Nevada regents approve campus autonomy plan for Reno and Vegas
The University of Nevada Board of Regents approve a new reorganization giving Reno and Las Vegas campuses more autonomy. Presidents may present proposals directly to the Board if rejected by the chancellor. The chancellor will coordinate both campuses. Regents also okayed a $16.2 million work program for next year.
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NSU Proxy Sought for New President Search
University of Nevada Chancellor Neil Humphrey urged NSU faculty to elect eight representatives to form a presidential selection committee for replacing Dr. Donald Moyer. Moyer plans to depart by July 31 but may stay through August. First meeting aimed for May 22 at NSU to nominate candidates for the Board of Regents.
Robbery appeal denied in Nevada Supreme Court
Las Vegas man Stephen Kelly and woman Latrica Anderson lost their appeal after conviction for robbing Vernon Heeke in an alley near the Showboat Casino. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled trial errors regarding the 25 caliber pistol evidence and the search warrant were not grounds to overturn the verdict.
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Matthews files for Clark County School District Seat
Ellery M. Matthews of 3105 Skipworth Street Las Vegas filed to run for Seat No 2 on the Clark County School District board. Election Supervisor Tom Mulray confirmed the candidate’s filing yesterday.
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Last Day For Absentee Voting In School Bond Elections
Today is the final day to request absentee ballots for the May 23 school bond elections. Voters unable to go to the polls or out of town may also vote absentee at the election headquarters 520 South Highland Drive.
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Las Vegas Man Convicted of Rent Robbery
A district court jury convicted 32 year old Jose Reyle Ricky Rodriguez of strong arm robbery for stealing more than $300 in rent collections from his landlord. The robbery occurred when Rodriguez knocked on the door to collect a $1 key deposit and grabbed the rent money. Sentencing was set for June 4 by Dist. Judge Clarence Sundean.
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Jose Reyle
Ricky” Rodriguez
S. Fourth St
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Bergevin backs Clark County school bond plan
Louis W. Bergevin, president of the State Board of Education, urged support for the Clark County School District bond issue. He praised Dr. James Mason and staff for thorough building needs analysis and prudent use of capital outlay funds, noting sound fiscal management as superintendent.
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Yoga Lecture Planned by Mrs Clare Graffman at NSU
Mrs Clare Graffman will give a free yoga lecture Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Social Science Building lecture hall at Nevada Southern University. She has written numerous articles and a book on yoga.
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Nevada Southern University
Burglar Brackett Sentenced to Two Years in District Court
Richard William Brackett, 25, of 2209 Carter Circle, was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for second degree burglary. He was found guilty of the May 4 1967 burglary of a home at 2410 Laurie Street in which $750 worth of jewelry and watches were stolen. District Judge Thomas J. O'Donnell imposed the sentence.
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Las Vegas man sentenced for burglary and larceny conspiracy
Glouster McCline aged 27 of 1905 Hart Street received a one to five year term in Nevada State Prison for second degree burglary and a one year county jail sentence for conspiracy to commit larceny. He was convicted by a local jury after being charged with stealing six cases of cigarettes from a distributor's truck. The judge ordered the jail term run concurrently with the prison term.
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Las Vegas Sun Staff and Contact Details
The Las Vegas Sun lists editor publisher H M Greenspun and staff including Bryn Armstrong executive editor Vince Anselmo managing editor and sports editor Tom Odiskin. It details offices at 00 South Commerce St Las Vegas Nevada 89106 and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with advance payment terms.
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Correction clarifies driver in Las Vegas crash
The Sun reports a Sunday correction: George Smith of 8600 Las Vegas Blvd South was not the driver of the vehicle that hit a truck. Smith was rear ended by a tractor trailer following too closely. the truck driver was cited by the Highway Patrol.
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Ex Defender Richard Bryan Seeks Nevada Assembly Seat
Richard Bryan former Clark County Public Defender announces Democratic bid for Nevada Assembly. A 30 year old Las Vegas resident and former deputy district attorney, he cites changes to criminal statutes, juvenile court laws, and tax policy. He urges funding for Nevada Southern University and pollution action for Lake Mead.
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Killer loses bid in habeas appeal over Nevada boundaries
Jerome P. Kuk a former Boulder City police officer convicted of first degree murder seeks habeas corpus claiming Las Vegas lies outside Nevada. District Judge Frank Gregory denied his pauper status request and noted Kuk’s $60 monthly federal pension and $9 prison salary.
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Hotel maid changes plea in murder case sentencing set
In District Court Miss Polk, alleged girlfriend of Louis Croc kett, changed a grand larceny plea to guilty after a stakeout at a hotel. Det. Fred W. Anderson testified he rented three rooms on Dec 26 1966 and used a closed circuit TV to track a purse containing 605 dollars. Sentencing was scheduled for June 13 by Dist. Judge Thomas J. O'Donnell.
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Anderson
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Crockett
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City Eyes Space by Cutting Mountain to Expand
Pikesville Kentucky plans a new space for its small city under the Model Cities program. Feasibility studies consider blasting a mountain mouth to relocate the river and create flat land for development using laser beam technology.
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