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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1977
Page
5
A column vents about Detroit governance and public records on Ogilvie and Bunker. It questions gaming licensing, closed hearings, billboard influence, and a proposed Hall of Justice with calls for accessible offices and voter-approved bonds.
Clark County building permits surged in July with total new project permits at 31.5 million dollars, up from 14.8 million a year earlier. Additions and alterations reached 34 million, more than double 1976, as duplexes and apartments led growth. Single-family homes rose to 19.9 million from 11.3 million.
The city commission approved purchasing the 1931 building at 212 E. Mesquite from the Clark County Red Cross chapter for 8000 dollars to house the Voluntary Action Center. VAC plans to lease and begin remodeling for occupancy in September, with 8000 more dollars set for upgrades.
The Clark County Commission asked staff to prepare recommendations on funding a $12.4 million hospital renovation. It may cost $1.4 million more long term to sell revenue bonds instead of general obligation bonds. County officials weigh a short term loan until a State Supreme Court ruling.
Delia Martinez of the University of Nevada system says new facilities on university and community college campuses are designed for ready accessibility. Older buildings are being modified where feasible and auxiliary aids are arranged for handicapped students and faculty.
Las Vegas authorities struggle with a loophole ridden ordinance after 32 illegal aliens were arrested at the Western Linen Rental Co plant. City Attorney Sloan doubts charges against operators will stick, plans a show cause hearing, and vows a new ordinance within a month.
A 48 year old Las Vegas woman was severely burned Friday by three robbers who broke into her home at 1515 Phillips St. They dragged her from bed, tied her with nylon stockings, and roasted her with a hot glue gun demanding valuables. Police have few clues on what was taken.
The Nevada Humanities Committee sets Sept 23 and Dec 30 as final grant deadlines for 1977. 33 grants totaling $162,000 have been awarded to Nevada nonprofit groups for humanities and public policy discussion programs. Contact Elmer Cole at Committee Headquarters, Box 8065, Reno, for application details.
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