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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

7

Nidus Threatens Nevada Desert Says Parasitologists

Nevada research on desert parasites is urged as UNLV biologist Monday and Dr. Bert Babero warn of unseen disease cycles. The five day American Society of Parasitologists meeting at Sahara Hotel draws 400 to 500 scientists from nations including Italy China Chile Peru and Puerto Rico.

Nevada Desert UNLV Monday Yople Bert Babero Babero American Society of Parasitologists Space Center of Sahara Hotel California Utah Italy Republic of China Chile Peru Iraq Philippines Australia Puerto Rico

Top Guns Shoot Out At Noon in Virginia City

Reno contractor Cal Eilrich hosts a two day quick draw contest in Virginia City to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. About 30 contestants including former world champion George Reese and world record holders Dave Tuttle and Jim Dyer will compete from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Aug 2021 with entry fees and hats passed among spectators.

Virginia City UPT Reno Cal Eilrich

Union Moves to Reorganize Rebellious Supper Clubs

Culinary Union Local 26 Secretary Treasurer Ben Schmoutey said efforts are underway to reorganize five supper clubs that broke from the union before the slain former leader. NLRB rules limit representation until March while negotiations continue with some Class B restaurants where contracts expired May 1.

Culinary Union Local 26 Ben Schmoutey al Bramlet Schmoutey National Labor Relations Board NLRB Starboard Tack Copper Cart Peppermill Flame

Change Agent Workshop Set by Equal Opportunity Officers

The Southwestern Equal Opportunity Officers Association sponsors a workshop on becoming an effective change agent in organizations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Royal Inn. John Phillips of HUD will conduct the session. Rosalie Larson handles reservations.

Southwestern Equal Opportunity Officers Association the Royal Inn John Phillips HUD

Strictly For Laughs By Joey Adams

A comedian recalls actors with glazed looks and self importance. A ham sits in a cheap eatery where his Equity waiter peers mock his ego. The London Hamlet fiasco ends with the star blaming the script for the boos as he proclaims his own genius.

Equity van Harris London Hamlet England

North Shore Lake Tahoe Could Form New County Study

A Nevada legislative subcommittee examined creating a new county on the north shore of Lake Tahoe and studied tax revenue from the area. The panel ordered staff to assess ballot legality for a Washoe County Nov 1978 advisory referendum, with a public hearing set Aug 31 at Incline High School. Ed Shore reported the north shore adds about 8.2 percent of Washoe County property tax receipts.

Carson City UPI Lake Tahoe Washoe County Crystal Bay Incline Village Robert Weise Shore Lake County County Aide

Management Specialists To Talk Energy Saving

Energy management specialists from across the nation meet at the Maxim Hotel on August 22 and 23 to discuss conserving energy in large commercial buildings. Joe Beck of J.C. Penney Co. will describe a program to save millions of kilowatt hours in 1977 using Chillitrol H units in 360 stores.

Maxim Los Angles J.C. Penny Las Vegas Potho

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