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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1966

Page

3

Legion Fences Off VFW Charge on Nevada School Loyalties

Legion leaders defend Clark County and Nevada Southern University teachers against VFW claims of disloyalty. Jack Hig g ons of the Americanism committee says few teachers are agitators and condemns wholesale attacks, urging public review and confidence in local authorities.

The American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Nevada VFW Jack Higgons Legion Americanism Committee Higgons Clark County NSU

Funeral for Marshall Marks III Held After Accidental Shooting

Funeral services are set for Marshall Marks III at Palm Chapel with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. The 14 year old was killed Tuesday night when a 17 year old allegedly accidently discharged a 32 caliber pistol after Marks asked to examine it. Investigators say the gun was stolen and another youth faces possession charges while the thief remains at large.

Marshall Marks III H St Palm Chapel Woodlawn Cemetery Marks Memorial Hospital

Reno Cops Suspended In Mishap

Three Reno police officers faced suspensions as a formal probe began into a May 14 hit and run incident. Police Chief Elmer Brisco said Ray Helm, 32, faced dismissal while Tom McNally, 32, and James Darnell, 28, were suspended as investigators confirmed the car belonged to McNally and that Helm drove with Darnell present.

Reno Elmer Brisco Ray Helm Tom McNally James Darnell Briscoe McNally Helm Darnell

Drought Debates End As Water Sale Decision Near

Citizens in Meikle Manor and Trailer Estates press for PSC action on selling Suburban Water to Fort Las Vegas. The hearing, started last September, faced opposition over annexation fears and bond approvals. Desert Water Company efforts failed, bonds blocked, and county officials proposed Las Vegas district option. NSW City Manager Lynch predicts an eight hour shift could finish service if sale proceeds.

Meikle Manor Public Service Commission Suburban Water Company Fort Las Vegas North Las Vegas James “Sailor” Ryan The Desert Water Company Bond Commission Ryan Atty John Porter Las Vegas Nsw Clay Lynch

Teamsters Seize Lake Mead Resort Property

The Central States pension fund reclaimed Echo Bay Resort on federal land 17 miles south of Overton, noting a $1 050 000 note default by Frederick E Kallof. Auction set for 2 p m Tuesday May 31 at 308 Fremont St. Coulthard said power line installation and Interior approval are needed for a new concessioner.

Echo Bay The Teamsters Pension Fund Pension Fund Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund Frederick E. Kallof Overton Lake Mead Coulthard Fremont St Voce Teamsters Department of Interior

Paradise Palms Homes on the Auction Block

Thirty eight home lots in Paradise Palms subdivision go on the auction block at 10 a.m. June 9 at 304 E Carson. The foreclosure action was brought by First Title Insurance Co. trustee for First Western Savings & Loan Association to collect the balance due on a 1457500 dollar note obtained by Eastern Enterprises Inc. The subdivision lies across Desert Inn Road from Stardust Country Club and east of Sunrise Hospital. Property records show Eastern bought the property in October 1963 from Feradal Inc. Officers in Eastern include Ralph Kushner and Charles K Mason.

Paradise Palms E. Carson First Title Insurance Co First Western Savings & Loan Association Eastern Enterprises, Inc Desert Inn Road Stardust Country Club Sunrise Hospital Eastern Merv Adelson Feradal, Inc Ralph Kushner Charles K. Mason County Recorder’s Office

Cab driver escapes holdup as robber flees

Union Cab driver Harvey Charyn fled from a gunman at 214 West Baltimore Street after the robber, who had boarded at a bus stop in front of the Stardust Hotel around 12 15 a m, demanded money. The suspect drove the cab three blocks and abandoned it without paying the fare.

Union Harvey Charyn Baltimore Charyn McDonald St Las Vegas Baltimore Street

Installation By Jaycees In Henderson At Eldorado Club

Bucky Faulkner newly elected Henderson Jaycees president will be installed at 8 30 p m at the Eldorado Club. Also to be installed are Phil Delillo vice president Dave Weir secretary Paul Robinson treasurer Jerry Franklin local director and Dennis Rosch state director Nash Sena retiring president serves on the Board of Directors. The Jaycees invite young men ages 21 to 35 to attend meetings the first and third Wednesday each month at the Eldorado Club.

Henderson Bucky Faulkner Henderson Jaycees Eldorado Club Faulkner Phil Delillo Dave Weir Paul Robinson Jerry Franklin Dennis Rosch Nash Sena Jaycees

Southwest Gas seeks PSC approval for Fort Mohave area gas service

Southwest Gas Corporation asks the Public Service Commission to authorize natural gas service in the Fort Mohave area and within a mile of the main transmission pipelines from the Colorado River to near Henderson. The development plans include residences resorts and services for 7000 to 10000 people with a large electric plant nearby. The Township of Searchlight along the line could also be served.

Southwest Gas Corporation Public Service Commission Fort Mohave Colorado River Henderson Davis Dam Searchlight

Las Vegas Sun masthead and staff list from Las Vegas Nevada edition

The Las Vegas Sun announces masthead details with editors and staff roles including SUN H. M. Greenspun editor and publisher and list of department heads. It notes ownership, offices at 900 South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada and memberships with press associations.

H. M. Greenspun The Las Vegas Sun, Inc South Commerce Street Las Vegas Nevada Ruthe Deskin Bryn Armstrong Vince Anselmo Dave Bradley Gerry Appleby Jack Davenport William Sherwood Burt Bay Haney Womack H. J. Greenspun Ray Germain Barbara Green Congress Ward-Griffith Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Newspaper Publishers Association California Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulation

Director Selection Expected for Las Vegas High School

John Paul, principal of Las Vegas High School, is expected to be named director of schools by the Clark County School District board tonight. He has 38 years old, with a 1966 July 1 effective date if approved, and a salary of 16165 annually. Paul has served in multiple district roles since 1953 and holds bachelor and master's degrees from Arizona State University. He was chosen over eight internal candidates and is married with one child.

John Paul Las Vegas High School Clark County Paul Arizona State University Nevada Southern University

Boat Haul At Lake Mead Marina Stolen Instruments

Sheriff's deputies blame juvenile auto fanciers for stealing several thousand dollars worth of instruments from 28 boats at Lake Mead Marina. Thieves targets tachometers ammeters depth finder heads and ignition locks while neglecting fishing tackle and other gear. The thefts occurred in the B complex where poor lighting and a dark moon aided the pilferers. Harbor master Ding Dandy notified the sheriff's office.

Sheriff's Lake Mead Marina Ray Gubser Marina Gubser Sheriff's Office Ding Dandy

Birds Halt Work on England Car Park Project

HOLBEACH England work on a new car park is paused until three baby birds in a hedge on the site can fly. The delay affects construction plans as officials safeguard the nesting birds. Local authorities say the work will resume once the birds have fledged.

Holbeach England UPI

Car Fancier Seeks Trial Over Junk Yard Charge

Jerry Green asked Municipal Court for a trial on charges he kept a junk yard at 4898 E Monroe. City inspectors say 20 to 30 cars were present over 13 months, now about six. Judge Walter Richards noted past noncooperation. trial set for July 8. Green says his hobby is fixing old cars.

Jerry Green E. Monroe Green Walter Richards David Abbatangelo Joe Pawlikowski Richards

Dropout Sought After Colorado State Narcotics Crackdown

Stephen Swanson, 21, from Las Vegas and a CSU dropout, is among two former CSU students wanted on narcotics warrants. Las Vegas officers were aware but Swanson reportedly did not appear here. The crackdown involved five students and police seized 80 marijuana plants and a coffee can of marijuana at a Fort Collins home. Detlev Gempf, Christopher Hayworth, Donna Darnell, Melvin Bornstein, and Jack Wanger are among those arrested or sought.

Stephen Swanson Las Vegas Colorado State University Swanson CSU Fort Collins Colorado University OSU Ernest Miranda Detlev Gempf Clifton N. J Christopher Hayworth Sherman Oaks Calif Donna Darnell Lakewood Colo Melvin Bornstein New York Jack Wanger Denver

Judge dismisses injunction against city license inspectors

District Judge John Sexton yesterday dismissed injunctive proceedings against city license inspectors. They had threatened to halt an auction set for May 15 by Freddie S. Whiteman's Allied Credit Bureau for Handy Andy, Inc. creditors. Whiteman had obtained a temporary injunction May 13 to stop city interference.

John Sexton Freddie S. Whiteman Handy Andy, Inc Whiteman

Noted Actor to Address AA Intergroup Meeting

A film and television personality known for portraying a drunk will speak at the Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup meeting on May 29 at 7 30 p m in city hall commission chambers. Jim H a former problem drinker, found sobriety through AA. The public may attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous City Hall Commission Chambers Jim H The Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous

Gift Campaign Sees Strong Support for Jewish Charities

Las Vegas Combined Jewish Appeal reports a successful kickoff and victory dinner at the Sands Hotel. The drive supports United Jewish Appeal, American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, and Las Vegas Jewish Community Center with leaders Jerry Mack and Al Benedict praising community backing and urging ongoing gifts. Notable attendees included Danny Thomas, David Schoenbrun, and Dr. Max Nussbaum, with a board featuring Aaron Gold and Hank Greenspun among others.

Sands Hotel Las Vegas United Fund United Jewish Appeal American Jewish Committee Anti-Defamation League Mack al Benedict Danny Thomas David Schoenbrun Max Nussbaum Temple Israel Hollywood Calif Jewish Appeal Rabbi Aaron Gold Stan Irwin Harry Wallerstein Ed Levinson Lloyd Katz al Goot Max Goot Irwin Molasky Jack Entratter Hank Greenspun

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