Shipping error may lead to prosecution for Vegas firm
FBI seized two roulette wheels four layouts from Christy and Jones Inc after cartons were mislabeled in a shipment from McCarran Field to the Dominican Republic. Owner Bill Christy said the error was honest and records were provided, while U.S. Attorney Robert Linnell indicated civil and criminal cases are possible with a decision expected later in the week.
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McCarran Field
Miami
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Ileno
San Adres Island
Dominican Republic
Christy and Jones Inc
S. Highland Ave
FBI
Bill Christy
Rrm
Christy
U.S
Robert Linnell
Linnell
Von Tobel Close at Chamber
The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce holds a noon general membership meeting at the Elk’s Club with a reappointment topic. George Von Tobel and Mel Close Jr will present opposing views on reapportionment moderated by Dr Scott Edwards. A prior Retail Merchants Bureau session will hear Dr Otto Ravenholt on the health ordinance outlook.
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North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Elk’s Club
George von Tobel
U.S. Congress
Mel Close, Jr
Assembly Dist. 2
Scott Edwards
University of Nevada
Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber
Otto Ravenholt
Clark County
Spelling error sparks ballot confusion in Clark County race
Clark County voters were alerted by County Clerk Helen Reed to a misprint on James Brennan name on over 80 000 sample ballots and 300 machines with the misspelling Brennen. Brennan consented to the error due to printing costs.
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Justice of the Peace
Clark County
Helen Scott Reed
Tule Springs Purchase Tied to Budget Transfer
The SUN notes Tule Springs funding came from a $250,000 transfer from the Las Vegas public works street division to the parks department. Future payments of $100,000 plus interest will appear in city budgets. The transfer occurred after a public hearing with no public speakers.
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Parks Department
Tule Springs
Justice Douglas to Speak at Bonds for Israel Dinner
U S Supreme Court Justice William Douglas will address a Bonds for Israel dinner at the Sahara Hotel. The event marks Israel’s 16th anniversary as an independent nation with Gov. Grant Sawyer as honorary chairman. Co chairs include Judge David Zenoff and Hank Greenspun.
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William ©. Douglas
Bonds For Israel
Sahara Hotel
Middle East
Israel
Grant Sawyer
Sawyer
David Zenoff
Hank Greenspun
Growers Convene In Vegas For 39th Annual Meeting
Western Growers Association opens its 39th annual three day session at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas with a record turnout of over 1,500 industry leaders from the United States and Canada. The program centers on labor saving automation and field methods from seed to salad bowl.
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Las Vegas Press Club
Ruth Berg
Theater Guild of Las Vegas
Las Vegas High School
Neil Higdon
Stewart Ave
Tion
Riviera Hotel
United States
Canada
Old Coin Show at Sahara Las Vegas
The Numismatic Society hosts its second annual coin show at Hotel Sahara Las Vegas in north and south convention rooms. General chairman Carl Taylor, deputy project manager at Reynolds Electric, says exhibits from across the United States include items over 100 years old, with free public admission and trophies. Highlights include a rare 1913 Liberty Head nickel valued at 50,000 dollars and a complete Carson City Mint gold coin set. Exhibits open Friday morning to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Grant Sawyer
Las Vegas
Stardust
Flamingo
Sawyer
United Fund
Carson City
Carl Taylor
Reynolds Electric and Engineering Co
Nevada Test Site
Taylor
United States
J. W. McDermott
Milwaukee
Wisc
Nixon shows relaxed humor at Las Vegas speech for Goldwater
Former vice president Richard Nixon appeared jovial at a Las Vegas press event and a Goldwater campaign speech. He joked about New York and Virginia representation, commented on women in politics, and recalled Illinois and Missouri polling issues in 1960.
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Las Vegas
Barry Goldwater
Nevada
Nixon
Robert Kennedy
New York
Pierre Salinger
California
Kennedy
Salinger
Virginia
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Chicago
Illinois
St. Louis
Missouri
Bobby
Ken Keating
Three Seek Election to Las Vegas Valley Water District Seats
Three candidates announce bids for the Las Vegas Valley Water District board. Incumbent Arthur Espinoza seeks re election to represent the eastern Las Vegas area and Henderson. Clifford E Roop, a Las Vegas CPA, seeks reelection in District 3. Barney D Zigtema, retired businessman, seeks reelection from District 4 in the southeast area.
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Nevada Assembly
Arthur Espinoza
Las
Bank of Las Vegas
Henderson Planning Commission
Clifford E. Roop
Las Vegas
Nevada
Barney D. Zigtema
Dist. 4
Dis
Centennial Parade Nevada News 100 Years Ago
The Carson City Independent notes old residents expect a wet early winter as wild geese migrate south. They quote elders predicting tough weather, while pessimism prevails about Nevada winters in general. The Star in Our Crown adds none have ever liked Nevada winters.
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Carson City Independent
Washoe
Piutes
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