Dial seeks probe into Silver Slipper casino closing
Nevada state Sen. William E. Dial urges an investigation into the emergency closing of the Silver Slipper casino in Las Vegas over alleged dice cheating. He notes other casinos alter odds on reels and blackjack without action, while the Slipper's license was revoked and owners penalized after the Gaming Control Board found crooked dice.
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UPI
William E. Dial
Ormsby
Silver Slipper
Las Vegas
Dial
la Vegas
State Gaming Control Board
State Gaming Commission
Interval Revenue Service
New Mexico
Edward A. Olsen
City to Buy Ranch Near Las Vegas
Las Vegas city officials agreed to purchase 680 acres of Tule Springs Ranch for 859000 after a city commission meeting. Kenneth Searles and James Cashman, major ranch owners, committed to the deal, which covers improvements and water wells while the owners retain over 200 acres for future development. Specific financial terms remained to be arranged.
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Tule Springs
City Commission
Kenneth Searles
James Cashman
Searles
Cashman
Optimists Open District Meeting in Riviera Hotel
The 49th annual Optimists convention for the 14th district opened with a keynote luncheon at the Riviera Hotel. About 2000 Optimists from Southern California and southwest Nevada are expected for the three day gathering. The finals of the oratorion contest highlight the sessions with Nevada and California teens competing for the district win. The winner advances to the international convention next month. Delegates also attend a luncheon fashion show and an Old Timer breakfast. District officers for 1964 65 will be elected, and District Governor L Philip Wood of Los Angeles will be honored at a banquet tomorrow night.
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California
Thunderbird Hotel
L. Philip Wood
Los Angeles
Riveria Hotel
L. Phillip Wood
Optimists
Riviera Hotel
Ideal Service Club
Kiwi reactor test shows mixed results at Nevada site
A UC Los Alamos spokesman reported a stationary hot test of the Kiwi B4D reactor met principal objectives with no vibration issues seen since the 1962 setback. The test had a hydrogen leak and was not fully successful, with a final report due weeks away and plans for another test this fall.
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University of California Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
Nuclear Research Development Station
Nevada Test Site
AEC Reports Success In Tory I C Reactor Test At Nevada
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a successful intermediate power test of the Tory I C Reactor at the Nevada Test Site. The four and a half minute test simulated ramjet conditions with stored air. full power run remains slated for May 20. Developed under Project Pluto by Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, Livermore, the reactor is full size and deemed flight capable.
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Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Nevada
Lawrence Radiation Laboratory
Livermore
Calif
Vegas Briefs and Local Notes Add Crime and Politics
Police booked 26 year old Donald Venuto for 1968 cab driver robbery narcotics and unregistered firearm. suspect in a 1963 cab robbery. Las Vegas attorney Al Matteucci seeks Justice of the Peace in Las Vegas Township. A burglary at Shirley Ajolot's home on Eastern Avenue involved cash jewelry furs and paintings with no forced entry detected.
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Donald Eugene Venuto
Utah
Paul Gulas
Venuto
Gulas
Marvin Jaeschke
al Matteucci
Las Vegas
Office of Justice of the Peace
Sheriff's
Shirley Ajolot
Eastern Avenue
Miss Aj
Tax Tattling Reward Highlights Nevada Shortfall
Nevada reported a $2,040 reward for tax tattling the highest in the state last year. Across the nation 753 people collected rewards totaling more than six hundred thousand dollars, with Nevada tallying seven tax cases including two guilty pleas and four dismissals. In other items, UPI notes nickel production doubled due to overtime at U S mints, and the Atomic Energy Commission conducted a low yield underground test at the Nevada Test Site as part of a series this year.
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UPI
Nevada
Dalmon Davis
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Washington
U.S
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Cannon
Denver
Philadelphia
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
North Las Vegas F-105 crash spurs quick roadside rescue
Bob Green and his father Scott witnessed a F-105 crash on Salt Lake Street in North Las Vegas. They describe the plane skimming overhead before impact, houses burning, and efforts to save the Lowery children while power crews and Civil Defense workers responded. The Greens sheltered, helped hose small fires, and remained at the scene until late, noting the intense heat and chaotic scene.
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Oquint
Bob Green
Oakwood
Crasa
Las Vegas
Nellis Air Force Base
Scott
Salt Lake Street
Bob
Greens
Civil Defense
Land Grabbing Again Las Vegas Expands West
Las Vegas moves to double its size by annexing a 50 square mile strip west of the city limits. The ordinance will be reported out of committee today at 9 a.m. as North Las Vegas also pursues large annexations. The rival growth push follows recent moves, with Las Vegas aiming to reach over 100 square miles and North Las Vegas boasting about 60 plus miles, prompting talk of a joint study but no truce.
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Commission
Nevada
North
Northas Vegas Next
City Planning Commission
Oran Grayson
Mt. Charleston
Teamsters and Engineers Cripple Reynolds Union Strike Enters Third Day
About 550 Teamsters and 800 engineers walking picket lines outside Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co as the dispute enters its third day. Reynolds seeks NLRB involvement over alleged work slowdowns and jurisdictional issues while predicting an injunction after the investigation. Company warns operations hurt with limited supervisory staff keeping essential transport.
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Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Reynolds Company
Teamsters Local 631
Reynolds
Teamsters International
Teamsters
Teamster
Centennial Parade Nevada Opposes Statehood in 1860s
In a May 15 reflection, Jock Taylor notes Nevada newspapers opposed statehood as 1860s readers saw little tax base or population. The Humboldt Register recalls voters rejected state government cost. The Star in Our Crown adds federal land ownership hampered taxation, praising gradual development with 13 percent of land remaining.
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Humboldt Register
Congress
New York City
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