Nevada recount narrows race as Laxalt plans protest
Democratic Senator Howard Cannon holds an 84 vote lead after a statewide recount with Clark Lincoln Nye and White Pine counties carried by Cannon. Republican challenger Laxalt contemplates a formal contest with the State Supreme Court clerk within five days while Cannon urges election law fixes after widespread ballot challenges and printing errors.
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Gamik’s Union In Court Fight
A legal action by Phil Long’s California Club seeks a preliminary injunction to stop picketing in front of the downtown casino. Dist. Judge Thomas Cravens presides in Zenoff’s absence as the hearing continues. Mihran Mosko testified that a picket roughed him and tore his clothes after he tried to enter with a friend on November 21. Harvey Cullen was identified as the picketer.
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Gadfly vows to probe insurance firms at Las Vegas meet
A Las Vegas Sun column vows to keep a vigilant stance against insurance companies, even after a destructive fire, promising ongoing scrutiny by editors nationwide. Bruce Adams of Las Vegas High School summarizes Clark County youths at the ninth SUN Youth Forum with politics as the focus.
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Watch Your Words Draw Ire at County Courthouse
A heedlessly blunt letter from Dist. Alty Ted Marshall accusing Gail Andress and district judges of being weak kneed sparked a courtroom exchange. Judge John E. Sexton responded with a sharp remark while noting judges’ cooperative stance keeps cases moving. Judge William Compton was unavailable for comment.
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Report finds no new casino tax in Nevada now
The Lybrand firm hired by the Nevada State Gaming Commission recommends keeping casino taxes unchanged until better financial reports are obtained and a continuing analysis program is established. It notes 50 casinos show varied profitability and that a 1 percent tax rise would raise about 2.2 million in revenue but hurt smaller operators and reduce taxable income.
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Insurance Officials Debate Rates at N A I C Convention
At the Flamingo Hotel the National Association of Insurance Commissioners held its third session discussing insurance rates accident and health coverage and related legislation. About 2000 attendees included 500 state officials with the remainder from insurers agencies and business groups. An executive session followed by a plenary meeting was scheduled for today.
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Rough Landing Here Blamed on Flying Error
The Civil Aeronautics Board blamed pilot error for a Feb crash of a Bonanza Air Lines F27 at McCarran Field Las Vegas. Three passengers and three crew survived with no injuries after an overrun during a night landing. Inadequate captain supervision and a poorly planned approach were cited. copilot landed the aircraft as propeller reverse failed.
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SUN Names Calhoun City Editor and Banke Sports Editor
Two Las Vegas SUN staffers were promoted effective immediately. Richard Calhoun becomes city editor after serving as sportswriter and columnist. Jace Banke is named sports editor succeeding Alan Laythorpe. Calhoun, 26, is USC alumnus and former Daily Trojan editor. Banke, 28, joined SUN in July after lengthy Oregon newsroom work and Marine Corps service.
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Variable Cloudiness With Mild Northerly Winds Today
The forecast calls for variable cloudiness and northerly winds of 15 to 20 mph. Expect a high around 60 and a low near 35 with noontime humidity about 31 percent. Sunrise is 6 35 and sunset 4 26.
Cannon's Camp Goes to Court Over Rejections
In Carson City Nevada a court order restrained White Pine County recount officials from rejecting ballots casting a double X and ignored voter intent The order signed in Las Vegas by Dist Judge Jon Collins followed Democratic Sen Howard Cannon’s challenge after he gained 3 percent in the statewide recount The Ely county clerk reported the board had not yet completed tallying all precincts and had only one precinct left to recount
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