Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 9

RENO EVENING GAZETTE i PHONE 3-3161 RENO, NEVADA, FRIDAY, JULY 1953 PAGE NINE ft I if 7 c- Coast Gamblers Ask Strip License Control of Casa Blanca Hotel Shift Asked From Commission Control of shares in the proposed Casa Blanca Hotel a $3,500,000 luxury resort enterprise on the Las Vegas 'Strip' will swing- from Miami Beach, to Beverly Hills, if the latest application for gaming licenses is approved by the Nevada Tax Commission. An amended list of percentage holders has been submitted to the tax commission for consideration. The partnership list includes David and Myer Gensburg, r-- i it retired real estate investors, 17 A -J I "ARRESTED" IN RENO THURSDAY because they were attired in Army uniforms, rather than typical Western garb were three members of the Army Field Band. Left to right, they are. Sergeants Richard Pike of Washington, D.

Arthur Maki of Hibbim, and Buefo Simmons of Salt Lake City. The band was here in Reno this week to present a concert at Wlngfield park. A large crowd attended the concert Thursday evening. (Photo by Christensen) $22,500 Award 4 4 fiv addigrfiWrifi'trtaiii 1 iiiisiiisifttiiii i ni MiMt YiriT-! -n Jri" i I XIIDINQ IN TODAY'S RODEO PARADE was Miss Sonya Simpson of Wellington, recently selected "sweetheart" of the 1953 Pioneer days celebration to be held in Ogden, Utah, July 21-25. Miss Simpson, 17-year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Simpson of Wellington, won from a field of five finalists from Idaho, Utah and Nevada. Contestants were rated a maximum of 40 points on scholarship, 30 points for personality, and 30 points, horsemanship. As "sweetheart," Miss Simpson will receive a two-year scholarship to Weber Junior college in Ogden. A graduate of the Smith Valley high school last month.

Miss Simpson has spent much of her spare time assisting her father with cattle drives and round-ups on the Simpsons Desert Creek ranch. (Mack photo) Queen of Rodeo Crowned, 18th Event Launched (Continued from Page One) Robert Fairweather. Then came more flags, borne by Felician Chappellet, Carolyn Chappelle, Peggy Dubold, and Mary Lee Metsker. Ilarri Frost headed section one with the Nevada state flag while Mickey Wallace, junior rodeo queen was the bearer of the governor's flag. Mayors of Reno and Sparks.

Francis R. Smith and Seth V. Burgess, were next in line and then came Marilyn Klep-pe with the rodeo queen's flag, followed by Miss Cordes and the 1953 princesses. OTHER QUEENS Here from Fallon was the 1953 rodeo queen Waynette Mills, flanked by Jackie Williams and Linda Bergin, while Nevada's contribution to the Ogden Pioneer Day's celebration, Queen Sonya Simpson, was on hand from Smith Valley. She was accompanied by Naomi Lyfle, queen of the Las Vegas Hell-dorado.

Glenda Bankofier carried the Reno Rodeo Association flag and was followed by Ray Peterson, president of the Reno group and of the International Rodeo He was accompanied by his granddaughter, Karen, and was followed by state and federal officials Reno's cowboy-geared municipal band led section two followed by the Civil Air Patrol float carrying "Miss Nevada 1953," Miss Jeannine McColl of Las Vegas. Also, featured in this section was Miss Beverly Griggs, "Miss Reno 1953." Then came mounted riders by the dozens. They included the Sacramento sheriff's posse, smartly dressed and drilled; individuals contesting for prizes offered for the silver mounted entries, the George Manhart American Legion post band from Sacramento, Santa Clara county sheriffs posse, Junior Washoe Horsemen, Nevada White Hats, Nevada State Rangers, Sage Riders, Wyethia Club of Truckee, the Nevada Admission Day float from Carson, and many others. Bringing up the rear was the usual contingent of Indians from Nixon, followed by the street sweeper. Beverly Hills; R.

IL Bailey, president of the Bailey Construction New York City; Arthur (Harpo) Marx, a member of the Marx Brothers team, and Gummo Marx, the entertainers' representative; Jack Goldman and Murray Saul, Miami Beach hotelmen, and Harry Robbins, real estate investor of Beverly Hills. LAST OF FIVE Goldman and Saul are the only remnants of the five men who originally sought licenses to operate the proposed luxury hotel. The other original applicants. Lewis B. (Doc) Merman, who said he was a motion picture producer and lived in Beverly Hills; Julius Gaines, Miami Beach construction company president; and Dr.

Irving Lester Alberts, a Florida physician, have been eliminated from the application. The latter three were dropped after the tax commission questioned them closely concerning their association with a man identified as Charles Tourine, alias Charles White, a Florida man with what the commission said were unsavory associates. The new application reveals that Nate Schlaiffer, a former employe of the Flamingo and El Rancho hotels in Las Vegas, will be the general manager of the planned enterprise at a salary to be determined. ASK 12 GAMES The application Is for 12 games, four dice tables, four roulette wheels and four "21" games and 200 slot machines, revealing an enterprise of considerable magnitude. According to the application, the promoters of Casa Blanca hone to be open for business on April 15, 1954.

Site of the proposed hotel is at highway 91 and racetrack road, south of Las Vegas. Saul and Goldman are applying for 10 per cent of the proposed operation; the Gensburgs, Arthur Marx and Robbins seek 15 per cent and Bailey and Gummo Marx are applicants for a 10 per cent interest. Povning Park Display Scene In an effort to Interest young men in aircraft observer trainftg, an aviation cadet selection team from Mather Air Force base, has. set up a special exhibit in Powning park and will be on hand today, Saturday and Sunday to answer questions concerning the program and to take applications. Capt.

Don E. Spangle, head of the team, said there is an urgent need for aircraft observers, and applicants may expect entry into training within six weeks after becoming qualified. Although the team is stressing observer training, applications also are being taken for pilot training and for of ficer candidate training in the Women's Air Force, Capt. Spangle said. For the aircraft observer training, men must be between the ages of 19 and 26 Vi, single, and must have completed two years of college (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution.

Also, they must be able to meet physical requirements. Flight training students are schooled in aircraft engineering, weather, navigation, principles of flight, radio communications, code and aircraft maintenance, Capt Spangle said. Graduates of the program will become commissioned officers and will wear aircraft observer wings. The display features 11 panels which explain the methods of training and the purpose of the program. An information desk has been set up near the display, and Capt.

Spangle and the four enlisted men on his team will be available from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. for interested persons: Assaults Deputies John Harold 40, 470 Grove St, was ordered Friday to pay a S50 fine or spend 25 days in jail on a charge of assaulting an officer.

The sentence was handed down by Laurance Layman, justice of the peace. Albert! was accused of assaulting two sheriffs deputies June 27, when they approached him to serve a court order. KELMAN RELATIVE Police are holding a message for anyone who is a relative of Howard Houghton Kelman. Anyone who knows where a relative of Kelman aaay be found is asked to telephone police, at 3-4141. TV Franchise Sought in Reno By Four Groups Witn formal proposals for a television franchise in Reno due by Monday, four groups are tentatively in the running, City Manager S.

Thomas Hilberg said Friday. None of the formal proposals, which the city council is expected to use as bases for award of a franchise for a community TV system, have been received, Hilberg said, but four groups are interested. Latest in the field and with a different plan than the others, -s the Television Transmission Co. of Martinez, Calif. In discussions with Hilberg, representatives of this company have indicatea they would use filmed TV, which would then be disseminated on a wire system into the homes of subscribers.

Two channels are projected by this group, one an educa-tnal channel. The company's ns call for use of micro-wave to bring in major events, such as sporting events, direct. This company's system is in use in some small bay area cities. The other groups interested would all set up a large receiving station to get Sacramento and San Francisco stations, reamplify the signal and then send it over wires to the individual TV sets. The latter, system apparently would provide a greater choice of material and fresher programs, and proposals on this type of service were expected to receive primary consideration by the city council.

The other three groups which have expressed interest in the TV franchise? here include the Community Antenna Co. of Grass Valley; Cameo Enterprises of San Mateo, and a local group headed by David McKay of radio station KOLO in Reno. Action cn proposals. If at least one is fourd suitable, may come at the next city council meeting, July 13. Fall on Floor Results in Suit Alleging a fall on leaving a slippery dance floor at the Blarney Castle on South Virginia road, Guy M.

Terry and Adele Terry have filed suit in district court against operators of the establishment for $17,850. Named as defendants in the action are Emory D. Warnock and Riley T. Kelly. The plaintiffs claim negligence on the part of the defendants in maintaining a highly polished and very slippery floor; and say that Mrs.

Terry slipped and fell there Aug. 17, 1332. Injuries claimed include a fractured wrist and permanent disability. Mrs. Terry is asking $13,000, and Mr.

Terry $2850. CAREFUL DRIVING URGED IN RENO DURING HOLIDAYS Reno residents today were warned by Capt Louis Spitz, who heads the police department's traffic bureau, that If they drive a car this weekend, to drive carefully. In a concerted effort by state and city policemen, traffic blockades will be esta-Sunday, reported the traffic officer. Spits said that at least 13 rity and state policemen will check drivers and their cars daring the peak traffic rush hours this weekend. The traffic officer Indicated that police will be especially Interested In apprehending drivers checked who are intoxicated.

The road blocks will be established at the main arterial routes leading to and fro the city. 1 t- Hade by Jury in Damage Case One of the larger recent awards of damages here was made to Clarence E. Horsley Thursday night when a jury allowed him $22,500 in his district court action against George L. Holland, Inc, and Ronald Davies. Jury Foreman Hugo QuflicI announced the verdict at 10 p.

about five hours after consideration began. A poll of the jury disclosed that the verdict vote was unanimous, though it need not be in civil ASKED Horsley had sought 70.000 for Injuries he received in an auto accident near Tonopah last September when the car he was driving was struck in the rear by.one driven by Davies, an employe of the Holland company. Horsley had contended he was forced to slow because of a slow moving truck, that he signalled properly, and then was struck by the Davies car. He claimed a neck injury resulted from the "whiplash" motion induced by the collision, and that a brain injury permanently impaired his ision. TESTIMONY CO-VFLICTS Davies said he did not notice any signals by Horsley just prior to the rfecident.

Conflicting medical testimony, at least as to Horsles eye injuries. marked the trial. However, the doctor who testified to his belief in considerable and permanent in jury, had examined Horsley most, both befor3 and after the accident Attorney Gordon Rice represent ed Horsley. Douglas A. Busey and Clark J.

Guild, represented the defendants. Escaped Slayer Remains at Large! Escaped murderer Wayne Houx, 40, is still at large, despite efforts of Nevada and surrounding state law authorities to apprehend him. Warden Artnur Bernard, of the prison, said shortly before noon. Houx escaped between 9 a. m.

and 10 a. m. Thursday in a guard's car taken from the prison garage. Houx, a Reno mechanic, was serving a Jile sentence imposed after he was convicted of the murder of Archie Ramses', 33, also of Reno. The fatal shooting occurred approximately a mile north of Carson City, Dec.

3. 1952. Bernard today denied earlier reports that Houx was a privileged trusty." He said Houx worked always under guard, and was never permitted outside prison walls. Reno Man Veds Society Matron Mrs. Elaine Victor Goetr, 23, eastern: society and horsewoman, and Henry F.

(Chick) Bennett, 49. wealthy Reno real estate man, are honeymooning here today. Mrs. Goetz is the daughter of John Victor of the Victor Gasket Co. of Chicago.

She and Bennett met here last year when Mrs. Goetz was obtaining a divorce from Frank Louis Goetz. of Kansas City, A member of the brewing family. Since then, however, Mrs. Goetz married again and was divorced recently at Miami Beach, Fla.

Bennett also a rancher and prominent horseman here, was divorced two years ago from Maria Virginia Zimbalist, daughter of violinist Efrem Zimbalist HOLD MESSAGE Reno police are holding an important message for Margaret Jean Myers, CO. who was employed as a horpitat attendant ia the Reno area some time ago. Tungsten Buying Bill Approved By Senate Group Tungsten purchase program of the U. S. government would be tended two years beyond its present July 1, 1956 expiration date under terms of a house resolution approved this week by the senate subcommittee on minerals, materials and fuels.

The- subcommittee chairman is Sen. George W. Malone (R-Nev). The government's buying pro- pram was established March oi, 1951, Malone explained. It calls for the purchase of three million units of domestic tungsten at the rate of $63 a unit.

A unit is roughly 20 pounds. A limit of five years was set in the original bill but under the terms of the house resolution and a similar bill introduced by Senator Malone, the buy-have added time and incentive to July 1, 195S. NEVADA PRODUCER Nevada is among the leading tungsten producers, topped only by North Carolina and California, Malone explained saying that the subcommittee action will be well received by the tungsten industry. The buying program calls for. the general services administration to purchase tungsten concentrates -of domestic origin that have a quality of 65 per cent.

The five year limit originally set does not allow ample time for the government to fulfill its purchase program, said. Two 3-ears have already gone by since the plan was launched and during that time mines have been developed and are Just now coming into production. TIME TO BUT As of June 19 this year only 250.460 units of tungsten have been purchased under the program. Extension of the buying deadline now gives the government added time to buy and miners will have added time and incentive to produce tungsten concentrates. These bills mean good news for btg and little tungsten producers particularly, those operators in Nevada, California and North Carolina where sizeable operations now are in progress," Malone said.

Discussing Nevada's tungsten industry he said that tungsten is largely turned out by the Getchell mine and Nevada Massachusetts in northern Nevada. Construction of refinery is proceeding in Salt Lake City and once completed it should be of benefit to small producers in the Nevada and Utah areas, especially those who cmnot mill their product to the high grade necessary to qualify for the government's price. Patient Flees State Hospital Ernest Garner, 30, Nevada State Mental Hospital patient described as "dangerous" is being sought by law enforcement authorities. Garner's escape was reported to Reno police' Thursday. He is described as being five feet, seven Inches tall, about 160 pounds, and with dark hair.

He was wearing blue denim trousers and a denim shirt when he fled the hospital. NEW ASSISTANT U. S. attorney in Reno is Frederick Hill, above, 30-year-old Reno resident. He was appointed to the post by U.

S. Attorney. James Johnson effective July 1. Hill is married, has one son and lives at 563 Wonder St He resided in Reno prior to attending law school at the University of Tennessee and attended public schools here. He also is a former student at Columbia university in New York City.

A veteran of three and one-half years service with the U. S. Navy during World War II Hill participated in several Central Pacific campaigns. (Photo by Christensen) Tax Commission Meet Scheduled Next meeting of the Nevada Tax Commission is set tentatively July 8, Robbins E. Cahill, executive secretary, announced in Carson today.

The commission will consider a number of gambling license appli-catioas, including several which have been pending for several weeks. Cahill said, however, that he did not anticipate that the application of John Drew for a 23 per cent interest in the games at the Golden Bank club would be before the commission this session. Investigation of the application still is continuing. Court action still is pending in the case of the Palace club and no commission action is expected at this time on this matter. The commission ruled last month that the matter would be deferred until the lease tangle is unraveled by the Washoe district court Walter Parman and Bradford Hewins, both of Reno, claim valid leases to the Palace club premises.

Arguments on the matter are scheduled to be heard in the local district court Thursday and Friday. Cahill said the commission also would consider personnel problems, including appointment of a successor for Cecil Horan, tax commission auditor recently named to the Nevada Industrial Commission. New Moderator For Presbyterians LOS ANGELES, The Rev. Frank L. Raney of the First Presbyterian church of Petaluma, Calif, is the new moderator of the Presbyterian Synod which covers the area of California, Nevada and Utah.

The new moderator, chosen by acclamation by delegates from 451 Presbyterian churches, has been the pastor of the Petaluma church for 23 years. He succeeds the Rev. David McMartin of Roseville, Calif. Mr. Raney named the Rev.

J. L. Kent of Fort Bragg, as vice-moderator. The Synod opened its 102nd annual meeting Thursday night LAS VEGAS QUEEN arrives in Reno for the rodeo. Miss Naomi Lytle, Helldorado reaches Reno to join the Fallon rodeo queen, Reno's own queen and her princesses; the Ogden Pioneer Day sweetheart, and other rodeo royalty for the three day Reno pageant of-the west.

(Gross photo) Suit Settled Out of Court Out of court setlement of a damage suit for an undisclosed sum was indicated this week in a dismissal crdered in district court. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Marks of San Francisco had filed the action a year ago against George L.

Bower, 20. who was the driver of an auto involved in a 1951 head-on collision near Painted Rock which resulted in the deaths of passengers Donna Batt, 21, of Carlin, and Raymond E. Marks, 21. All were students at the University of Nevada. Dismissal with prejudices was ordered by District Judge John S.

Belford on stipulation by attorneys, Gordon Rice for the plaintiffs and George Vargas for the defendant. The Marks' suit, which charged young Bower with gross recklessness in the crash, had asked $75,000 damages for loss of their son's "companionship, society, support and services' and $3,150 for medical and uneraJ expenses. Planners Name New Officers Officers, of the Regional Planning Commission were elected at the group's annual dinner meeting this week. Leo Sauer was named chairman, succeeding Dr. G.

Steinmiller, and edward Aldaz was chosen moving up to Bauer's former position. J. J. Sbragia was re-named secretary-treasurer of the group. Members of the commission, in addition to Dr.

Steinmiller and the present officers, include Thome Bisby. Ernest Brooks, James Byars, Robert Flick, Mel Hancock, Ernest Kleppe, Bryan Laveaga and Edward S. Parsons. All attended the annual meeting at Club 116, along with members of the Reno and Washoe county boards of adjust-! merit. MERCURY SOARS TO 90 DEGREES; NIGHTS COOLER Reno's maximum temperature reached 90 degrees just after 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon to match the previous high recorded here so far this year.

A 90 degree reading also occurred June 22. The local forecaster said continued warm days and cool nights would prevail over the Fourth of July weekend. Thursday's high of 90 and this morning's low of 43 are just about normal for early July, the weatherman said. With bat one exception, all reporting stations In Nevada had maximums of 90 or above Thursday. The exception was Ely, with an 89.

Others were: Austin, 91; Battle Mountain 93; Elko, 91; Fallon, 93; Las Vegas, 109; Beatty, 101; Lovelock, 93; Tonopah, 94; and Wlnnemucca, 91. Hits Pedestrian Percy John Lyon, 43, 553 Margrave Drive, was fined $250 on a drunk driving heard in municipal court Friday morning. Police said Lyon was arrested Thursday night after his car struck Adolph L. Dressier, 83, 684 Casazza Drive, on that street. Dressier was released after examination at Washoe Medical Center: Reno Pair Hurt In Highway Crash WlNNEMUOCA A Reno man was critically injured and his wife suffered painful cuts and bruises when their pickup truck swerved onto a shoulder and overturned about five miles west of here on U.

S. highway 40 at 11 a. m. Thursday. The injured were identified at the Humboldt county hospital where they are under treatment as Mel G.

and Elsie A. Bowen, formerly of 315 South Sierra SU The two reportedly were enroute to Elko to establish a home. Berton Smith, state highway patrolman, said apparently Bowen dozed at the wheel rfnd lost control of the vehicle when it hit the soft shoulder. The truck was loaded with personal effects. Smith said.

Bowen, a tile setter by trade, suffered internal injuries, six broken ribs and concussion, hospital attendants said. Mrs. Bowen's side was badly cut and she suffered shock, they said. DRIVER PATS FIXE Herbert Rushing, arrested last October in Reno on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated has been fined $300 in municipal court. Through his attorney, he paid the fine Wednesday morning when the case was scheduled for trial..