City Budget Struggles Highlighted by Local Commissioner
Commissioner Corey lays out how Las Vegas funds city services from Ad Valorem taxes, business licenses, franchise fees, and state allocations. He notes shortfalls in 1967-68 and 1968-69 budgets, borrows, and proposes tax adjustments but urges solutions from the Nevada Legislature in Carson City.
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Las Vegas
Nevada Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Volkswagen
Los Angeles
Carson City
Printing addresses of raided suspects
Letter to the editor questions whether it is necessary to publish home addresses and ages of men women and youths picked up during raids. The writer argues printed addresses harm tenants and landlords while noting editors sometimes include addresses for identification. The note explains why names alone can still misidentify people with common names.
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John Smiths
Paul Browns
From Where I Stand Tribute to Al Cahlan at NSU
A reader reflects on Al Cahlan's impact, memory and influence in the Sun's pages. The piece laments the editorial absence, honors Cahlan as a writer, and suggests a memorial bench at NSU. It urges continuing his legacy through thoughtful column ideas and community effort.
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the Sun
al Cahlan
Hank
NSU
A. FE. Cahlan
Ruthe
Where We Stand Letters From Readers August 3 1968
The Las Vegas Sun prints reader opinions on the editorial page under the Where We Stand banner. Letters are limited to 150 words and may be edited or shortened. Writers must sign and request name suppression if desired. libelous or tasteless submissions will not print.
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Las Vagas Sun
Rebuttal to Russ Kantor on local orchestra leadership
A reader defends the local orchestra scene against Russ Kantor and Mr. Damiani. The writer argues Damiani lacks symphonic credentials and funds, while local musicians with real ability support their own conductor who finances good projects. An anonymous author urges discretion.
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Russ Kantor
Mr. Damiani
Burbank Symphony
Kantor
Damian
Damiani
Hollywood
Air West Critics Urged To Test Real Confusion
Vincent M. Van Matrw complains about Frontier Airlines on a Tulsa via Denver trip. He cites six prices for a family plan, from 85 to 140 dollars round trip, plus ticket pickup mixups and other problems encountered.
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Air West
Hank Greenspun
Bonanza
Frontier Airlines
Tulsa
Okla
Denver
Sahara
Vincent M. van Matrw
Henderson residents demand vote on Port Holiday project
In Henderson a letter writer urges neighbors to support a public vote on the Port Holiday venture, worth 320 million dollars, proposing a large lake and a 16 story hotel. He contrasts local inaction with calls for town activism and democratic process. He mentions figures like Disney Linkletter Crosby and Hughes as possible backers and warns of costly initial expenses.
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W. Disney
Art Linkletter
Bob Hope
Bing Crosby
H. Hughes
Henderson
Birds Of A Feather In The Democratic Convention Railroading
The text argues party leaders push Humphrey despite anti administration votes for McCarthy and Kennedy. A Midwestern delegate cites Meany’s orders to Humphrey while New York favors McCarthy. It warns that backroom politics threaten free choice and urges convention reflect voters' will.
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McCarthy
Kennedy
Humphrey
Meany
New York
Cials
Rockefeller
Nixon
Wallace
Campaign reflections on Nixon and Rockefeller era leadership
The writer questions the influence of campaign money and favors a plainspoken candidate with sharp thinking. They praise Nixon's debate performance against Kennedy while lamenting the lack of a genuine, unglamorous leader who can think clearly under pressure. The piece ends noting the search for such a figure.
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Nixon
Kennedy
Dick Nixon
Hospitality? One of You! Las Vegas kindness on a roadside rescue
Over a weekend in Nevada a stranded motorist 25 miles east of Las Vegas found help from Jerry Valles of Mesquite and Ed Jones of Las Vegas. With water jugs they refilled the radiator and the traveler was on the road within minutes praising the hospitality that makes Las Vegas a sunspot of the West.
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Las Vegas
Jerry Valles
Mesquite
Ed Jones
West
Leash Law Enforcement Urged by Humane Society Letter
A Sun letter to the Humane Society argues leash laws are not enforced and urges the city to expand staff to enforce ordinances. The writer warns unchecked pets risk harm, lawsuits, and lost mail, praising responsible ownership and blaming noncompliant neighbors.
Democrats Waste Time On Anyone But McCarthy
The Democratic National Convention delegates are urged to nominate Senator Eugene McCarthy for president, as polls and primaries show the people favor him over Vice President Humphrey and the current administration. The piece argues Nevada delegates should follow the people's will and nominate McCarthy.
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McCarthy
United States
Eugene McCarthy
Senator Goldwater
Nevada
Humphrey
Senator Eugene McCarth
Richard
Letter to editor on commemorative stamp for show business
A reader argues against a Special Commemorative Stamp for entertainment citing high federal standards and moral concerns. The letter notes stamps are international and cites Shakespeare and past stamps like a clown for a circus, warning the industry must clean up before recognition.
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Shakespeare
Longfellow
James Cooper
Whittier
Whitman and
Riley
Subscriber requests SUN newspaper delivery and rates
A reader from Las Vegas relocates in February and asks for SUN subscription details. She offers to mail a check and mentions she enjoyed the book Where I Stand borrowed from a local library.
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P.S
Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Sun
Mr.Damiani
Port Holiday
John Doe
Mrs. Hill
Mesquite, Nevada
The
Humane Society
Harold Schatz
Show Business
Mickey Rooney
Biz
Mickey
R. H. Waller
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