Transcontinental link eyed by River Authority action
The Colorado River Commission approved studies for Eldorado Valley water supply and an underground water purchase plan up to 30 000 acres with interim land buy terms. It also backed an east west emergency communications link by AT T Pacific Bell and Bell Nevada, pending BLM approval and congressional action.
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Colorado River Commission
Eldorado Valley
Harry DeVenney
Commission
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
DeVinney
CRC
Pat Head
Stauffer Chemical Co
Pacific Engineering & Production Co
Freeway Delays Hinge on Plant Relocation
State right of way engineer Jim Wallace asked county commissioners to grant a zoning variance to Wells Cargo to move its asphalt plant on Warm Springs Road, blocking a six mile freeway from McCarran Field to Sahara Avenue. Officials warned the opening bids for the $5 million project may be delayed by roughly six weeks pending approval.
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McCarran Field
Sahara Avenue
Jim Wallace
Wells Cargo
Warm Springs Road
Wallace
Butcoun
Water District Accepts Bid For New Office
Las Vegas Valley Water District approved a low bid of 377,880 from N. J. Helgeson Construction Co for a new district office at 1209 S Commerce St. Three other local contractors bid higher. District also approved 88,500 for water meters and will fund construction from a 6 million bond issue, hoping to recoup costs by selling the current headquarters.
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Las Vegas Valley Water District
N. J. Helgeson Construction Co
S$ Commerce St
Water District
W. Bonanza Road
Right Turn on Red Legalized in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas City Commission adopted an ordinance to legalize right turns on red after a full stop and yielding to cross traffic, with enforcement starting after a second publication about 10 days hence. Intersections may allow the turn unless signs prohibit it, aligning local rules with broader traffic codes.
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Las Vegas
City Commission
Jury Weighs Murder Evidence in Hancock Johnson Case
A nine man six woman jury is set to begin deliberations in the murder trial of Gilbert Hancock a 38 year old former merchant seaman charged with fatally injuring his life long friend Livingston Johnson after a Christmas night fight over the defendant’s girlfriend. Johnson died after neck injuries thought to be from a heart condition cited by Dr James Y Clarke, though the defense claims a bee bee gun faced the victim in darkness. Judge David Zenoff will instruct the jurors before they retire.
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Gilbert Hancock
Livingston Johnson
Hancock
Tad Porter
Johnson
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
James Y. Clarke
David Zenoff
Dep. Dist
Atty
William Freedman
Harrah's plans 23 story resort in Stateline
Harrah's Club filed plans for a 23 story hotel casino in Stateline adjacent to the Tahoe Harrah's Club complex. The $15 plan calls for 1600 capacity with convention facilities and seating, rising north of the current casino. Health department approval and a building permit are required before construction.
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Stateline
UPS
Harrah's Club
Douglas County
Nevada Department of Health
Richard Young
Health Department
Sanitary Engineering Division
Tahoe- Harrah's Club
Ex Patrolman Named State Vehicle Post Supervisor
Carson City Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. James L. Lambert of Elko, 38, an eight year veteran, is appointed Motor Carrier Field Supervisor. Director Louis P. Spitz announced Lambert will head the DMV Motor Carrier Division law enforcement section created by the 1963 Legislature.
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Carson City
Nevada
Highway Patrol
James L. Lambert
Elko
Department of Motor Vehicles
Louis P. Spitz
Lambert
DMV
Common Cold's Toll on Nevada Students Absent Days
The study by Schering Corporation cites Nevada at 52.6 absence days per pupil per year, ranking 47th nationally. Washington leads with 10.5 days missed and Utah at 11.2. Respiratory illnesses caused about two thirds of 1961-62 acute illness days, with elementary children experiencing more colds than adults.
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Nevada
Schering Corporation
National Education Association
L.S. Public Health Service
State Savings and Loan Offices Moving to Las Vegas
The Nevada Department of Commerce will move its main savings and loan division office to Las Vegas. Director Walter Wilson said a Reno deputy, Marvin Whaley, will run the Carson City branch. The move, pending location setup, follows a reorganization for efficiency as Las Vegas handles the bulk of savings and loan business. Nevada assets in Las Vegas totaled about $229 million last Dec 31 versus about $15 million in Reno.
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State Savings and Loan Division
Nevada Department of Comerce
Las Vegas
Walter Wilson
Marvin Whaley
Reno
Carson City
Wilson
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City
Richard Marksberry
Norlean
Lee Hellyer
Richard
Avalon Streets
Twin Lakes
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Sandstar
Dean Martin
Jack Entratter
New State Post
Common Cold
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