County Sees Need for Bonds to Expand Jail and Courthouse
Clark County officials warn that jail overcrowding and the need for a courthouse expansion require a $7 million jail unit and a courthouse addition, with each city and county sharing costs. They note delays from a lawsuit over a hospital renovation bond could cost over $1 million and stress broader needs for sanitation and Juvenile Court facilities as growth continues into 1980 and beyond.
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Gov Rhodes hit by pie at Ohio State Fair opening
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes was struck in the face with a cream pie hurled by a demonstrator at the state fair in Columbus. The assailant, Steven E. Conliff, was charged with simple assault, while six others faced unlawful disruption charges as security was tightened around Rhodes during the ceremony.
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FTC Officer Urges Funeral Industry Crackdown Across Nation
A Federal Trade Commission hearing officer urged enforcement of strong rules to curb misrepresentations in the $2 billion funeral industry. The 155 page report questions body snatching bans, defends prior authorization for body pickup, warns of consumer ignorance on funeral laws and prices, and notes industry influence on state regulations.
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Las Vegas Weather Forecast Pulse
Periods of rain are forecast through Thursday with showers. Winds rise near showers. Temperatures today reach 90 to 100 degrees with a low around 80. Yesterday's high was 92 and the low 77. Humidity ranges 71 to 41 percent. Air pollution index stands at 39 indicating fair air quality. Sunrise is at 6 00 a m and sunset at 7 29 p m.
Weather Outlook: Showers and Thunderstorms Across Large Area
Wednesday showers and thundershowers develop from Arkansas to New England with wet weather in the west and generally fair conditions elsewhere across the nation.
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Stocks Fall Off Sharply
New York stocks slid to a 19 month low as investors sold amid rising interest rates and signs of slowing economy. The Dow fell to 869.28, the NYSE composite slipped to 53.53, while Digital Equipment dropped 3% after announcing plans for 200 million dollars of debentures.
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Census finds rise of one and two person households in 1976
Census Bureau data show households with one person at 20.6 percent and two person families at 30.6 percent of all households in 1976. Fewer births later marriages and higher incomes contribute to the shift though married couples still dominate, at nearly two-thirds.
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Foster's Shoes Ad Feels Comfort and Style in Shoes
Footwear retailer Foster's Shoes at 119 Morth 3rd showcases fashionable comfort for men women and children with a focus on fit and style across a range of sizes and styles.
American Tiny Boat Conquers Atlantic to Paris
American yacht builder Allen Cargile, 46, piloted a 30 foot boat named The Spirit of Nashville from New York to Paris in 32 days, surpassing Lindbergh’s record. He cried upon docking on the Seine opposite the Eiffel Tower as his wife Phyllis and his mother joined him with Volvo officials and spectators present.
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Tut Heads South to New Orleans Exhibit Opening
United Press International reports King Tut treasures travel under heavy secrecy and security as they prepare for an exhibit opening in New Orleans on Sept. 18. Details remain undisclosed due to precautions. וה
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Washington Sues Major Oil Firms Over Monopolization
Washington State files antitrust suit in U S District Court charging ten large oil firms conspired to monopolize production and distribution in six western states. Attorney General Slade Gorton leads the case seeking treble damages.
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Youth As Adult in West Side Sniping Probe
A 15-year-old boy faces adult court status as prosecutors will seek felony charges for wounding two people during a sniping incident in a West Side neighborhood. The youth, unnamed, is in juvenile custody amid hearings tied to a dispute with a former girlfriend. Oakland publisher Dean Lesher loses bid for more water. drought committee limits to 330 gallons daily for his six-person home.
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