Nevada Seeks Return of Public Lands From Federal Control
A Nevada legislative subcommittee urged Congress to restore public lands to state ownership, proposing the state gradually selects portions each year until full control is regained. Currently 87 percent of Nevada lands are federally managed, with no timetable set. Assemblywoman Karen Hayes cautioned progress won’t be instant.
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Board Delays Clerk Hearing in Mullen Dispute
The Civil Service Board postponed the hearing for Margaret James, senior Municipal Court clerk fired by Judge Robert Mullen for refusing to swear in a witness. The complaint was deemed not board matter and will be corrected and resubmitted.
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Robert Mullen
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Joe Shoemaker
Susan Jenkins
Bill Adams
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Cannon Urges B-1 Production Despite Senate Delay
Nevada Senator Howard Cannon urged immediate B-1 bomber production, saying the aircraft is ready and delaying to next year would weaken U.S. strategic forces. He spoke to the Henderson Democratic Club as chairman of the Senate Armed Services subcommittee, noting $1.5 billion in defense funding and potential February production go ahead. Cannon warned delays could erode deterrence and referenced Minuteman missiles and SALT talks with the Soviet Union.
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Howard Cannon
Soviet Union
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Cannon
Tactical Air
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
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Congress
Blakemore presses for state control of Nevada lands
Senator Richard Blakemore outlines a continuous version of land returns until 100 percent is achieved and urges inclusion in a selective process used by Alaska and Arizona. He rejects fears of losing highway funds and discusses veto power with Assemblyman Tom Hickey while noting southern Nevada’s landlocked status and needs in ranching areas.
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D-Tonopah
Nevada
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Alaska
Arizona
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Legislative Counsel Bureau
Tom Hickey
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Las Vegas
Rehearing Bid Rejected on Indian Springs Zone Change
Las Vegas area dispute over a 143.5 acre Cold Creek subdivision near Indian Springs ends with Clark County Commission denying Howard Booth’s rehearing request 4 to 3. The action rezoned land to rural estates for a 196 lot project by Ron Rudin Construction Co.
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Stadium Concession Deadlocks Authority Vote
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board deadlocked over awarding the Las Vegas Stadium food and beverage concession after a heated discussion. The dispute involved Rebels Booster Club and Araserv Inc bidding, accusations of political influence, and a comparison of bidders' financial returns and qualifications.
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Peccole
Robert Broadbent
Boosters
Broadbent
Paul Christiansen
Christiensen
Maxwell Arguments Wrap Up
Final arguments begin Wednesday in the murder trial of Rosalie Maxwell. The 45 year old former Caesars Palace cocktail waitress is accused of hiring 26 year old pool boy Jerry Weakland to knife Hilda Krause wife of Caesars slot manager Marvin Krause. The trial is in its sixth week in District Judge Jim Brennan's courtroom.
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Caesars Palace
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Caesars
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Jim Brennan
Refunding of Bonds Saves Money for Las Vegas Center
Clark County Commission approved reselling 12.07 million dollars in bonds for Las Vegas Convention Center construction to secure a lower interest rate. Bond consultant Guild Gray said original issue in May 1975 aimed to start work for the Homebuilders Convention. Resale cuts interest from 7.27% to 6.27% and retires the debt two years earlier, saving about 2.1 million.
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Convention Center
Gray
Las Vegas
Convention Authority
Sen Garn’s Wife Killed in Nebraska Auto Crash
Hazel Garn, wife of Sen Jake Garn, died in a one car rollover on I-80 near Sidney Nebraska. Their children Susan 16 Ellen 13 and Jeff 10 were treated and released from Memorial Hospital in Sidney. A fourth child Jacob was at Denver with relatives. Sen Garn was en route to join them.
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UPI
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Jake Garn
Utah
Nebraska
Garn
Susan
Ellen
Jeff
Memorial Hospital
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Como TV Special To Be Filmed Here
NBC to film the Perry Como Las Vegas Hilton show Aug 25 26 with guests Rich Little Ann Margret the Argentine Gauchos and Bare Touch of Vegas dancers. Tickets are free two per person per show with doors opening hours announced and child restrictions noted.
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Perry Como
Hilton Showroom
Como
Ann-Margret
Rich Little
Vegas
Las Vegas Hilton
Hilton
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