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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1976
Page
8
Clark County District Attorney George Holt will seek commission approval for federal funds to expand his office enforcement of child support. The plan would double the program and provide more security for children of divorced parents while reducing taxpayer burden through fewer welfare needs.
State Forester L W Smith announced travel bans on Sierra and Storey County Clark MecNary districts would end Saturday due to recent rain and cooler weather. Restrictions remain in Mt Charleston district until moisture lowers fire danger. He urged hunters to be cautious with tobacco and camp fires ahead of the August 21 archery deer season.
Nevada received 548600 dollars from federal land use receipts including mineral leasing revenues grazing fees and public land sales for year. The Bureau of Land Management said the payment is one of two made each year and it is 115800 dollars more than the same period last year.
In Reno John Mitchell, 34, who was wounded in a July 25 shooting that killed two, dies after weeks of treatment. His father Les also survived the attack at a Lemmon Valley trailer. Mary Millhouse, 54, was killed nearby. Linden Kelso, 63, Panther Valley, is indicted on two murder counts and one attempted murder, later rebooked on a third murder count after Mitchell's death.
The Las Vegas Tonopah Reno Stage Line seeks PSC approval to raise one way adult fares from Las Vegas to East Las Vegas 50 to 75 cents and to Henderson 60 to 90 cents and to Boulder City 1.10 to 1.65. Ten ride commuter fares would jump Las Vegas East Las Vegas 4.50 to 6.75 Henderson 5.50 to 8.10 Boulder City 9.90 to 14.85. Protests due by Sept 1.
Visiting District Judge Bill Beko granted a temporary injunction keeping Pershing County Health Officer Dr. Joseph Presti practicing medicine at least until Nov 10 while he fights to retain his medical license. The State Board of Medical Examiners seeks to suspend his license over malpractice claims including a fatal auto accident case. A further hearing is set for November on Presti's suit to overturn the board action.
A 51-year-old man pleaded guilty to two forgery counts and received a 10 year sentence in Nevada State Prison. Robert Jenkins cashed two stolen checks totaling 40 dollars in April and was arrested trying to cash a third. He has five prior prison terms and four failed parole attempts. his attorney blamed alcohol. Judge Joseph Pavlikowski presided in Clark County District Court.
An apartment blaze in Oakland claimed the lives of a mother and two children. Identified victims are Carol Ann Hill, 27, and her children Aven Leslie, 9, and Shane, 9. Police say the fire was allegedly started by a visitor playing with matches.
The Landmark Hotel kicks off a campaign to raise 7000 for a group of 50 handicapped children from Southern Nevada. Casino staff, with manager Al Casarotto and GM E H Milligan backing, plan a two day trip to Disneyland including flight, hotel stay, and a second day at the park.
Eighth District Court Judge Charles Thompson refused to issue a stay keeping Velvet Touch Massage Parlor open while the owners appeal a Las Vegas City Commission ruling to revoke its license for false advertising. The decision warns a stay could harm public interest and notes a writ of certiorari may be used if the board overstepped authority. City hearings involved professor testimony about Panorama ads implying sexual services alongside massages.
Democrat Jan Jenkins seeks the Assembly Dist. 2 seat after a large dog bit her on Thursday and required emergency care at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Her victorious opponent faces a 10 day quarantine at the local animal shelter while authorities determine the foxed dog’s rabies status.
The Bureau of Land Management will hold 17 public meetings across Nevada to discuss proposed grazing regulation changes designed to modernize management of public lands. Meetings begin Monday at Battle Mountain with dates in Austin Paradise Eureka Denio Orovada Tonopah Ely Carson City Gerlach Caliente Wells Lovelock Elko Las Vegas Winnemucca and Goldfield through September.
The Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah faces a fire safety upgrade ultimatum as the Nevada Gaming Control Board weighs a provisional six month license for Scott Corporation of Las Vegas to buy the property. The board requires state fire marshal clearance before casino or rooms can operate, threatening closure if Scott backs out.
Sacramento California pushed for tighter Tahoe development oversight with AB4160 to reshape the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The bill would raise board seats from 10 to 12 and alter representation, removing a dual-majority rule and easing some approvals. It moves to the Senate floor after an 8-2 Finance Committee vote and awaits state ratifications.
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