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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
10
A reader accuses Clark County Health Department of failing to control Henderson industrial plants and chlorine gas emissions from Stauffer Chemical. He cites repeated complaints, toxic fumes, damaged trees, high water bills, and calls for license revocation and stronger action.
A reader from Ben Smith criticizes a Aug. 4 paper picture and text on oriental girls. He argues Japanese glamour is family centered and contrasts U S image with Japanese brides. He questions Hollywood and European socialites seeking American wives.
A white writer urges calm and self discipline for the Black community, praising gradual reform and lawful avenues for change. She cites Joe Louis as an example and warns against labeling the community irresponsible or seeking special privileges, stressing responsible citizenship and achievement.
Las Vegas letters writer C. E. Cochran argues rising prices stem from government competition with American business. He criticizes labor and management blame, cites Reynolds and GE bids, and urges holding line on groceries, housing, and steel. He claims middlemen profit and urges the Senate to focus on bankers and merchants over steel.
A reader letter argues the world is not worth saving citing dishonesty in customer service unions newspapers churches and personal failings. The writer challenges societal hypocrisy and ends with a provocative question about value and change.
Evelyn Valent voices support for Paul Price and his investigative Sun column urging scrutiny of officials in Nevada. She defends bold language as needed to reveal shenanigans, calls for continued reporting, and notes her voting and newspaper habits from Henderson.
A group of seven motorcyclists recounts harassment by police at the county line during an August trip to Las Vegas. They faced threats of jail and impounding bikes labeled as vagrants while being misidentified as Hells Angels. The riders defend themselves as workers with families and question law enforcement conduct.
The Las Vegas Sun explains editorial page policy for reader letters under Where We Stand. Letters must be under 150 words and may be edited or shortened. Libelous or tasteless content will be rejected. writers must sign and request name withholding if desired.
A reader criticizes Saturday TV programming for adults and children, describing voice overload from cartoons, and links TV advertising to high prices and waste. The letter cites a Safeway incident where a mother scolded a screaming child over a cereal box, claiming the family bears the cost of advertising and packaging.
A Boulder Dam exhibit sponsored by the fair board will be shown at the Orange County airport in Southern California. A Las Vegas resident criticizes the Fair and Recreation Board for the display’s eight hour window and chosen location, calling the arrangement wasteful.
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