dennis Burke of Humboldt Tennessee when arrested. the younger boy was unharmed. Police traced two bodies via gasoline purchases using a stolen credit card across a travel path.
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Suspect Indicted for Kidnap in Robison Case May Face Death Penalty
Bryan has been indicted in South Carolina on kidnapping charges tied to the Robison case. If convicted he could be executed. The Wulff boy disappeared April 1 in Willingboro New Jersey after returning from school and was later found dead. FBI, local authorities and volunteers searched extensively but found no trace until the body was discovered. The family has been supported by clergy and relatives amid the tragedy. Bryan was captured by off duty FBI agents in New Orleans and moved to Sumter County Jail to await trial.
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Johnson hints at new Congress session if civil rights bill stalls
President Johnson said he would seriously consider calling Congress back after the summer conventions if the civil rights bill and other major proposals are not acted on. He spoke outdoors on the White House lawn before about 1,000 people, detailing hopes for a strong economy and possible extended sessions after July and August if needed. Defense Secretary McNamara will visit West Germany and then South Vietnam to review defense matters and the war.
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Desert Strike Grs Arriving Desert Strike Grs Arriving
First combat troops for Operation Desert Strike arrive from Fort Campbell Kentucky to Mojave El Toro and Point Mugu staging areas. Maj Gen Beverly E Powell greets 75 soldiers aboard MATS C135 jet as airlift of about 13 000 troops continues over 10 days. Weather brings snow sleet and chilly 40s.
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George B. Dany
Clark County approves large bond to expand schools
School officials celebrate a strong Clark County bond election showing support for better schools and more space for students. The plan funds 20 new elementary schools five junior highs a vocational technical school and 134 additions to serve 76 521 students by 1967 with bonds issued over three years and potential voiding after 1967 if growth slows.
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Clare Woodbury
Elvise V. Blue
Dell H. Robison
Nevada Board considers 13 gambling license applications
The Nevada Gaming Control Board meets to review 13 license applications. A Reno Pel Ace Club takeover bid by the Petricciani family centers the agenda with an $80,000 investment and 25 percent stock for each sibling. Sam Delich, Fremont Hotel assistant manager, becomes corporate officer without investment. Proceedings resume in Las Vegas May 18 for recommendations to the Gaming Commission.
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Lawmaker Seeks Funding for Lake Powell Power Pool
Aspinall, chair of the House Interior Committee, warns the minimum power pool may require up to six million dollars for Lake Powell if water conditions demand an energy replacement program. He notes one million is unlikely enough and urges rapid availability for both upper and lower basin needs.
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Governor's Resolutions on Economic and Resource Policy
The document calls for federal action to develop oil shale deposits, mint 150 million silver dollars, review silver policies after a rush on silver, create a strategic silver reserve, and study western lands for coordinated public and private economic development.
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In dian Village Trumpet Sparks Las Vegas Aid
Sun reader Dan Somerville writes from Las Vegas describing a colorful scene and suggests many local people could help improve conditions with little effort, noting a possible temporary truce in the area.
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Las Vegas
Obituaries from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Funeral services for Robert Barnum 61 died Monday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital today at 10 00 in the Fourth Ward Chapel LDS with Bishop Pearce officiating. Burial Mesquite Cemetery Barnum born December 20 1902 in Bunkerville lived North Las Vegas 21 years survived by Ida Loma Isles Juanita Roat Ernest Daniel and Carmelita.
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Sacramento
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Margaret Eugene Pressler
Palm Mortuary
Melvin Pekrul
First Baptist Church
Woodlawn
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W. Cleveland
Abe
Las Vegas
Q. L. Harvard
Arizona
Margaret Harvard
Georgia
Two Masked Bandits Rob Hillcrest Tavern for $225
Two masked men robbed Hillcrest Tavern in Vegas Heights at 2:15 am taking $225. One gunman discarded a shotgun and silk stocking mask outside while the other wore a white sack as a mask. Morse the bartender and two patrons were held at bay. a shot was fired into the ceiling as they fled.
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Sheriff's Office
Floyd H
Smokey) Morse
Morse
Pete the Nevada Frog Ends in Cannibal Themed Controversy
The article recalls last year's international jump where a frog named Pete brought honors to Nevada. Reportedly Pete was eaten by his jockey State son, a claim tied to James Slattery who received praise days later. Local commissioners suggested the event could be remembered as Slattery's folly, without further details.
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James Slattery
Silver State
Slattery
Ex-Writer Arraigned In Texas In Bank Robbery Case
John L. Burke 27 former columnist for the Fabulous Las Vegas Magazine was arraigned in Houston on robbing the Bank of Las Vegas at West Charleston and Decatur Boulevards and Houston branch of the same bank March 12. He allegedly hired four men to deliver envelopes with payroll notes to force large cash transfers. Burke may seek case transfer to Houston under federal rules.
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Decatur
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Vacancy Puzzle Grows In Las Vegas Housing Study
A Las Vegas housing survey shows 44 600 single family units occupied and 2 000 vacant, plus 6 500 apartment units occupied with 3 200 vacant. Highest vacancies hit west central and northeast areas. rental rates ease to 100 118 dollars monthly. Median household income rose to 7 809 in 1960 with rapid growth projected to 299 000 by 1966.
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Bonanza Road
Flamingo Road
Union Pacific
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Flamingo
Fletcher
Fire destroys one bedroom in Eastgate home
A fire of unknown origin destroyed one bedroom and a den and caused smoke damage to the rest of a nearly new home in Eastgate. County fire prevention chief Clel Henley said the owners Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baesche were away. Baesche at work and Dorothy at a laundromat. The home is at 4166 Perdido St.
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Clel Henley
Jack Baesche
Baesche
Dorothy
Perdido St
Lutter the Children An Editorial Calls for Tougher Action
An editorial condemns child abuse and claims many cases go unpunished. It argues the courts and DA favor a soft approach and that commitment to a mental institution or a harsher sentence could save children from harm by so called protectors.
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