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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
13
A teenage beauty titled Miss Alkali will preside over the Gables Day events on September 11 marking a highlight in the community celebration.
The New Mrs. America Pageant will be held January 29 1977 at the Las Vegas Hilton. A spokesman said the event will honor Mrs. America for strength and service and will be nationally televised. Qualifications and entry details will be announced soon.
The sales director at Bunkers Eden Vale was arrested by Metro police on Wednesday afternoon and booked into Clark County Jail for embezzlement. Arrested was Donald Ray Roundtree, 31, of 5900 W Tropicana Ave. Police said Roundtree was ...
A federal court jury acquitted Candalero Cortez-Carrillo of selling counterfeit registration cards to illegal aliens. Deliberating under two hours, the panel found no guilt on charges that he sold two fake green cards in May 1975, despite two aliens being found with the cards by immigration authorities.
More than 50 residents, led by Terrell Hansen of 4000 Emerson Ave, form No Freeway on Lamb to oppose the east leg of the US 95 Expressway along Lamb Boulevard near Sandhill Road and Tropicana Avenue. The group met August 26 to organize against the proposed route.
Rep. Shirley Chisholm says Jimmy Carter could be more responsive to black interests than any prior president due to black support in securing the Democratic nomination. She notes Carter embraced platform goals of black elected officials meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, in May.
The longtime advocate recalls black support for Carter in Florida and North Carolina to defeat Wallace and notes the African plank in the Democratic platform urging majority rule in South Africa and arms sales ban. She explains Carter’s Southern Baptist faith strengthened his campaign and reflects on her own 1972 run and shifts from Udall to Carter due to shared Maverick traits.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Commission approved retroactive raises for 981 officers and staff. About 702 PPA members get $33 more monthly for a one year contract. 250 PPCEA civilian employees receive $19 more monthly. Management personnel get 3 percent, with 2 percent retroactive and 1 percent in January, while two unions avoid benefit reductions.
General hints warn of a tense day with nervousness and the need for self control to avoid trouble. Aries should travel carefully and help with communications. Taurus advises caution with finances and checking reports. Gemini should avoid mistakes and arguments. Moon Children urged to release frustration. Leo cautions about pushing friends. Virgo to follow rules and handle career precisely. Libra to focus on promises and new ideas while avoiding bickers. Scorpio to avoid obligations that cause future trouble and quarrels with loved ones. Sagittarius warned against altering plans and urged public image improvement. Capricorn to fulfill obligations despite a difficult coworker. Aquarius to choose affordable recreation and show kindness. Pisces to ease home tensions and avoid new projects. Children born today may stir things up and solve problems, with guidance toward trouble shooting and spiritual training. The stars imply personal responsibility shapes outcomes.
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