Good Samaritans Help Motel Water Fire Hydrant Use
North Las Vegas city worker allowed a motel to use a fire hydrant to fill its pool for visiting Air Force officers. The city council voted to charge the motel $5.50 for the water. The piece notes Sunday sports car gymkhana scenes near the Convention Center and requests more Sunday soccer coverage for the Tight Little Island, comparing English fans to Dodgers and Giants fans.
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Las Vegas
Air Force
Little Island
Dodgers
Giants
Lake Mead Visit Reveals Low Water and Old Memories
A Las Vegas reader recalls Lake Mead’s low water and altered shoreline while noting the familiar charm remains. The piece shifts to a family car discussion and Bank of Las Vegas loan services as examples of everyday life and local commerce.
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Bank of Las Vegas
North Las Vegas Council Rejects Bar Employee Gender Rule
North Las Vegas City Council rejected a request from the 101 Club to strike part of a liquor license ordinance prohibiting female bartenders unless the woman holds a substantial ownership. Attorney Morton Galane argued the provision discriminates against women and shields male jobs, citing Civil Rights Act themes, while City Attorney Bill Barker said the rule does not violate constitutions. The club plans to pursue court action.
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Las Vegas
Morton Galane
101 Club
Las Vegas Blvd
Galane
NLW
Bill Barker
Florida
Barker
Council
United States
Too Late to Classify CL 7-PERSONALS FEET HURT style and comfort
Classified column fragment lists Foster's Shoes at 119 No 3rd St and SPROUL residence with two bedrooms and baths, plus multiple housing and rental items. Mentions Frontier Realty listing Francisco Park homes near schools, various furnished and unfurnished apartments and houses, autos, and miscellaneous items with contact numbers.
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Foster's Shoes
No. 3Rd St
Investigation of Death Faces Inquest Obstacle in Las Vegas
Elder said no inquest would be scheduled unless witnesses stay silent and forced into an inquest to decide if Miss Pike or Harp drove at the time of the accident. Survivors include Miss Pike’s parents Mr and Mrs Derwood Pike a brother Eugene and five sisters Margaret Ann Elizabeth Jane Patricia Ann Rebecca Jean and Barbara Joan Dessainte all of Las Vegas. Palm Mortuary to handle funeral arrangements. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at St Anne's Catholic Church. Mass Wednesday at 9 p.m. Burial in Palm Mausoleum.
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Elder
Pike
Harp
Miss Pike
Outlying Communities Consider Secession
Boulder City residents packed the council chamber as Dr. James B. French convened a meeting to explore secession from Clark County and forming a new subdivision. Supporters from Searchlight Nelson Jean and Goodsprings urged action to prevent Las Vegas from absorbing surrounding tax dollars and to beat the June 21 reapportionment session. Citizens planned a Friday town meeting to decide on circulating petitions to urge Governor Sawyer to place secession on the agenda.
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James B. French
Boulder City
Searchlight
Nelson
Clark County
Jean
Goodsprings
French
Las Vegas
Nevada
Grant Sawyer
County Jail Break Foiled
Three prisoners escaped Clark County jail Monday night but were recaptured within 30 minutes. Deputies said two were arrested as they tried to flee the courthouse while the third surrendered to officers about 20 minutes after the 9 50 p.m. escape.
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Clark County
Double Tragedy for Pensioner in Stewart Point
Walter Guy, 74, rushed his wife Eva to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Monday where she died shortly after admission. Hours later, Guy’s home on Lot 35 Stewart Point burned to ashes. Overton Volunteer Fire Department found the property lost and deputies sought Guy in Las Vegas as plans for his wife’s funeral proceeded.
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Stewart Pointman
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Clark County
Sheriff's Office
Walter Guy
Eva
SNMH
Lot 35
Stewart Point
Overton
Lake Mead
Cleo Whitney
Guy
Whitney
Las Vegas
Teamsters Plan Hospital Expansion in Las Vegas
The Teamsters outline a future hospital with 100 additional beds, parking for 250 cars, and a full cafeteria. They seek the Clark County Medical Association to help appoint resident medical staff and establish medical standards. Ground plans have already received Las Vegas Planning Commission approval.
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Teamsters
Clark County Medical Association
Carter
Las Vegas
Snow depths mount at Mt Charleston as drifts form
Weather officials report late season snow in the Mt Charleston high country with four inch depths and deeper drifts over the weekend and into Monday. Angel’s Peak radar confirms the measurements while roads are clear but hazardous. Nevada Power reports no major outages attributable to the weather.
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Bureau
Mt. Charleston
U.S. Air Force
Angel's Peak
Nate Mack Still Hospitalized In Los Angeles Details
Nathan Mack a 74 year old Las Vegas financier remained in serious guarded condition Monday at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles family vigil at bedside described by a hospital spokesman He had visited Los Angeles earlier Friday and returned to his residence when the attack occurred
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Nathan Mack
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
The Publisher and the Man Who Gave Up Stock
Nate faced pressure from friends named in a reconstruction of a publisher’s stance on printing news. He insisted a newspaper must report without fear or favor, even if it cost him influence. He returned stock to avoid harming anyone, urging a few enemies to uphold journalistic integrity.
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Nate
Nate Mack
Seek Name Of Woman Fatality In Strip Crash
The coroner to identify a woman killed in a Strip auto crash from her car registration if the vehicle is found. Sweeney left of way, Hrushowy cited for reckless driving. Victim described as 25 to 30, 130 pounds, 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 5 in, black hair with a reddish tint. Any knowledge urged to contact the coroner at 385 2322.
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Doug Moody
Sweeney
Hrushowy
Harvey Schnitzer
Coroner's Office
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