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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1975
Page
1
A city consolidation request affecting 79 000 residents is denied amid concerns raised by officials and residents. The decision impacts local governance and service delivery plans for the affected community.
Clark County Commission reveals more than 75,000 residents in Paradise Winchester Sunrise Manor and East Las Vegas Townships will lose the vote for city offices in November 1976 as consolidation sets new city limits in 1977. Officials seek a special session to fix SB 601 while Bartley argues the law is constitutional for a temporary transition.
A New York lawyer expected Howard Hughes in a San Francisco court for a deposition but Hughes ignored the order. Federal Judge Alfonso Zirpoli had demanded Hughes appear at 10 am, yet Hughes did not attend.
A column argues that government decency should set a civil example and condemns IRS actions against Judge Moon Mullen. It criticizes thirteen agents storming a courtroom and warns such tactics undermine rights and public trust. It also covers Howard Hughes estate intrigue via attorney Bader seeking legal dead status and a Welsh claimant.
Planning chief Nikolai Baibakov outlined a 1976 plan with total industrial growth of 4.3 percent, food processing at 2.7 percent, and heavy industry up 4.9 percent, blaming 1975 weather and delays while aiming to boost exports. Finance minister Vasily Garbuzov announced a 1976 state budget of 294 billion dollars, with defense at 23 billion. diplomats say defense spending is often misclassified. Western analysts note the targets mark the least ambitious postwar expansion, and stress the impact of a disastrous grain crop around 160 to 150 million tons on consumer goods.
The Sun notes Jack Benny turning 80 while still performing with the vibrant persona of a 39 year old. The piece frames his long career as a model for embracing age with energy and humor.
IRS agents retrieved two large boxes and about a dozen packets of traffic citations and court dockets seized from Las Vegas Municipal Court Friday. Petitions moved to transfer the show cause hearing to federal court, with U.S. Attorney Lawrence Semenza seeking removal and Judge Roger D. Foley to set a federal date. Municipal officials were notified of the transfer.
Patricia Hearst starts psychiatrist care in a jail conference room in Redwood City while held on armed robbery charges. Dr. Elizabeth Richards treats her for neuroses produced by captivity. trial date set for January 26. Hearst was captured September 18 after 19 months as a fugitive and earlier kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.
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