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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
1
A county facility director says he cannot discuss the reported firing of Mee Palumbo, senior supervisor at Child Haven. Palumbo says a hand delivered letter from Pete Updike announced her dismissal without cause, while Updike defers comment. Judge William Compton was reportedly informed of the action.
Washoe County District Attorney William Raggio called the first statewide crime conference a publicity gimmick for the Sawyer administration to save face on the early parole bill. He said the event was an attempt to lure police officers and push the bill without proper consultation, noting public dissatisfaction with the measure.
Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes perform downtown at 7 p.m. Tuesday as Helldorado Week begins. Wild Bill Flhott hosts the Tanglefoot Square Dancers on Fremont Street at 10 p.m. Kangaroo Kort deputies enforce button rules with a $1 fine. The week features a western barbecue, stock show, and square dance at Cashman Field, continuing through Sunday with a rodeo carnival and trophy ceremonies.
Bonanza Airlines officials deny plans to move headquarters from Las Vegas to Phoenix. The column weaves in community ties with Bonanza, notes a wedding missed by Judge Thomas Yager and Elaine Kelcher Jeffers, and mentions National Hospital Week urging visits to local hospitals.
About 800 delegates from most states attend the National Beer Wholesalers Association event at the Dunes Hotel Casino de Paris. Robbins Cahill, Clark County administrator, speaks at a session while Nevada and California groups meet separately. John P. Ward, national president, addresses a general session as directors plan an annual meeting and breakfast.
Las Vegas plans to adjust its liquor license pool after a city planning estimate places the population at 132000, a 3.0 percent rise. If approved May 19, the new count could allow seven more tavern licenses and ten more package licenses, with Thriftimart likely among first to apply.
City officials expect a court or administrative action in the municipal court fixing scandal before the June primary and general elections. It remains unclear whether Dist. Atty. Ted Marshall will file criminal charges or the City Commission will initiate administrative action. Barbara Maxwell remains on two week vacation and not due back until May 19 as the investigation continues.
District Attorney Ted Marshall says he plans to convene another grand jury as soon as the Vase Calvin Valiie trial ends, aiming to speed criminal case handling by indictments rather than preliminary hearings. The body could also conduct independent investigations, reactivating a practice akin to federal grand juries.
After noon and evening clouds a chance of showers with gentle winds. Strong winds during showers. Today's high 78 and low 50 with noontime humidity around 26 percent. Sunrise at 5 37 and sunset at 7 38. Yesterday's high 77 and low 49.
The Las Vegas murder trial of Vase Calvin Valrie 32 hinges on alleged hired gun activity tied to the Aug. 10 1961 killing of William Tolls Green 25. Witnesses testified about fingerprints from Beasley room at Carver House and on Green's car while descriptions of a two occupant car emerged.
Firefighters Local 1285 reports a Boulder City budget item would raise policemen pay by five percent or $25 monthly more than firemen. Union leaders confronted the City Council and sought shorter fireman hours similar to Las Vegas. The issue was tabled and set for a future agenda as a new city manager prepares to take over.
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