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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1977

Page

7

Soviet Attacks US Journalism Over Son of Sam Coverage

Izvestia charged New York media profited from the Son of Sam killings citing newspaper, TV, and book deals. The piece argued sensational coverage terrorized New York and linked blood and money in free enterprise.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union New York Izvestia David Berkowitz Society of Free Enterprise Zvestia

Ray alleges Playboy polygraph on King slaying misreads

James Earl Ray’s attorney criticizes Playboy for alleging Ray acted alone in the King assassination based on a polygraph. Ray’s lawyer calls the test inconclusive and plans another lie detector examination.

Nashville, Tenn UPI James Ear Ray Playboy Magazine Martin Luther King Jr Jack Kershaw Nashville Playboy King Memphis Kershaw Examiner

Unclear text on personal finances and rewards

The fragment urges examining a bank account but cautions against decisions based on presumed low intellect. It references Oss and NV NS Positive CYCl nevs, implying rewards for hard work may come sooner than expected, though details are unclear.

Nevada Industrial Commission Proposes Worker Injury Lump Sum Rules

The Nevada Industrial Commission outlines measures to cut costs for large safety conscious employers and to allow lump sum payments for workers with 12 percent or greater disability. Public hearings are planned in Las Vegas after Carson City session. Regulators will assess safety records, set rates by company, and ensure safeguards before approving lump sums with consultants and vocational evaluators.

Carson City API Nevada Nevada Industrial Commission Las Vegas NIC John Reiser Reiser Jim Lorigan John Coffin Reno Patricia Becker

Energy Study Tabled By Convention Board

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority referred a $20 500 energy analysis proposal back to the facilities committee. Ian Boyd cited poor prior experience with the vendor Standard Utilities Research Engineers. The study would survey energy conservation at the convention center and assess potential savings and possible utility overcharges. The flat fees total 17 000 for the survey and 3 500 for a telephone survey. The board also approved East Hall opening plans for Sept 5 and discussed catering, advertising, and football use at stadiums, with July conventions revenue and attendance noted.

Facilities Committee Las Vegas New East Araserv Catering Convention Center Charles McManus

Veteran Frank Robinson to celebrate 100th birthday

Frank Robinson, a Spanish American War veteran, will turn 100 on Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Reno. He has already received a birthday card from President Carter and will be honored at a party at the hospital with state and federal dignitaries and veterans organization officials attending.

Reno Nev UPI Frank Robinson Veterans Administration Hospital Robinson Carter Noe

A Danger In Selecting Furniture Trends

The article warns against buying furniture purely on fashion trends and urges buyers to choose items they truly like. It emphasizes the furniture may outlive trends and stresses personal taste as the guiding principle. It also invites readers to shop today and save about a third on name brand merchandise.

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