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I i Reno Evening Gazette rilONE 323-3161 RENO, NEVADA, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1966 TAGE ELEVEN Reno Civil Realtors Criticize Rights Law Plan Downtown Hall Bid Approved Woman Fired In Dispute At Hospital I 'U On House Rent, Sales The bid of Brunzell Construe A woman says she was fired tion Inc. of Reno for con from the Nevada Slate Hospital "Our main objection is that it chooses. When we loss this, wejwhen she refused to work alone no longer have our freedom ofjduring the graveyard shift in will deny the right to exercise struction of the proposed downtown Pioneer Theater Auditorium was approved by the Washoe County Fair and Recre choice An aspect of the proposed federal civil rights bill "would wipe out a basic right of all citizens considered unassailable since the founding of tills nation." That is the right of choice. -w i Desiderio sad much progress freedom of choice in contracting for the sale or rental of property." OPPOSITION in civil rights has been made through voluntary efforts throughout the nation. the infirmary where two Nevada State Prison inmates were being held.

"I don't think that's any place for a woman with two men prisoners," said Mrs. Carol Rhodes, an attendant. Local realtors are urging peo ation Board today. The basis of the board's contract with Brunzell will be $2,417,672. This figure represents Brunei's bid less $27,185 for land- Fred Dcsiderio, president of the Reno Board of Realtors, who made that statement Wednes ple to register opposition to the bill with the Nevada congressional representatives.

Desiderio said it is a basic Hospital business administra day, was referring to title IV scaping and $7,520 for parking; of the proposed omnibus civil tor Merrill confirmed Mrs. Rhodes was dismissed and that meters. rights bill now pending in Con "human right to sell or rent private real property or to re The landscaping bid is being gress. Police Chief Defends Evil Ban Probe fuse to or rent to whom deferred as the building is ex Desiderio said realtors believe ever the owner chooses for what the bill is unconstitutional. It ever reason without any coer would make it a federal crime she had boon instructed to work in the infirmary.

He declined other comment, saying it would bo "highly unethical to discuss it in a newspaper." "I don't feel like airing our dirty linen," he added, saying: cion or dictation from the gov jcrted to be finished in winter. The parking meter money represents the amount paid to the City of Reno for parking meters which will be removed while the building is under construction. to discriminate on racial or religious basis in the sale or ren ernment." Hearings, on the administra tal of a dwelling. tion's bill are now being conducted by the House Judiciary Polce Chief Elmer Briscoe Construction is expected to "There's more to the story than this. I don't feel we should fight said today he didn't think the proposed law prohibiting per Committee and the Senate constitutional rights subcommittee Reno Woman this in the press." sons of "evil reputation" from take 74 calendar weeks.

The board noted five per cent the total bid will be set aside as a contingency fund. He said Mrs. Rhcxles could Desiderio said the local board of realtors will probably send a consorting together was contact the personnel agency in representative to Washington to Carson City. Knifed, Spouse protest the bill. It is also notify Mrs.

Rhodes told The Ga Bookings for the auditorium are being accepted for January 1, 1968, and after, but the same dates will be reserved at the ing Nevada's congressional dele zette she had worked at the Assistant City Atty. Sam Bull said Wednesday the ordinance was a "Gestapo law" dedicated to the harassment of Individuals who theoretically paid their debt gation of its opKsition. state hospital for over two years, mostly on the women's Centennial Coliseum in case the Shot, Jailed open ward, and on a recent auditorium isn't completed to society by serving time in Helping for a Head Start From left, Art larta, t-xecutiv director of th Waihoo County Community Action Attocia. tion, Rot Built, Waiho County Summer School director, and Tom Smeltier, chairman of the community action group, with grant for Head Start program. (Gazette.

Photo) Federal Money Given For Washoe Children "Basically," Desiderio said, "the proiwsal would empower the federal government to force an owner to sell or lease his property to a person not of his night she as ordered to work The new building will contain prison. the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift in A Reno woman suffered knife 1,401 seats similar to those at Briscoe, who suggested the law, said he didn't agree with the infirmary. the Coliseum, except they will have laminated wood backs for She said that during the day- wounds Wednesday evening and her husband, shot by a deputy sheriff, was later charged with Bull.

choice. He said "Many remedies sug shift as well as the evening shift endurance and acoustics there is at least one male at attempted murder, the Washoe "If I agreed with his opinion I certainly wouldn't ask the city council to pass the ordinance," tendant in the infirmary, but County sheriff's office reported. gested by well-wishers to solve an ailment in any field are frequently wrong and often detrimental." He contends that Title IV has the purported goal of that she would have been re quired to be there alone. Gertrude Astor, 27, of 47 Reservation Road was reported in the chief said. 'NO DOUBT Briscoe said the law Is mod satisfactory condition this mom Speaking of security, she commented: "Everyone has Holiday Lodge To Be Operated By Yori Family protecting against discrimina ing at Washoe Medical Center.

eleH after 'pv Vnrlr nrHinaner tion, but at the expense of a Approval of a federal grant for $24,519 for the 16 WaMioe County Head Start child development program has been received by the Wa.ohop County ho, complained about this. But no She suffered wounds in her right forearm, right shoulder greater freedom of the majority for manv vears Thnr. i. nn nn" haS done anything about a two-month educational program for Vti pre-school children June 111 through Aug. 12.

according to an association directive. The program has been approved by Gov. Grant Sawyer, the directive states. The Head Start program is designed to provide preliminary educational training and medical attention for of low-income families who will begin school is September. Classes will bp made up of 15 students each and will he conducted by specially trained teachers, the directive notes.

the right of choice. and upper abdomen, a hospital doubt it has been tested many would destroy the tra times by appellate courts. Community Action Association. Mark Yori, back in full and it." Mrs. Rhodes said a sujcrvisor "tried to lake my keys" when she declined to work alone in the infirmary with the prison spokesman said.

PLACED IN JAIL Leslie Astor, 27, refused treat ditional basic freedom enjoyed by all Americans under the Bull had said "In my judg The Office of Economic Opportunity grant will finance ment, it is a violation of the guise of providing a new right ment for a bullet wound in his constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of ers there. left wrist, deputies said. He was subsequently booked into the Washoe County Jail on the for minority group." It is a "wrong way approach," Desiderio said. UNDERSTANDING "The only true and lasting solution to the problem of open oc "I told her I was going home. I wouldn't give her my keys." The next morning, she said, she called another supervisor, and she said that one fired her.

permanent possession of the Holiday Lodge by virtue of a Washoe District Court decision, said today his family would continue to run the resort hotel and tpa at Lawtons, west of Reno. "We are going to continue to run it. We've done a lot of remodeling and fixing to put it back to where it once was as an attraction for Reno families as well as for the tourists," Yori said. association." Briscoe had this to say: "I am frankly disturbed by the comments of the assistant city attorney, particularly since the bill hasn't even been formal cupancy will come by under Research In Schools Planned attempted murder charge. Deputies said Mrs.

Astor was in the kitchen when her husband threatened her. She fled outside. Astor grabbed her arm then thrust a knife into her three times, the police report said. Astor's brother, Lawrence, standing and education fostered Big Response By Youngsters To Reno Jobs ly prepared and presented to voluntarily by churches, schools, and all men of good will." the city council. HIS OPINION' Desiderio told The Gazette that there Is "no trouble with Man Ordered To Prison In Stabbing A new convention-banquet room which accommodates 300 "When the council reviews the matter they may then call on blocked any further attacks on Mrs.

Astor, deputies reported A research and planning divi and she ran to the safety of sion has been set up within the discrimination In housing in Reno. We advise prospective buyers when they ask us if it would be all right to live in a certain place. We have had no repercussions from this. People "Our only problem with the! a lot to do to insure that our administrative structure of the A 22-year-old resident of the Washoe County School Mr. Bull for his opinion but in this Instance, I think he Ls offering a gratuitious opinion on a law that he should be upholding instead of trying to knock down." The chief said the proposed ordinance was drafted by the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony was greater Reno-Sparks Jobs for young people are gainfully em-Youth Campaign is that we've ployed this summer, had more response from young- "We can report some success- an automobile.

PURSUIT Astor, trying to evade his brother, ran to the back of the house with deputies, Billy Donn and Paul Makela, in pursuit, George W. Brighton, currently denied probation Wednesday and persons has been added, he said. Yori, a California resident, said his son David would be the resident manager. The mineral spa, golf course and dining room have been renovated and a beauty salon has been installed, Yori added. Musicians are being hired and a slot machine license is expected within two weeks.

district administrative assistant! told he must serve a 1-14 year are very cooperative." Under the bill, Desiderio said, ters than we've had from the es alxnit which we know and we in rhnrcrp nf riirririiliHTV has I i been named to head the 1 ip ul111' anyone, including property sentence in the Nevada State Prison for assault with inlent to kill. Washoe County District Attor owners and real estate brokers division. ney's office. It has been passed could be sued in a federal dis The announcement was made Clifford Smith, 8514 Reserva by the City of Sparks and Wash trict court, which sits without a H. Lowe reported uxiay.

mot advised oi their youtn ninng Reno Mayor Hugo Quilici activities." named a committee of business- Lowe said Reno Postmaster men to look into tiie possibilityjKrnest J. Arch has hired 16 of hiring more youngsters for young people and ten more will summer jobs. The committee be hired as soon as the sun oe County jury. If a person were found tion Road, had pleaded guilty on March 24 to a charge of assault with intent to kill. Wednesday by Marvin Picollo, who will take over as district superintendent July 1.

The amendment to the disor guilty of violating the law he The Yori family had owned and operated the spa, once known as Lawtons Hot Springs, they said. Donn and Makela are permanently assigned to the Indian Colony. Donn ordered Astor to drop the knife he was carrying in his left hand. Donn said Astor refused to drop the weapon after being asked several times. Donn then fired his pistol and the bullet pierced Astor's left would be fined $500 and assessed derly persons law would pertain to "consorting for an unlawful The charge had stated that "In the beginning we will fo- has met twice to work out a.mer vacation period starts.

unlimited damages." Joann Dyer suffered knife for a considerable number of years. Then, it was leased to cus most of our efforts on businessmen The Northern Nevada Grocers purpose by persons engaged in "It is a basic individual right wounds in an attack by Smith on Nov. 7. 1965. riculum and gradually go into other areas that need attention," Picollo said.

a person should have, to dispose of his property to whom he several other operators, most recently a firm named Gedlon Deputy Dist. Atty. Robert Gay- of the program. (Association, under the leader- "That's not to say that thei-ehip of youth adviser Eugene aren't jobs being filled or thatjGastanaga, has urged all its no one is hiring we've just members to employ as many thrown the svstem out of bal- rait time helners as possible. illegal occupation or bearing evil reputation." The penalties set in the ordinance are jail sentence, fine or both.

Inc. nor Berry said Smith was drunk wrist. He was taken into cus Tentative plans call for re A court battle ended last week tody and booked. search into various teaching and stabbed Miss Dyer, his common-law wife, may times, with the decision by Judge John Astor is being held in lieu of inflicting near-mortal wounds. $20,000 bail.

Barrett ordering the resort back into the full possession of the methods and concepts while aiancc a li)tle Sierra Pacific Power Corn- second phase will involve inter- -our score sheet of youngsters, pany has hired more than 70 nal research to find ways to omployed looks pretty good but youngsters to fill summer jobs. Smith, according to defense at Wooster, Herz Re-elected In Park Group more efficiently handle school torney Rayner Kjeldsen, remembered nothing of the incident. Yori Land and Livestock Co. with Gedlon to pay some $8,400 in overdue rent. procedures and financial plan Smith was sentenced at the we haven't really scratched thej Federal agenices are investi-surface.

There are many em-j gating the possibility of hiring ployers who could Use addition- youthful employes for the vaca-al help during what promises tion season. ning. Picollo said the division will time of his guilty plea in late March but was ordered sent first not mean an additional burden More interest within the bus to be a busy summer season Dr. Earl Wooster and Walter on the school district, but in to the state hospital for psychiatric treatment for a maximum but we've had only ten employ iness community would mean a Herz were re-elected as chair volves only a re-distribution of present school funds. of one year.

er responses. 2,000 MARK better summer for more of our young people, Lowe declared. man and vice-chairman, respectively, of the Reno Park Judge Grant Bowen said he Picollo said the division has "We've had 250 inquiries by Moreover, he concluded, givw and Recreation Commission this the endorsement of school ad Reno Business College Plans Course Changes The Reno Business College will become the Reno City College, July 1, administrator Don S. Thompson said Wednesday. ftt IllP NpvjiHm Slate' inn- lliaco -iintnr1o irhc rnrk would decide after that treatment whether Smith could be week.

and- Cnn-lr-n in (he I 1 .1 ministrators, principals The men will serve for a considered for probation. teachers. i.iiijiwj'iii-in. ivi.nc in hut ui.mi; uctiimi iifi uit-ii lip week alone, boosting applica-jture employment and these year. Wednesday Judge Bowen re "We are not going to change In their regular meeting, the viewed tlie results of 11 weeks tions past 1he 2,000 mark.

Of course some of these may have summer work experiences help develop new community leaders. just for the sake of change. We 12 member commission also treatment and observation of will be highly selective in types SIEGFRIED SAD VIGIL IS OVER The Sad Vigil of Siegfried, the mateless swan, has ended. For two months Siegfried had taken over full-time hatching duties for six swan eggs following the death of his mate, Odette. The only times he left the nest on an island in the University of Nevada's Manzanita Lake would be to grab a bite to eat.

Wednesday university officials removed him from the nest. The eggs were spoiled and not fertile, said Biology professor Fred Ryser. Normal Incubation period for mute swan eggs Is five to six weeks. The university Is looking for another mate for Siegfried, said Roberta Barnes, assistant dean of women. However, swans of Siegfried's tvDs often will acceDt only secured employment and failed discussed annujjl awards for Smith at the hospital.

of innovations we bring into to notify the Employment outstanding individual and JUST CALL HER GERRY, SHE SAYS LAS VEGAS (AP) Assemblywoman Gerry Tyson has bowed to an opinion from Atty. Gen. Harvey Dickerson and changed her legal neme to Gerry Tyson. Her married name is Mrs. Lou Cornelius, but she is known politically as Gerry Tyson and that's how she wants her name to appear on the ballot when she runs for re-election.

Dickerson has said ballots must carry the legal (or married) names of all candidates. Mrs. Cornelius er. is the second woman legislator to change her legal name to comply with Dicker-son's ruling. The other, Helen Herr, changed her legal name from Mrs.

Helen Bartell to Helen Herr. She said her husband didn't mind. Smith pleaded for probation, group contributions to recrea Croak Seeks Re-election promising he would abstain from this area," he said. The district now needs a new administrative assistant in cur tion in the area during the year The college will be reorganized to offer four one-year programs which will "essentially bridge the gap between high school and university," Thomp liquor, his major problem in the past, according to reports re "The Employment Service office in Reno has placed 7'J youngsters since last Thursday, some among those employers riculum, a program develop ceived by the judge. ment specialist to deal with only past.

Each year, the commission reviews names of candidates submitted by city recreation director Rocco Spina and for son said. Judge Bowen denied the re educational programs, and an quest. intermediate grades coordinator. The four programs planned are The School of Business, who have joined our Youth Opportunity Campaign and a good many others among businesses Picollo said the district may Sparks Constable William C. Croak filed for re-election in the office of Washoe County Clerk Harry K.

Brown Wednesday. Croak, a Democrat, was bom in Lockhaven, and has been a Nevada resident since June 1912. wards recommendations to the National Park and Recreation with much the same courses which traditionally employ young temporarily hold up naming an assistant school superintendent, Association in New York City people during the summer, Lowe said. to help pay for the newly-cre for final selection. ated division.

Murder Charge Is Dropped In Las Yegas Commissioners and other city "All this indicates we have Brighton has been with the officials wll honor the newly- school district since 195. He is elected officers during a ban a native of Rochester, N.Y. and quet in 1he Mapes Hotel June I one mate in a lifetime. now offered; The College Preparatory School, with all forms of college entrance courses The School of Home Study, with a combination of class and correspondence courses; and The School of Specialized Training, to guide students toward a coordinated plan of education Thompson said the school is also seeking a president to replace Marion Soran, who is retiring July 1. received his bachelor's degree 21 at 6:30 p.m.

LAS VEGAS (API Murder from Buffalo State Teachers College and a master's degree from the University of Buffalo. charges aganst a Las Vegas man in the fatal shooting of a Professional Engineers Set State Meet in Reno The annual stale convention; A business meeting for all of the Nevada Society of will start at 10 am. fessional Engineers will he held! T. i t- Jack K. Leav of Las Vegas, in Reno Friday and Saturdav.

ttt The convention will be held at prudent, will preside. At More Seats for Rodeo Prescott, cowboy have been dropped in justice court. Thp man, Max Hayes, was RIGHT-OF-WAY The Regional Street and High- arrested shortly after the slay-l ing of Tommy J. Tyree, gunned i way Commission voted Tuesday down on a West I.as Vecas to recommend that Washoe There will be square dancing on the night of June 23 at the California Building in Idlewild Park. the Holiday Inn on South Viivnoon luncheon and installation street after he came to town County negotiate acquisition of Dr.

White Asks Re-election all right-of-way for the proposed ginia St. of Reno chapter officers will be At the Rodeo Grounds during the week there will be jackpot team roping on June 22 and 23, an open hackamore class on June 23 and a cutting horse competition June 24, all of which events will be open to the public free of charge. Performances of the Rodeo itself are scheduled for 7 :15 Members will gather Fridaylheld. at 8 p.m. for a social hour host-l A ladies luncheon and fashion ed by two Reno corporations.

will start at 12:30 p.m. Hydro Conduit Corporation and; The business meeting will con- to ride in the Helldorado rodeo. Hayes attorney, Leonard Gang, said there was insufficient evidence to press the charges against him, and Ihe district attorney's office moved for dismissal. Ring Road, even if the right of way is within city limits. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Washoe County Commission and the Cities of Reno and Sparks.

As Regent p.m. Friday, June 24, and 1:15 p.m. on Saturday and Sun Nevada Cement Co. tinue at 2 p.m. Saturday morning a breakfast LAS VEGAS (AP) Dr.

Jua- day, June 25 and 26. The annual banquet will start at 7 p.m. with installatin of will be held for new chapter secretaries presided over by More seats around a bigger arena and belter parking facilities have been prepared for the 33rd Annual Reno Rodeo June 24 through 26, Charles Mapes, president of the Rodeo Association, said today. More than 9,000 seats will be available for each performance at the rodeo grounds on Valley Road, Mapes said. The 1966 rodeo will climax more than a week of Western activities.

The Jaycees will open their annual kangaroo court for persons not "dressed Western" starting on the 15th. A Countr and Wesern Music Festival is scheduled for the Centennial Coliseum on the 17th and 18th. nita Greer White has filed for re-election to the board of regents of the University of Ne HERE'S THE Hex A. Tynes, state TELL PRESIDENT WILSON 10 (CALL ME AT TEN (dORLD U)AR I SUDDENLY HE 15 AWAKENED! iT5 TIME TO FLY ANOTHER DAWN AT THREE O'CLOCK IN THE of Las Vegas. vada.

PILOT ASLEEP IN Dr. White said she would state officers and an address by Den Alfred A. Ingersoll dean of engineering at University of Southern California. Dean Ingersoll will be introduced by Prof. John A.

Bonell, of the University of Nevada, vice president of the National Society of Profess HIS BUNK- a. AEC Asks Bids i The Atomic Energy Commission will accept bids July 26 for maintain "continuing interest in the development of the curricula of the University of Nevada and of Nevada Southern University. She is a commissioner on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 1 tt a construction project at its'sional Engineers. Tonopah (Nevada) Test Range,) Dean Ingersoll will ipeak on operated by Sandia Corp. of the aspects of engineering edu-Albuquerque.

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