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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1977

Page

2

Return Of Bell- Bottoms Hailed By U S Navy Men

The Navy to restore bell bottom uniforms for seamen in the first four pay grades after a test phase. Sailors such as Robert Moore Jr and Bill Lukonis praised the move, saying the old look boosts identity and morale while costing less to maintain. The change follows Adm. Holloway’s plan to revert the bottom four enlisted ranks to traditional attire, with wide use expected next spring.

The Navy Pentagon Phaa Frank Fey Gaston Ala Brad Miller Clinton Iowa United Press International Robert Moore Jr Syracuse N.Y Great Lakes Naval Station Bill Lukonis Atlantic Fleet Norfolk, Va Moore and Lukonis Adm James Holloway Chief of Naval Operations Washington Chief of Naval Operations Elmo Zumwalt Zumwalt Frank Sinatra Gene Kelly Norfolk Eric Pitt

New Blaze Near Paradise Threatens Homes

A fire near Paradise in Butte County grew to over 200 acres as winds fanned the flames. About 180 firefighters battled the main blaze and another near Paradise that burned 50 acres. Two firemen were injured in the smaller incident.

Paradise UPI Butte County California Department of Forestry

Carter and others headline national Briefs

Billy Carter earns about a half million dollars this year from public appearances, more than double his brother President Carter. Reports touch on ethnicity issues, church choices, airline fare plans, chemical exposure studies, Florida teacher certification, nuclear power debate, a deadly Himalayan climb, China's leaders at a basketball game, a Frankfurt bank case, hospital cost controls, and major TV station purchases.

Washington Billy Carter Carter Money Magazine

Amy Carter to Learn Violin This Fall

Amy Carter has played a dulcimer and will begin violin lessons in the fall Rosalynn Carter told members of the District of Columbia Youth Orchestra and the Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of Tokyo who performed on the White House lawn Mrs Carter said Amy will start private lessons then join a Suzuki method group that lets beginners play immediately with peers

Washington UPI Amy Carter Rosalynn Carter Amy District of Columbia Youth Orchestra Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of Tokyo White House Mary Hoyt Carter

Weather Forecast With High Heat And Storms

Variable cloudiness and scattered thunderstorms through Thursday. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high 105 to 110 and low near 80. Yesterday reached 115/81. Humidity high 37 percent and low 13 percent. Air Quality Index 41 fair. Sunrise 5:45 and sunset 7:44. A year ago today high 101 and low 69.

Southeast Receives Rain Shower Forecast. Nation Remains Fair

Weather outlook shows rain in the southeast while most of the country enjoys fair skies. Wednesday is expected to bring clear to partly cloudy conditions across regions, with no major storms predicted.

Freight Trains Collide Near Oakridge Injuring Four

Two Southern Pacific freight trains collided 21 miles southeast of Oakridge Oregon injuring four workers. Three diesel engines caught fire with flames confined to the right of way as nine cars derailed on both trains. Names of the injured were released and hospital treatment noted. An investigation was ordered and service disruption was expected to last until after midnight Wednesday.

Oakridge, Ore UPI Southern Pacific Oakridge George Krause Portland M. H. Pfaller Eugene W. I. Maizell R. C. VanCott Klamath Falls F. E. Kelly Sacred Heart Hospital Pfaller Maizell VanCott Kelly Krause

Flamingo Road Las Vegas Acquisition Negotiations Start

Nevada Department of Highways began negotiations July 28 1977 to acquire property for Flamingo Road Las Vegas from Spencer Street to U S 95. The department outlines relocation advisory assistance for occupants and owners. Eligible displaced persons may receive moving costs or replacement housing allowances under federal policy. Do not move without contacting the Nevada Highway Department office to ensure eligibility.

Nevada Department of Highways Flamingo Road Las Vegas Spencer Street U.S. 95 Mavens In Decorance Department of Transportation Nevada Highway Department Nevada Highwy Department

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