Senator Bible seeks to end coin hoarding and melting
Senator Alan Bible proposes a bill to halt hoarding and speculation that create artificial coin shortages. The measure would criminalize melting coins and aims to preserve silver in coinage while ending general coin scarcity. A bank reportedly loaned speculators 1.1 million dollars secured by 34 tons of silver coins.
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Alan Bible
United States
Lyndon Johnson
U.S. Treasury
Bible
Nevada Democrat
City Budget Action Triggers Controversy Over Raises
City Commission approved a revised fiscal year budget raising pay by five percent for many employes. Officials say the increase was intended for civil service workers only, not appointive department heads, raising questions about authority and proper procedure. Mayor Gragson joined the vote after arrival, while others seek clarity on who authorized the hires.
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California
Grayson
Commission
Where I Stand on Bonanza Air Lines Monopoly Critique
A May article decries Bonanza Air Lines for monoploly and neglect of small Nevada communities. It argues the carrier realigned subsidies and routes to favor profitable hubs, leaving Hawthorne and Tonopah underserved while receiving state aid and growing profits.
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OAS Moves In As U S Withdraws From Santo Domingo
The United States plans to begin withdrawing about 1700 troops from Santo Domingo as Latin American contingents replace them. The OAS meets to name commanders for the inter American peacekeeping force. A Brazilian officer may lead with a U S officer as second in command. If approved, the OAS force could assume control this weekend.
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U.S
United Press International
Postmaster Advisory Urges Across the Board Rate Hikes
A UPI report notes a committee appointed by Postmaster General Gromouski recommends universal rate increases to curb the postal deficit. It calls for ending non profit and special rates, abolishing air mail, and shifting subsidies to Treasury funding, with higher first class priority charges. The panel seeks to wipe out the $762 million deficit projected for the year ending June 30.
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Grounhouski
Gromovski
Treasury
GOP Chiefs Criticize Nevada Economic Policy Over Bonanza Move
Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt and GOP Chairman George Abbott Kiday accuse the Democratic administration of neglecting local industries as Bonanza Airlines shifts from Las Vegas to Phoenix. The airline cites tax and facilities issues, prompting GOP leaders to lament lost business and urge focus on Nevada problems.
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Viet Nam govt crushes coup aide by Communists
Saigon reports a Friday coup attempt aimed at ousting Prime Minister Phan Huy Quat and his defense minister failed after authorities arrested more than 30 officers and civilians. Viet Cong involvement is cited, with continued U.S. air strikes against North Vietnam and sporadic Viet Cong attacks on U.S. personnel.
Nevada Beauty Contest Sets Miss Universe Hopefuls
Twenty three Nevada contestants will be screened Saturday to select Miss Nevada 1965 at the Hotel Tropicana. A six member panel will judge on beauty brains and talent, with singer Eddie Fisher crowning the winner.
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Weather sketch with winds and temperatures
Partly cloudy with scattered rain in the vicinity. Southwesterly winds 15 to 30 mph. Today's high near 85 and low around 65. Yesterday's high 87 and low 70. Noontime humidity about 18 percent. Fise 5 20 sunset 7.
Bible opposes federal repeal of right to work law
Senator Alan Bible of Nevada says he will not support Johnson's push to repeal federal authority over right to work laws, arguing repeal should occur at the state level. He favors free collective bargaining but believes states should decide on their own right to work statutes.
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UPI
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Walter Baring
Clark Solon Criticizes Special Session Call
Clark County delegation leader Bunker blasts Gov Sawyer for ordering a special session two days before a federal reapportionment suit hearing. He says it wastes money and that the regular session had time. The 74 day session saw AB1 defeat and Clark County would gain seven senators if passed.
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Grant Sawyer
United Press International
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Elko
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Lloyd Lamb
D-Lincoln
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Ex-Aide to Sawyer Charged in Slaying
Alan B. Abel former Nevada State Young Democrats president and onetime aide to Gov Grant Sawyer was charged in Guadalajara Mexico with the murder of his wife Maria Luisa Garcia Abel An autopsy cited possible barbiturate overdose and heat Abel's sister in law Socorro Garcia was also charged Abel had worked on Saw yer's 1958 campaign and for a Reno modelling agency and accounting practice
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Car Crash Claims Life Of Dunes Hotel Dealer
A 30 year old dealer at the Dunes Hotel died after a Friday morning crash. Charles Ennis West of 5401 Longridge was rushed to Southern Nevada Hospital after his 1954 vehicle skidded on Lindell Street at West Oakey Boulevard and struck a Silver States Disposal Service truck driven by 42 year old Orrel Melvin Topham of 4908 F. Van Buren. West died about an hour after the 8 am collision. Nevada Highway Patrol Officer Kay DeNeal reported the northbound car spun and broadside the garbage truck.
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