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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
16
Clark County educators warn that while many want trades training, tuition blocks access for high school dropouts and welfare recipients. Raymond Sturm argues state funded education pays back through taxes, citing Louisiana returns of $10.78 per year per dollar invested over 33 years.
In Las Vegas the community notes high local adoption of homes college courses and media access but adult education funding struggles as trustees seek state matching funds. Sturm urges tuition assistance not 1 percent but a state fund, citing high costs per high school credit and dropout caused by small class sizes. The report on the plan remains unread in board rooms.
Thomas P D Hanlon, 30, appointed assistant manager of the Las Vegas Convention Bureau. A five year Las Vegas resident, he previously led advertising and publicity for Nevada Power Co. He will focus on sales promotion and public relations. Nesmond Kelly remains bureau manager. Hanlon is a University of Maryland graduate and member of the Las Vegas Press Club and Advertising Club.
The article explains that Las Vegas city commissioners are elected at large under the city charter adopted in 1911 and amended only by charter changes. It notes that the at large method has persisted through the years and would require charter amendments to alter.
The Southside Improvement Association hosts a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at John Miller's Racquet Club with Stan Godorov describing the Heers Brothers project. Las Vegas area agencies prepare a one day conference at the Dala Memorial Center on Thursday to discuss the Civil Rights Act and law enforcement relations. Marvin Stegemann to be installed as principal of First Good Shepherd Lutheran School at 11 a.m. service tomorrow. term starts Sept 8 with final registration Sept 3 and 4. Sen. Cannon criticized by Harry Claiborne for favoring Washington over Nevada after a loan denial incident involving the SBA.
Police said no new leads emerged after the weekend theft of 1402 dollars from the city treasurer’s office. The money was taken from a cash drawer left unlocked and not vaulted. Polygraph tests were administered to several employees, but no evidence was found.
Four inspectors in the building department have been dropped from the city payroll due to the continuing slump in construction. Director W. B. Adams announced the personnel cuts.
Forestry officials say a target shooter's bullet started a 15 acre fire near Reno. Crews with air tankers aided containment. Washoe County deputies seek shooter identity. Fire fighting cost estimated at 1200 dollars.
Henderson health authorities press ongoing studies of community health problems and procedures to decide if a full-time sanitarian is needed. A dispute with the Clark County District Board of Health led to Henderson planning to supervise locally, with a time study under way to determine whether a part-time or full-time officer is required. The county offers a part-time position on a reimbursement basis. A decision is expected in about a month.
Las Vegas artist Hazel Stephens will receive the Outstanding Citizen award on KLAS TV at 6 25 p m for teaching painting to elderly citizens and new residents, highlighting community service in Nevada.
A Noise Abatement and Safety Committee is formed at Nellis to review aircraft nose complaints from local citizen groups. Led by Col. George RB Simler, 4520th Combat Crew Training Wing commander, the panel will study the firing mission noise and seek solutions, handling written complaints if needed and meeting with citizens to resolve issues.
Washoe City editors recall a woodyardlike town and a habit of roaming livestock. The Washoe Star notes locals shooting stray chickens, prompting threats of a fist on the nose, while a satirical line claims chickens return home to roost.
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