Carpet gift to governor sparks ethics debate in Nevada
Governor Paul Laxalt faced scrutiny after a $5,000 blue wool carpet donated by Bigelow Sanford Co. was requested by his cabinet. Assemblyman Mel Close, Jr. called for a possible legislative probe into solicited gifts to see if special treatment followed. The governor said the donation followed a mansion refurnishing push and was not previously donated. The issue raises questions about influence and state dealings.
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Coroner Rules Officers Cleared in Youths Death
A coroner's jury ruled four sheriff's officers acted justifiably when 17 year old Cipriano Jack Vasquez was killed during a jailbreak robbery at Friendly Fergie's Gambling Saloon. Officers testified Vasquez swung a toy pistol and a real gun, prompting gunfire from Brown Albright Lee and Duggan as they hid near the bar. Vasquez died within minutes. a pathologist noted a sedative in his system at the time.
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Tax reform ideas urged by Nevada Senator Cannon
The column discusses what can and should be done about taxes with quotes attributed to Will Rogers as a backdrop. Senator Howard Cannon outlines proposed approaches and the need for reform in a guest column from Nevada.
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Tax reform debate vows fair shares and reforms
The speaker criticizes extended surtaxes and tax loopholes that allow high earners to avoid taxes. He argues for reform to lighten burdens where needed and raise them where appropriate, warning that failure could spark a taxpayer revolt.
Kennedy's Wife Loses Her Child In Miscarriage
Joan Kennedy, wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, suffered her third miscarriage in Hyannis Massachusetts. She rested comfortably after cancelling plans for a camping trip. The senator rushed from Nantucket Island to the hospital when informed of her illness. the baby had been due in February.
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Pentagon Mum On Release Of 3 Pilots By Koreans
North Korea said the three U S Army helicopter crewmen are alive but wounded. Chicago minister Rev Paul Lindstrom announced private negotiations to secure release on September 18 and planned Panmunjom entry with State Department permission next week.
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Labor Day Weekend In Las Vegas Draws Crowds
LV prepares for a three day Labor Day weekend with tourists flocking to Southern Nevada. Government offices will close while police sheriff and fire departments increase staffing to handle larger crowds. Clark County Democratic Central Committee hosts a Labor Day Family Picnic at Lorenzi Park at 2 p.m. Monday with free admission and a one dollar plate fee. Falcon Service Club at Nellis AFB sponsors an old sash event.
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Combat Troops Remaining In Thai Troop Cutbacks
Bangkok officials say initial U S troop withdrawals from Thailand will likely cover support units rather than air combat forces. The pace hinges on Laos Cambodia and Vietnam. Talks with Thailand may slip from Monday to Wednesday. no plan to pull out the 400 U S Special Forces camps.
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Weather Summary For Today With Readable Details
Mostly fair weather with southerly winds. Today's high near 100 and low around 70. Yesterday's high 98 and low 79. Noontime humidity around 40 percent. Sunrise at 6 10 and sunset at 7 11.
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