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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1963

Page

3

City Commission Approves City Office Reforms and Staffing

The City Commission approves full time status and a 14500 salary for a new assistant city attorney plus a 13500 deputy post. City Atty Sid Whitmore remains part time until mid 1965 when full time offices begin. A second municipal court department is created June 3 and a new planning aide earns 800 per month. Jose Urcia, 32, Washington state resident and UH and UW grad, is hired.

George Ogilvie Sid Whitmore Department of Municipal Court Whitmore Don Saylor Jose Urcia State of Washington Urcia University of Hawaii University of Washington Yakima Washington

Commissioners in Line For Salary Jumps

City Commissioners Ed Fountain and Reed Whipple won re election and will see their pay rise from 350 to 770 dollars per month starting July 1. The two other newly elected officials keep 350 until their terms end. The city clerk and assistant also received full salary increases.

Ed Fountain Reed Whipple Sid Whitmore

Personnel expert to address Southern Nevada group

Grant M. Bakewell a noted speaker and author on personnel work will address the Southern Nevada Personnel Association at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the El Cortez. He will discuss Basic Personnel Principles Policies and Audit.

Grant M. Bakewell Southern Nevada

Permits Granted for Cabs by City Commission

The City Commission approved thirteen cab permits this week for Whittlesea Blue Cab after a prior May 1 continuance. Commissioner Mirabelli opposed granting the permits, citing ordinance conflicts, and a study for amendments was noted. A public hearing was set for June 5 on Desert Cab Co for three more permits.

City Commission Whittlesea Blue Cab Phil Mirabelli Mirabelli Harry Levy Desert Cab Co

BLM Officials to Meet Local Authorities in Las Vegas

U S Bureau of Land Management and local officials in Nevada will convene Monday and Tuesday in Las Vegas to improve understanding and cooperation with the public. J R Penny will lead sessions with Clark County Commissioners and other county and city officials. A public session is set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at the Convention Center.

U.S. Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Euel Davis J. R. Penny Nevada Clark County Penny

Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Now Ready

The Forest Service proclaimed Kyle Canyon water is turned on, making the Canyon Campground and special use summer home areas ready for visitors. Las Vegas District Forest Ranger Fred W. Isbell announced water is available, with Smokey the Bear urging fire prevention and safe handling of hot items.

Kyle Canyon Forest Service Las Vegas Fred W. Isbell Canyon

Here I Am Lord Send Me Sermon at Truth Center

The Truth Center holds a regular worship service Sunday with sermon topic Isaiah's Here am I Send Me. Rev. John P. Levendis will speak at 1 a.m. at the center 235 Las Vegas Blvd. No June Earl soloist will be accompanied on the organ by Grace Bennett. Public invited.

Isaiah Truth Center John P. Levendis Las Vegas Blvd June Earl Grace Bennett

Nevada Centennial Medallion Adds to U S Mint Plans

Masterpiece Medallions will present the Number One Nevada centennial medallion to Governor Grant Sawyer in Las Vegas during Helldorado Days. Miss Eva B Adams the U S Mint director and honorary chairman of the Nevada Centennial Commission Medallion Committee, oversees the first limited silver piece bearing the 1864 1964 Nevada seal and 36 stars. A separate 20 000 unit U S mint issue will be struck in Nevada silver at the Philadelphia mint with proceeds traveling by armed truck for exhibits. Masterpiece plans tie ins and other metal keepsakes featuring the official seal will be sold to the public.

Philadelphia Eva B. Adams United States Mint Adams Nevada Centennial Commission Grant Sawyer G. L. Kuntz Masterpiece Medallions Las Vegas Nevada Union United States Philadelphia Mint U. S Mint Kuntz

Coin Machine executive to visit for Far East expansion

David Rosen, U.S. pioneer in coin operated amusements in Japan and president of Rosen Enterprises, will arrive May 18 to discuss purchases of American indoor sport devices and games for the Far East. He will hold talks in Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Toronto, Miami and Mexico City as his company expands bowling centers and amusement centers across major Japanese cities.

David Rosen U.S Japan Rosen Rosen Enterprises, Inc Rosen Enterprises Far East Honolulu Los Angeles Las Vegas New York Toronto Miami Mexico City

Apprentices to Compete in State Contest

Northern Nevada apprentices in carpentry electrical work plumbing and sheet metal will vie this weekend with the Southern group for statewide prizes and national representation. Winners will be named at an awards banquet tomorrow night at the Thunderbird Hotel with invited officials from the Joint Apprenticeship committee management and labor. Contestants include Robert L. Arneson Sparks Roland L. Hampson Reno Jack E. Cerveri Reno Robert A. Powell Carson City LeRoy F. Strawn electricians Harold W. Riley Jr Richard E. Fanfredi Tom Lamb Glen Gresham Frank Snyder in Sheet Metal Works.

Nevada Ewards Thunderbird Robert L. Arneson Sparks Roland L. Hampson Reno Jack E. Cerveri Cabinet Marker Robert A. Powell Carson City LeRoy F. Strawn Harold W. Riley, Jr Richard E. Fanfredi Tom Lamb Glen Gresham Frank Snyder

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