Opinion contrasts with court ruling on sports complex law
The piece notes an attorney general opinion defending the laws while the July 13 1977 Supreme Court ruling struck down a Reno Sparks revitalization act as unconstitutional. It also highlights local disputes over liquor licenses jail finances and sabbatical controversy at a Nevada college with commentary on crime fighting spending and academic freedom.
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Attorney General
Supreme Court
Reno
Sparks
Dr. Donnelly
Regents
Donnelly
Hospital Renovation Issue Pleased With Ruling
Clark County Commission Chair Thalia Dondero welcomes Judge Hayes ruling that state law authorizing bond sale for Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital renovation is constitutional. She plans to consult attorneys and may call a special meeting or wait for the next regular session to decide on general obligation versus revenue bonds amid bids and potential cost increases. The project, totaling about $10 million, covers modernization and rehab with up to 20 additional rehab beds.
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Thalia Dondero
Paul
Clark County Commission
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Dondero
Keith Hayes
George Franklin
Charles Damus
Damus
County Commission
Franklin
State Supreme Court
Special Commission
Bob Broadbent
Webb
Nevada Insurance Official Attacks Allstate Over High Risk Drivers
Nevada Insurance Commissioner Dick Rottman says Allstate Insurance Co. must open its Nevada market to high risk motorists. He notes Allstate has limited high risk policies through Allstate Indemnity and predicts expansion by fall. Rottman contrasts Farmers crackdown with ongoing scrutiny of Allstate profits and rate requests.
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Carson City
UPI
Dick Rottman
Nevada
Rottman
Allstate Insurance Co
Farmers
Allstate
Robert Sheppard
Board of Directors
Chicago
Don Schaefer
Farmers Insurance Co
Allstate Indemnity Co
Nevada Power Service Charge Triggers Public Outcry
Area power consumers protest a $2 residential service charge by Nevada Power Co. Critics complain of a secretive rollout. PSC says the fee, approved Oct 30 1976, recoups meter reading and billing costs. the cap for the company is $52,467,574.
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Nevada Power Co
William McGarry
Area Power
McGarry
Mike O'Callaghan
Nevada Power
Public Service Commission
PSC
Electric Company
Connell Marsden
United States
Marsden
CHAC Sets Meeting For Review Of Goals
The Citizens' Housing Advisory Committee CHAC will meet Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Clark County Courthouse annex Public Works Conference Room 400 Las Vegas Blvd South. The agenda includes final housing goals review and approval a subcommittee progress report on the fair share plan FHA and VA applications and population and housing unit projections. Entrance to the conference room is on Fourth Street.
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Citizens’ Housing Advisory Committee
CHAC
Clark County Courthouse
Public Works Conference Room
Las Vegas Blvd
South
Fourth Street
Inquiring Photographer Herbert Compton Retired Railroad Worker
Hammond resident recalls favorite Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett amid Chicago fan memories. He cites Cubs as his preferred team with ties to Chica go area sports culture.
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Herbert Compton
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Cubs
White Sox
Gabby Hartnett
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