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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
3
A probate judge in Houston postponed until November 14 the trial to determine Howard Hughes's legal residence for estate and tax purposes. The case was to begin September 12. the delay follows ongoing disputes in Nevada and California, with Texas Attorney General John Hill seeking residency to enforce inheritance taxes.
Listing of Las Vegas Sun editors and staff roles including editor and publisher H M Greenspun president and various department heads. Subscription rates and postal information note second class postage and association memberships.
A district attorney's opinion says West Las Vegas could be split into two county commissioner districts but must avoid diluting minority voting strength. The county must use contiguous, compact districts with one seat per district, considering natural boundaries and existing incumbents. Potential maps show North Las Vegas as a separate district, with Owens Avenue as a dividing line, potentially halving West Las Vegas. Commissioner seats and term lengths are outlined, and new district proposals are to be presented Sept. 6.
Nevada moves to require comprehensive energy standards in new homes and commercial buildings, covering insulation and mechanical controls, lighting and energy systems. A public panel begins review in Sparks with hearings planned in Reno Las Vegas and Elko, and final adoption due by year end with July 1 1978 effective date. Senator Gary Sheerin says the law expands energy saving beyond insulation and reduces red tape by centralizing review. Credit for solar and non consumed energy is built in, and switching controls for lights will be standardized.
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