County seeks quo warranto over Las Vegas annexation
Clark County officials sought the attorney general to file a quo warranto action to halt Las Vegas annexation north and west of Tonopah highway. The move aims to clear precinct boundaries before July 3 and avert possible delay of primary elections.
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Helen Scott Reed
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Attorney General's Office
Charles Garner
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North Las Vegas Eyes 8 Million Water District Bond
North Las Vegas voters will decide on an eight million dollar bond to fund a new water district comparable to Las Vegas Valley Water District. City manager Clay U Lynch said construction includes weirs along the Tonopah Highway as part of annexation plans spanning 12 square miles.
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Macao Gambling Compared With Las Vegas
A travel note contrasts Macao gambling venues with Las Vegas, noting Macao’s older, plainer halls and the same gambler dynamic of hoping to win though many lose. The piece reflects on casino culture and the lure of risk across distant gaming hubs.
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Nevada
Macao
Las Vegas
Labor Aide Admits Taking 1000 From Estes Leading to Resignation
Assistant Secretary of Labor Jerry R K Holleman said he received one thousand dollars from Texas magnate Billie Sol Estes in January to cover personal expenses. He resigned, calling the arrangement improper though not criminal, and cited salary pressures as his only major income. Secretary Arthur J Goldberg called the event regrettable.
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Listes
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Vegas Power Rate Hike Turned Down
The Public Service Commission rejected Nevada Power Company's request for an average 7.36 percent rate increase. The decision limits extra revenue the firm could have earned, noting evidence showed a very favorable outcome for consumers.
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Whiffskey samples at Flamingo exhibit nose for news
Las Vegas reporters and visitors tested their nose for booze at Scent-A-Rama on the Flamingo Hotel lawn. The exhibit, created by Scheniey Industries, features eight whiskey barrels to dramatize scent for convention crowds and tourists.
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Anita
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Las Vegas
Shriners Parade to Ignite Fremont Street Today
More than 4900 Shriners will stage a parade starting at 10 30 am forming at Main and Fremont and marching east to Ninth Street before boarding buses to the Convention Center for the ceremonial. Las Vegas Shrine Club reports 53 units making it the largest Shrine parade here.
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Undersea Nuclear Tests Include Pacific Deep Blast
The United States conducted two nuclear detonations in the Pacific, one underwater and one dropping from a plane near Christmas Island, marking shots eight and nine in the Domin ic test series begun April 25. Officials gave no details on devices, though the ASROC anti submarine rocket was expected to be tested in the series.
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Soviet Move to Ease Berlin Crisis
Informants say Soviet and American military missions in Berlin began talks to restore unrestricted travel between east and west zones on Soviet initiative. Marshal Koniev spurred the discussions with a Moscow return last month. Maj. Gen. Watson Li discussed with Maj. Gen. Solovyev as a step to ease Berlin tensions. the U S side awaits a reply to a proposed meeting.
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Ivan Koniev
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Albert E. Watson Li
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A. E. Solvovyev
U.S
Mexico City Hit by Strong Quake and Suspected Volcano
A powerful earthquake rocked Mexico City and seven southern states causing widespread damage and scattering thousands into the streets. Reports say a new volcano may be forming north of Acapulco in Guerrero as authorities dispatch a plane to investigate.
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