Charter Tour Agencies Fight Airlines in Las Vegas Hotel Debate
Las Vegas hotel managers heard from members of the Airline Charter Tour Operators Association on Friday urging opposition to a bill that would let airlines compete with tour operators. Howard Boros, attorney for the tour agents, urged hotel executives to lobby Washington against the measure, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices for travelers. He noted Sen. Howard Cannon’s staff and the Senate subcommittee backing action, while stressing that airlines favor controlling tours to maximize profits.
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Washington, D.C
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16-year-old computer prodigy wins FBLA data processing top honor
William Watson, 16, of Southern Nevada Vocational Technical School, took first place among 26 at a Washington DC data processing contest sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America. He scored 100 percent on both written and practical tests and leads independent consulting since age 14.
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William Watson
Washington, D.C
Future Business Leaders of America
Welfare Probe Extends Into Next Week
A district attorney investigation into possible misuse of welfare funds in Clark County continues with interviews. Authorities expect charges this week, now likely by midweek, involving about 4000 dollars in overpaid welfare grants reported after a client complained of an altered check.
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Barbara Brady
Social Service
Knife linked to Clark County murder case in Johnstone trial
Jurors heard testimony about a knife found behind a car seat during Robert G. Johnstone's trial for the Dec. 18, 1971 murder of Eugene and Mary Carone at the Westward Ho Motel. Prosecutors tie the weapon to the defendants after Bois Paulette and Claude Theriault fled to California and were later arrested.
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Body in Lake Mead May Be Murder Victim
Park rangers dragged the Vegas Wash area at Lake Mead seeking a reported human body sighted by a fisherman Wednesday night. Heavy pollution and poor visibility limited diving until Thursday. no body was found by Friday night.
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Lake Mead
Las Vegas
Park Service
Newton Sykes
Sykes
School Arbitrator Seeks Additional Week for Wage Dispute
Arbitrator William Eaton of San Francisco asked for more time to issue a recommendation on the wage dispute between the school district and teachers. He will delay his report from Friday to next Friday. Arbitration is nonbinding and both sides may reject the recommendation. Teachers had sought a 12 percent raise, then 10.5 percent, after rejecting a 1.5 percent offer.
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William Eaton
San Francisco
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