Broadbent seeks detailed accounting from Fair and Recreation Board
Bob Broadbent, a member of the Fair and Recreation Board, requests an exact accounting of expenditures for the Western Governor's Conference and the bond election. He also seeks monthly operating statements. At the same meeting Darwin Lamb proposed reducing the board from 10 to seven members. Reed Whipple resisted resigning. Joe Julian to take a medical leave. Nevada State Bank hosts a Helldorado Block Party with free refreshments and square dancing. Two motel representatives, Posner and Byrne, are hired to pressure Strip hotel rivals and may be involved in a scheme. C. Municipal Court collected nearly $700,000 in fines last year, suggesting funds for police improvements. Two Las Vegas men named Dave Bradley noted. one a SUN scribbler, the other a regional manager for B F Goodrich. Norman Little of Honest John's rumored to take over Greek Village. Saints and Sinners blood letting postponed to June first Thursday. Al Kirschner seeks a convention for the city.
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Real dedication amid downpour as meter maid writes tickets
During last week's afternoon cloud burst, a soaking-wet meter maid continued her duty writing parking tickets. The rain didn’t bother her, a testament to real dedication.
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Molly
Barrister Men doza Eyes Political Comeback
Barrister John Men doza, who lost a congressional race four years ago, ends partnership with George Foley and Charley Garner as he prepares a possible run for public office. A district judgeship is mentioned as a potential target.
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John Mendoza
George
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Charley Garner
Day of Reckoning It was reliably reported to us
A terse note states that information about a forthcoming confrontation or decision was reliably reported to the newsroom. It hints at a decisive event or outcome to be revealed, with no further specifics about participants or location.
Prominent businessmen urge firing of fair board leaders
Downtown meeting drafted a petition demanding the Fair Board fire Bud Albright and Desmond Kelly. Senate entry reports North Las Vegas newspaperman Adam Yacenda plans a bid for the State Senate seat, with Assemblyman Al Alleman likely to file as well, setting up a potential race.
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District Attorney race kicks off with early campaigns
The Bob Baskin Breakfast Clubbers mock DA Ted Mar for missing records to boost a gubernatorial bid, a move seen as backfiring. The DA race starts with Pat Finnegan and Ray Jeffers campaigning hard, while Bill Barker remains quiet amid funding woes. Finnegan appears the front runner early.
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Bob Baskin
Ted Marshall
Ashleman
Pat Finnegan
Ray Jeffers
Bill Barker
November Question Haunts Demo County Convention Unity
Rumors swirl of internal strife within the Demo county convention as factional fighting intensifies. By November the lineup may be unclear and Republican prospects in the Assembly could improve amid the discord.
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Sammy Davis Jr Attends Las Vegas Jewish Appeal Gala
Sammy Davis Jr will participate in the First Annual Gala Victory Banquet of the Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal at the Sands Hotel announced by Al Benedict campaign chairman. The dinner caps four weeks of volunteer drives supporting immigrants to Israel the U S and other nations and fighting bigotry locally. Reservations may be made by calling listed numbers.
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