United seeks CAB approval to transfer Elko Ely service to Air West
United Air Lines asked the Civil Aeronautics Board to transfer authority to Air West for Elko and Ely service and to authorize Air West to provide nonstop Reno to Portland and Seattle routes and Reno to Salt Lake City and San Francisco. United plans to retire remaining propeller aircraft and cites Elko Ely runway limits and passenger traffic as insufficient for jets. Air West will serve Elko and Ely with F-27 turboprops.
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Chicago
API
United Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Elko
Ely
Air West
United Air Lines
CAB
Washington
Reno
Portland
Seattle
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
United
Gas Tax Revenue Up In Nevada For September
The Nevada Tax Commission reported $1.9 million in gasoline tax revenue for September, about $166,000 more than a year earlier. Revenue comes primarily from the six cent state tax plus a one penny optional tax in Clark, Nye and Washoe Counties. In the first three months of the fiscal year the tax has raised $5.4 million, funding highway construction.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Tax Commission
Clark
Nye
Washoe
Tax Commission
Seven Nevada surgeons inducted as new ACS members
In Atlantic City seven Nevada surgeons were inducted as new members of the American College of Surgeons. The honorees include Drs. John M. Edmiston Donald I. Mohler Tom N. Mullis John P. Sande Jr and John J. Stapleton Jr of Reno and Harold L. Feikes and James A. Gorman Jr of Las Vegas. The inductions signal completion of required education and training as surgical specialists.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Nevada
American College of Surgeons
John M. Edmiston
Donald I. Mohler
Tom N. Mullis
John P. Sande, Jr
John J. Stapleton
Reno
Harold L. Feikes
James A. Gorman
Escapees From Las Vegas Jail Elude in Nevada Mountains
Clark County sheriff's deputies and federal agents halted a search for three prisoners who escaped from the Las Vegas county jail. The trio, including Terry Lynn Conger, Ronald Richardson, and John Beattie, previously escaped and were at large in the Overton area. Conger, a three time killer, was linked to slaying three bank employees in Overton.
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ALAMO
UPI
Clark County
Here
Las Vegas
Overton
Terry Lynn Conger
Conger
Ronald Richardson
John Beattie
Richardson
Las Vegas approves zoning to permit recreation area on 36 acres
Las Vegas city commissioners approve a zoning change enabling a recreation complex with football and Little League baseball fields on 36 acres of Las Vegas Valley Water District property at Fremont Street and Algiers Road. A public hearing is set for 2 p.m. November 20 to hear Samuel Davis petition to vacate Arlo Avenue between Monterey and San Jose Avenues.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Valley Water District
Fremont Street
Algiers Road
Samuel Davis
Arlo Avenue
Monterey
San Jose
Shippers, Railroads Back Positive Industry Image
Thomas M. Goodfellow, president of the Association of American Railroads, praised the industry's shift from crisis management to a constructive stance. Speaking at the National Association of Shippers Advisory Boards meeting, he credited railroads and shippers for cooperation that addresses mutual problems and bolsters a dynamic, growing image.
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Association of American Railroads
AAR
Thomas M. Goodfellow
Goodfellow
National Association of Shippers Advisory Boards
Shippers
Nevada Rock and Sand wins I-15 safety project contract
The State Highway Board awarded an $824,331 contract to Nevada Rock and Sand Co. of Las Vegas for Clark County I-15 safety work. The project from two miles north of the state line to 1.4 miles north of the Henderson cutoff includes slope flattening signs moved 30 feet from lanes and guard rails extended. Breakaway sign supports will reduce injuries if struck.
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Carson City
UPI
State Highway Board
Nevada Rock and Sand Co
Las Vegas
Interstate 15
Clark County
Nevada Rock and Sand
Stateline
Henderson Cutoff
Tule Springs Park to Add 42500 Dollar Expansion Next Week
Public Works to begin a 42500 dollar park addition near the existing Tule Springs area. Work includes grass, trees, sprinklers and new volleyball, picnic, and parking zones on about five acres funded by Fair and Recreation funds.
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Tule Springs Park
Public Works Department
Fair and Recreation
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Circulation Details
The Las Vegas Sun announces its editorial leadership and staff roles with H M Greenspun as editor and publisher. It lists executives including Barbara Greenspun treasurer and Bryn Armstrong executive editor, plus managing editor Vince Anselmo and other department heads. It also notes national advertising representation and various press associations and subscription rates.
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Las Vegas Sun, Inc
S. Highland Ave
Las Vegas
Nevada
H. M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Ruthe Deskin
Barbara Greenspun
Haney Womack
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Jim Barrows
Tom Diskin
Gerry Appleby
Douglas Ritchie
John Cavaness
Congress
Ward Griffith Co
Chicago
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Continental
United States
Porter Charged With Slaying North Las Vegas Mother
Booker T. Payton, 46, a downtown hotel porter, appeared in Justice Court as his arraignment for the murder of Mary Lee Munerlyn, 41, was continued. Munerlyn was found fatally shot in her kitchen by her husband returning from work at their home on Helen Street.
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Las Las Vegas
Justice Court
Booker T. Payton
F” St
Mary Lee Munerlyn
Helen St
Wartman Tightens Juvenile Hall Security
Clark County Juvenile Facility will add nine gauge steel fencing after repeated escapes. Judge Alvin Wartman says the facility was built as temporary holding, overcrowding drives trouble, and staff shortages require more probation officers. He discusses Caliente Girls Training Center conditions and Lonnie Galt decision impact on juvenile rights and future proceedings.
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Clark County
Alvin Wart
Wartman
Boulder City
Clark County Mental Health Association
United Fund of
Breakfast Exchange Club of
Las Vegas
James Carmany
Health, Welfare & Education Department
Emi
Caliente Girrl
Zenoff
Caliente
JP Suspends Clerk After Narcotics Arrest
Justice of the Peace Joe Pawlickowski suspended a civil court clerk after her arrest on narcotics charges and discovery of an LSD factory at 1001 Jones Blvd. Diane Ellingham, 21, arrestee with two men, posted bail 3000 and faces Oct. 30 arraignment. Police later added Judith Brewer and Larry Allen Henry to the case, bringing total arrests to five. Officers seized eight reels of lewd motion pictures at Henry’s apartment. Brewer, the apartment’s original renter, is tied to the LSD operation as the factory’s outlet for Southern Nevada.
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Justice of the Peace
Joe Pawlikowski
Civil Division of Justice Court
Jones Blvd
Diane Ellingham
Justice Court
Robert Joslyn
Jones Boulevard
Gilbert Dart
California
Miss Ellingham
Judith Brewer
Larry Allen Henry
Henry
Palm Mothiany Bus Trip for Kathryn Kuhlman Services
Chartered bus leaves Las Vegas at 7 a m and returns 11 30 p m from Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles on Sunday Oct 20. Kathryn Kuhlman author of I Believe In Miracles travels from Pittsburgh monthly to speak to about 6500 people. Call Mee Scott at 737-2386 or 382-6586 for a seat. For space use contact 382-1340.
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Kathryn Kuhlman
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Kuhlman
Pittsburgh
Mee
Scott
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