Nevada gaming panel approves Caesars Palace license
After a six month probe the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board conditionally approve Caesars Palace and most of its 53 original applicants. The process cost applicants 250 each and landlords 750. The commission required loan repayments and secured new funding sources as part of its longest session. The Caesars project represents a 20 million investment with a 199000 loan from Radio Cor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Gaming Commission
Gaming Control Board
Caesars Palace
Commission
Miami
Harry L. Lewis
Chicago
Radio Cor
Joe Bernstein to London for high stakes 21 games and big bets
Las Vegas gambler Joe Bernstein plans a London visit for high stakes 21 games and roulette talk. Eric Steiner, his London contact, reports a thriving scene with a Pair of Shoes club and a Rolls Royce dominance as bets and money flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Stardust
Milt Jaffe
Yale Cohen
Eric Steiner
London
Eric
Scotty Fever
Limeys
Bank of England
Joe envisions a royal junket for a casino pal in fiction
The men joke about presenting at court with a Rolls Royce and a top hat near Buckingham Palace. They discuss sending a friend from Kenya to meet Joe, while another hints at arranging Queenly recognition. The dialogue mixes fantasy and light bragging about status and casino life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Ray Ryan
East Africa
Ray
Kenya
Duckworth
Rice
Buckingham Palace
Eric
Puggy Wuggy
Las Vegas
Rumor of Kolod Extortion Case Dismissal Emerges in Denver
Las Vegas casino executive Ruby Kolod may beat his Federal extortion conviction as rumors swirl charges could be dropped. The case stems from a Denver trial where defense sought to admit bugging and wiretap records, pending appellate review. Lieut Gene Clark now heads Sheriff Lambs intelligence squad under Undersheriff Bell and is praised as a top cop.
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England
Ruby Kolod
Las Vegas
Ruby
Denver
Kolod
Lieut
Gene Clark
Ralph Lamb
Lloyd Bell
Clark
EXPO 67 plans outlined by promo chief Larry Schachter
Larry Schachter outlined EXPO 67 to SPEA in Montreal detailing it as the largest international exhibition, with 72 nations lining pavilions and a 1000 acre site on the St Lawrence River. He expects 30 million visitors in six months, featuring Buckminster Fuller designed bubble dome, Disney as amusement consultant, and performances by the Bolshoi Ballet and Olivier’s Stratford company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Schachter
Montreal
Sahara Hotel
Schachter
New York
Macy’s
Manhattan
St. Lawrence River
Young and Rubicam
Madison Avenue
SPEA
America
Buckminister Fuller
Walt Disney
Bolshoi Opera
Russia
Bolshoi Ballet
Laurence Olivier
Stratford
Nuclear test yields 20 000 to 200 000 tons in shaft blast
The United States detonated a large nuclear device in a vertical shaft 2200 feet below the desert floor. The test yielded an equivalent of 20 000 to 200 000 tons of TNT and could be felt in Las Vegas 90 miles away. No atmospheric radiation leakage was detected per the AEC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Las Vegas
Labor pact ends fear of summer strikes in Nevada
IBEW Local 1357 and NECA Southern Nevada announce a three year contract effective July 1 with a $1.50 wage increase across the period. A joint study panel will assess non wage funding, with findings due by March 30 next year. Leaders pledge year round talks to maintain peace in electrical construction nationwide arbitration remains available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Southern
Nevada
National Electrical Contractors Association
IBEW
Labor
Management
Viller
William L. Trent
NECA
Robert G. Park
G. F. Mason
Sheldon Gifford
Mel Rappleye
Allen B. Hillis
BEW
No Sale Reported For Moulin Rouge Hotel
Rumors of a sale of the Moulin Rouge Hotel at 900 West Bonanza circulate as management denies any completed deal. Herb Frey of LeRoy Corp says the hotel is for sale but no agreements exist and Leo Frey is unavailable abroad for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Frey
LeRoy Corp
900 W. Bonanza Hotel
Frey
Leo Frey
Teamsters Seek Ballot in Hotel Front Office Union Drive
Teamsters Local 381 filed an intervening petition to appear on the ballot if a consent election is held for hotel front office workers. Culinary Local 226 also seeks a NLRB supervised vote. Hearings begin Monday at 1 30 p.m. in the Johnson Building on Highland Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters Local 381
Culinary Local 226
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Johnson Building
Highland Ave
Dick Thomas
Teamster Local 481
Teamsters
George Rudiak
Office and
Professional Employes International
Afl-Cio
Culinary Union
Teamsters Union
Thomas
Aflcio
Afl-Cia
Big Labor
Subsidy Payments Approved For 13 Local Airlines
The Civil Aeronautics Board set subsidies totaling 61 million dollars for 13 local airlines, down from last year by 4 million. Bonanza Air Lines will get 3.581 million, Frontier 5.73 million, Pacific Air Lines 3.702 million, with several other carriers listed including Allegheny and Central among others. The payments follow a CAB formula from 1961, under study for overhaul, retroactive to January 1 and remaining in effect until changes are made.
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CAB
United Press International
Bonanza Air Lines
Frontier Air Lines
Pacific Air Lines
Allegheny
Central
Lake Central
Mohawk
North Central
Ozark
Piedmont
Southern
Trans- Texas
West Coast
Crosby Opens at Continental Theatre Filling for Belle Barth
Phil Crosby starts Friday night at Hotel Thunderbird Continental Theatre replacing Belle Barth who was injured earlier in the week. Barth was midway through a six week run when hurt. Crosby brings his own orchestra and has performed in several Strip showrooms. Shows are at 10 45 p m 1 30 a m and 4 a m with Barth due back for a six week winter engagement.
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Phil Crosby
Continental Theatre
Hotel Thunderbird
Belle Barth
Miss Barth
Crosby
Belle
The
Thunderbird
Viet Nam
Ex-Felon Population Rising in Nevada
Nevada parole chief George Reed told the Washoe County Bar Association that 2,000 convicted felons would be in prisons or on parole in five years, up 400 from current levels. He urged a state department of corrections to coordinate parole, prison, and juvenile systems to cut costs and improve public safety ahead of the 1967 legislature.
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Reno
UPI
George Reed
Nevada
Reed
Washoe County
Hous É
Fair & Recreation Board urged to drop promoters plan
Sun dialogue urges the Las Vegas Fair and Recreation Board to abandon a 275000 investment for an air exposition and instead use convention center staff to organize an aviation show. The piece calls for more detailed accounting of promotional expenditures and suggests alternative personnel. It notes inside Las Vegas oversight features and questions about board decisions.
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Fair & Recreation Board
Las Vegas
Convention Center
Mrs. Gus Giuffre Recovering In Sunrise Hospital
Mrs. Gus Giuffre is hospitalized at Sunrise Hospital after a circulatory problem developed last weekend. The condition required medical attention and she remains under care.
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Gus Giuffre
Sunrise Hospital
Retiring educators in Clark County School District
Wal ter Long of Las Vegas High School retires after 46 years in education. Doris French also leaves after 46 years and Gwendolyn Woolley after 44 years of service. The district notes many more teachers are retiring.
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Walter Long
Las Vegas High School
Long
Pioche
Doris French
Gwendolyn Woolley
Clark County
Gaming Commission sidesteps equal employment issue
The Gaming Commission declines to back Equal Rights Commission Chairman Bob Bailey, saying it will only send reminders to license holders and will not get involved. Observers call the stance a potential landmark for the gaming industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gaming Commission
Equal Rights Commission
Bob Bailey
Don Williams Faces Scrutiny Over Unusual Career
Rumors circulate that political operator Don Williams fears a full exposé detailing his unconventional career. Tension grows as investigators say they are reviewing substantial material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Williams
Don
Tough Contender Clarence Sundean Files for Office
District Judge Clarence Sundean, a highly respected state barrister, has built an outstanding 13 month bench record and filed for office on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sundean
Scenic Chic Sales stockpile at convention center lot
The Scenery Department notes rows of outdoor Chic Sales around the Convention Center parking lot. They appear to be remnants from a mineralogical show. The outhouses are not a pleasing sight for tourists to see.
There Will Be Third Demo Entry for Lieutenant Governor
Announcement indicates a third Democratic entry for Lieutenant Governor will be released within the next two weeks. The plan outlines a forthcoming candidate rollout and campaign messaging.
Brennan Seeks DA Run Faces Tough Race Ahead
The piece warns of strong pushback if Jim Brennan runs for district attorney and notes his reputation for keeping commitments. It predicts the race will be harder than anticipated and signals public anger from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brennan
Sheriff Lamb Links Bay Area Murders to Las Vegas Slaying
Sheriff Lamb contends a connection exists between two Bay Area union killings and the Las Vegas shotgun death of Ralph Alsup. He notes the coincidences are too close and has two of his deputies in San Francisco since last week to investigate.
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Las Vegas
New York Life Insurance Co
Santa Barbara
Morton Goldstein
Palma Vista
Angelo J. Manzi
Silver Ave
Stanley A. Zur
C.S.A
Bay Area
Ralph Alsup
Sheriff Lamb
Lamb
San Francisco
Victory banquet marks Combined Jewish Appeal debut
A festive Las Vegas gathering last night drew a diverse crowd for the first victory banquet of the Combined Jewish Appeal. Hosts Mario and the Sands team organized the event with their usual excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario
the Sands
Dual Grand Juries In Session At Once
A remark suggests the improbable possibility of two grand juries meeting concurrently. The note frames the scenario as a hypothetical to provoke intrigue about legal proceedings.
Stiff Competition Seeks Legal Eagle in Las Vegas Fight
A Las Vegas search targets a top attorney to file against Attorney General Harvey Dickinson in a high profile legal challenge. The case centers on challenging state actions and potential constitutional concerns, drawing regional attention from law firms and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Eagle
Harvey Dickerson
Thought for Today Wisdom Is Knowing What to Do Next
A brief aphorism notes that wisdom lies in choosing the next action to take. It emphasizes practical judgment over broad theory and invites reflection on prudent steps ahead.
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Syd Wyman
Bob Rice
Europe
Davey
Poration of America
RCA
First National Bank
Appelate
Nevada Test Site
Ralph Leigen
Albert D_ Viller
Seigen
Clifford Pitts
James Cavalieri
Tom Harless
Gene Lambert
Dayton Barney
Teamsters Eye
Vegas Briefs
Ron Biller
Denny’s
Biller
Gary W. Combs
Witt Combs
Indian Springs
Delta of Texas
Beta Gamma Sigma
National Business School
Baylor University
Hankomer School of Business
Texas
Robert Reilly
Prudential Insurance Co
Daryl ‘Whitey’ Sprague
New York University
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Dale
Desert Inn Rd
Bonanza
Civil Aeronautics Board
Belle Falls
Joe Tabet
Richard
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