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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1975

Page

3

SNMH Aims for Profit as Bills Push Clearance Plan

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital management expects to return to profitability by year end after a July deficit of 20 726. Larry Russell said billing procedures are improving and third party pay audits are under way as hospital seeks to recover 946 957 in vendor bills and 8 4 million in receivables. Trustees approved hiring two collection agencies M and M Collection Bureau and Interstate Collection Agency to pursue debtors with fees of one third and 40 percent respectively, while an attorney for collections was tabled pending more information.

Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital SNMH Hyatt Medical Management Larry Russell Commission Russell M and M Collection Bureau Interstate Collection Agency Las Vegas

Five Appointed To Clark County Board Of Equalization

Clark County commissioners named five members to the County Board of Equalization under a new state law. Appointees include Thalia Dondero for three years, Reno Frazza of First National Bank for four years, Jack Libby of Southern Nevada Home Builders for four years, Gene Miller of Union Plaza Hotel for three years, and North Las Vegas Councilman Dan Mahoney for two years.

Clark County Commission County Board of Equalization Thalia Dondero Reno Frazza Furst National Bank Jack Libby Southern Nevada Homebuilders Gene Miller Union Plaza Hotel North Las Vegas Dan Mahoney Las Vegas Sun, Inc Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada Douglas Ritchie Ward Griffith Co Chicago Detroit New York San Francisco Los Angeles United Press International Nevada State Press Association American Publisher's Association Califor Publisher's Association Ne Audit Bureau of Circulation

Tourists Fall Prey to Strip Robberies and Kidnap Attempt

Metro police report two gunpoint robberies on the Las Vegas Strip within 24 hours. Patrick L Ryan, 69, Ansonia CT, was shot in the abdomen but survived. Kenneth Cohn, Los Angeles, aided the wounded man. Richard Geiss, 47, Bellflower CA, surrendered $275 and a ticket after a purse robbery near the Flamingo. Glen Darlene, Las Vegas, lost $140 in a car purse grab. Two hitchhikers, Georgia Saunders and Patrick McCombs, were robbed after a ride from Flagstaff to Las Vegas, with Saunders later released unharmed. two male suspects identified as DeAnthony Kaywartha and Larry Tyrone Gumms were arrested by California Highway Patrol. The FBI considered the case before returning it to Las Vegas police.

Metro Sunrise Hospital Patrick L Ryan Ansonia Conn Ryan Sadie Riviera Road Riviera Algiers Hotel Kenneth Cohn Los Angeles Cohn Glenn Darlene Las Vegas Third and Clark Darlene Metro Police Georgia Saunders South Africa Patrick McCombs Houston Texas Flagstaff Ari Jean McCombs Miss Saunders McCombs California Highway Patrol Miss Saunders Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI DeAnthony Kaywartha Larry Tyrone Gumms Daly City Calif

County approves 26 new hires amid hiring freeze

Clark County Commission approved adding 26 positions to replace staff who left. Roles include airport janitor, auditors, attorney, DA office clerk, district court bailiff, four juvenile services workers, six sanitation workers, maintenance janitor, keypunch operator, social worker, and a secretary for Judge Del Guy with a pay boost. Shen Lewicki moves from DA office to Guy’s legal secretary post at 936 a month.

Clark County Commission Commission Sanitation District del Guy Shen Lewicki District Attorney's Office Guy

Las Vegas to Hike Garbage Fees 78 Cents Oct 1

The Las Vegas City Commission approves a Silver State Disposal rate increase averaging 78 cents monthly starting Oct 1, contingent on comparable hikes across the county. Opponents raise concerns over waste spill incidents and prior deal transparency, with a review set to align with surrounding jurisdictions.

Las Vegans City Commission Silver State Disposal Company

Driving For Fun Share Drops in Private Auto Travel

The Federal Highway Administration reports that over 40 percent of private auto travel is for earning a living, while only 35 percent is used for social and recreational travel. The findings highlight a shift in how Americans use their cars for work and leisure.

Washington Federal Highway Administration

Airport Renovation Request Tabled

Clark County Commissioners tabled a request by Howard Hughes Summa Corp to renovate the executive terminal at McCarran International Airport. They may renegotiate the lease to raise rent as operations shifted from fixed base to charter services, with Summa arguing the lease already allows charter work.

Clark County Howard Hughes Summa Corp McCarran International Airport Hughes McCarran Robert Broadbent Hughe’s Corporation Summa George Ogilvie

Magistrate Sets Bail for Two in Jewel Theft Case

U S Magistrate Joseph Ward set bail for James E. Hutchinson 26 Springfield Missouri and Kay Lowry 35 Phoenix Arizona at 75000 and 30000. They were arrested Monday in a hotel parking lot. Jewel haul valued at 69000 remains missing after August 4 Scottsdale jewelry store hold up.

U.S Joseph Ward James E. Hutchinson Springfield Kay Lowry Phoenix Ariz Scottsdale, Ariz

Funeral set for Leah Glenn Gammell widow of Tropicana exec

Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Palm Chapel for Leah Glenn Gammell 74 wife of retired Tropicana Hotel executive Lou Gammell. The Bishop Ferris Bunker will officiate. She died Tuesday in San Mateo California after a life as a homemaker. Memorials may go to the Diabetic Foundation. Survived by widower Lou Gammell son Commander Clark Gammell US Navy seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Burial at Palm Memorial Park Funeral handled by Palm Mortuary.

Palm Chapel Leah Glenn Gammell Tropicana Hotel Lou Gammell Ferris Bunker First Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mrs. Gammell Wells New Reno Las Vegas Lou South 17Th St Clark Gammell U.S. Navy Virginia Beach Palm Memorial Park Palm Mortuary

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