Optometrist to Represent Nevada Society at California Conference
Dr. Peter Veves will represent the Nevada Optometric Society at the California Optometric Association's Contact Lens Conference May 21 23 in Fresno California. Papers will discuss contact lens developments and a panel includes Dr. William Baldwin and Gordon Duffy. Exhibits will showcase the latest technical developments in the field.
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Peter Veves
Nevada Optometric Society
California Optometric Association
del Webb
Fresno
Calif
William Baldwin
College of Optometry
Pacific University
Gordon Duffy
California State Assembly
Nevada Drivers Test Televised On CBS Network
The Nevada Safety Council announced the second annual National Drivers Test to be aired on KLAS-TV at 10 p.m. Tuesday. Test copies, sponsored by Shell Oil Company and the National Safety Council, are available at 212 Las Vegas Blvd Suite 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Tuesday with limited supplies remaining.
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Nevada Safety Council
Klas-Tv
Shell Oil Company
The
National Safety Council
CBS Television
Nevada Council
Las Vegas Blvd
Suite 11
Safety Council
Nevada
McCown Booked After Car Crash With Drunk Driving Charge
George McCown, 21, treated for minor cuts after allegedly ramming his British sports car into the rear of a station wagon stopped for a red light at Laurie and Rancho. The other driver Lyle Nelson, 3948 Pennwood, was not injured. Both cars severely damaged.
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George McCown
Laurie and Rancho
Lyle Nelson
Pennwood
McCown
Desert Lane
Elementary Guidance Program May Expand in Clark County
Ernest T. Hallberg coordinator says the experimental guidance program, currently serving 800 pupils in Clark County elementary schools, could expand to two or three more schools. The plan is discussed in the May-June Grade Teacher issue as part of clarifying the role of elementary counselors.
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Ernest T. Hallberg
Clark County
Hallberg
Donna Wilson
Saharan earns photography award and Nebraska Day set in Las Vegas
The Saharan wins an Intermountain Association prize for outstanding photography at a Salt Lake City meeting. Mayor Grayson proclaims June 5 Nebraska Day in Las Vegas as Nebraska natives celebrate their Centennial Year at Paradise Park.
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Hotel
Sahara
The
Intermountain Association of Industrial Editors
Salt Lake City
Oran Grayson
Las Vegas
Paradise Park
Nebraska Society of Nevada
Veteran Nevada deputy Moran dies at 53
Hugh Michael Moran a 20 year Nevadan and former Clark and Nye counties deputy sheriff died from a heart attack while working as a slot machine mechanic at the Silver Nugget casino. He collapsed at 8 40 p m while assisting another employee and had a known heart condition. Moran survived by wife Helen and three children.
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Hugh Michael Moran
Clark
Nye
Moran
Silver Nugget
Harvey Schnitzer
Schnitzer
Alcoa St
Las Vegas
Helen
Nevada Assembly approves funds for Sparks mental hospital security
The Nevada assembly unanimously passed AB-10 to provide 97 400 for upgrading security facilities at the state mental hospital in Sparks amid recent escapes. The bill advances to the senate as the facility faces criticism from Republican leaders and a Washoe County grand jury probe.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Assembly
State Mental Hospital
Sparks
Senate
Dist
Atty
William Baggio
Reno
Washoe County
Assembly
University of
Reinstatement Ordered for El Cortez Dealers
The NLRB ordered Las Vegas El Cortez to reinstate five dealers with back wages and interest through late June 1964. It found anti union hostility and coercion linked to Tom Hanley's Culinary Union drive, including alleged pressure and surveillance by shift boss Musso and others.
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Exber, Incorporated
Cortez
National Labor Relations Board
Las Vegas
American Federation of Casino & Gaming
el Cortez
Tom Hanley
William Cox
Louis Cantalamessa
Rupert Jones
David Conner
David F Waggoner
Maurice S. Bush
Thomas Musso
Musso
Cantalamessa
Albert Faccinto
Casino
Culinary Union
Golden Nugget
Hanley
NLRB
Waggoner
Jones
Conner
Donald Dobson
Where Not to Drive More Street Repairs
Five city streets face construction next week requiring detours and caution. Bonanza Road will be restricted from H Street to Highland Drive while A-1 Paving installs a sewer line on the south side. Eastern Avenue closes St. Louis to Sahara for three hours Tuesday. similar all week on St. Louis Burnham to Eastern. Stewart Avenue travel restricted 8th to Bruce Streets as widening occurs on the north side. Pinto Lane restricted Campbell to Rancho Road for a special assessment district project. Wells Cargo handles the bond issue program.
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Richard P
Bonanza Road
Stewart Avenue
8Th
Bruce Streets
Stewart
Pinto Lane
Campbell
Rancho Road
Bonanza Suspends Apple Valley Service
The Civil Aeronautics Board allowed Bonanza Air Lines to suspend Apple Valley California service until the airport is suitable for its planes. Bonanza last flew to Apple Valley in 1965 after runway issues. the CAB cited FAA advice against the airport for Bonanza’s airliners and did not address claims the carrier may drop the route.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Bonanza Air Lines
Apple Valley
Calif
Bonanza
George Air Force Base
San Bernardino
Silver Jubilee Set for Father Toomey in Las Vegas
A 25th anniversary celebration for Father Patrick J. Toomey C.S.V. will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Sands Hotel Grand Ballroom. More than 500 guests from diverse backgrounds are expected to attend the event, hosted by St. Viator's parish.
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Patrick J. Toomey
C.S.V
Sands Hotel Grand Ballroom
St. Viator’s
Father Toomey
Butte
Montana
St. Ga
DePaul University
Chicago
Burnt College
Lake Forest
Ill
Guam
Japan
Formosa
Philippine Islands
West Africa
Chile
Peru
Columbia
St. Viator’s Parish
Las Vegas
East Charleston
Guardian Angel Shrine
Flamingo Road
Eastern Avenue
St. Viator’s Catholic Church
Patrick Toomey
Sands Hotel
Flamingo
SUN Editor To Address Lions Club
The North Las Vegas Lions Club meets at noon May 24 at the Silver Nugget in North Las Vegas. Guest speaker is Bryn Armstrong executive editor of the Las Vegas Sun discussing Nevada politics. Armstrong Nevada native Las Vegas High School graduate longtime Sun editor and former Reno Gazette reporter.
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North Las Vegas
Reno Evening Gazette
the Gazette
Playmate Jo Collins Featured at Mint Hotel Helldorado Events
Playmate of the Year Jo Collins of Playboy Magazine will join Helldorado activities through Sunday. She will appear in western parades rodeo marches and other Helldorado functions sponsored by the Mint Hotel.
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Jo Collins
Playboy Magazine
Mint Hotel
Mowbray To Speak At VFW Post 10047 Banquet
Dist. Judge John Mowbray will speak at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10047 installation banquet at the Silver Nugget tonight. The event installs the post's 11th commander Howard Decker and the auxiliary's 10th president Irene Ackerman, with Ed Francis and Sylvia Phillins officiating. Special community service awards will be presented in North Las Vegas and Clark County.
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John Mowbray
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ed Francis
Sylvia Phillins
Howard Decker
Irene Ackerman
Las Vegas
Clark County
City Eyes Looser Tow Contract Rules and June Award
City plans to relax towing contract rules for wrecked and impounded cars as the two year award date shifts from April to June. Changes would keep a 700 car minimum lot and 24 hour attendant while exploring satellite lots near police offices to reduce search time for owners.
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Bill Foster
Police Department
Nellis Afb
Desert Inn
Rex Ewing
Foster
Phil Mirabelli
Grant Stewart
People
Ewing
Bill Adams
Vic Havas
Commission
Nevada panel seeks stiffer penalties and parole reform
A blue ribbon committee of the Nevada legislative commission backs higher maximum sentences and removal of minimum terms. The plan allows release after one fourth of the maximum term, replacing the former one third rule, with judges gaining more sentencing flexibility. Chief Justice Thompson and Parole Chief Reed argued for the one fourth rule, noting Nevada’s maximum is higher than the national average.
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Carson City
UPI
The
Legislative Commission
Gordon Thompson
George Reed
Reed
Nevada
Searchlight Adopts New Water Rates After Board Dispute
The unincorporated mining town of Searchlight sets new water charges. The minimum rises from 2 to 5 dollars for 1000 cubic feet. Residents pay a quarter cent per gallon over the minimum while businesses pay 1 cent. The town board backs a one year trial with hopes to spur water use for desert property beautification.
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Searchlight
Board of County Commissioners
Searchlight Town Board
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Clarence Kellar
Paul Laxalt
First Methodist Church
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Rocco Paravia
Apple Valley Service
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Quigley Preparatory Seminary
St. Viator College
Bourbonnais
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C
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Samuel Cardinal Stritch
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Iowa
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Lions Club
Mowbray
Mel Close
Committee On
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