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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
8
SUN columnist Joe Delaney humorously called the world’s largest leprechaun is on vacation and expected back the day after Labor Day. He was last heard pursuing a Galway sunset from Spiddal near Teac Furbo. An Irish hour for television may return this fall.
A 42 year old woman pleaded nolo contendere to one count of tax evasion and received three years probation from U S District Judge Roger Foley. Marijanne Jackson formerly worked in Stardust Hotel publicity and with her husband William Fisher allegedly used phony names to conceal about 50000 dollars in government taxes.
Temple Beth Sholom names Daniel Goldfarb president with Mike Cherry and Mike Katz as vice presidents Irving Steinberg as treasurer and Sandra Brown as secretary Goldfarb vows focus on youth programs. A traffic light at East Sahara and Atlantic replaces no overhead crossing yet sought after by residents. Helena Gorbena 13 was killed at that intersection last fall prompting petitions for an overpass. State Labor Commission finds no minor labor law violations at Western Linen Co following a raid that netted 32 illegal entrants. Water Street Henderson will close Aug 22 for about 2 1/2 months for widening and upgrades by Nevada Rock and Sand Co at a cost of 233 805.
Cynthia Dusel-Bacon, 31, a U S Geological Survey field assistant, lost her left arm in a female Alaskan black bear attack east of Fairbanks while studying the Salcha River area. She was flown to Stanford Medical Center in stable condition after the bear was shot.
County administrator Richard Bunker and assistant Bruce Spaulding may head administrative services for both the city and county amid talk of a contractual joint arrangement. Mayor Briare noted city manager Bill Adams’ resignation and discussed potential shifts while praising Adams and outlining possible next steps.
Toyota Motor Sales U S A recalls 134000 Corona and Mark II models from 1970 71 due to a faulty floor mounted transmission switch that could short and start an electrical fire. No injuries reported. Owners will be notified by mail when replacement parts are ready next month.
Sacramento California records show 988.5 million gallons of gasoline used in June per the state Board of Equalization. The figure marks a historic high for the month, reflecting strong demand across the state and contributing to ongoing fuel consumption trends.
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