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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
2
A Sun editorial argues local agencies waste tax dollars with no accountability. The piece counsels citizens to support steady progress while avoiding economic ruin, stating the goal is to avoid hindering the community’s advancement and to resist becoming complacent or careless with finances.
Dennis Lee Miner 21 of 156 Albert St. was allowed to withdraw a guilty plea to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend Paula Nichols. Judge Mendoza said the case warranted at least second degree murder and noted prior unfavorable parole prospects. District Attorney Franklin said a new open murder complaint would be filed.
UPI reports the 33 victims of the latest hijacking were allowed to fly home from Cuba after a refugee shuttle completed its quota. FBI and federal agents questioned passengers as the hijacker, calling himself Eddie Canters, remained under investigation. The incident marked the 15th hijacking to Cuba this year.
Leonard R. Fayle resigned from the Las Vegas Valley Water District board where he had served since 1958 and was chairman. He lost re election to Jack Doyle on November 5. Roger Hall will chair pro tem until a new president is elected. Next meeting set for January 7.
Reservations remain for a trial ride through Valley of Fire State Park on Saturday. More than 200 riders are expected to take part, ending with a street dance in Overton. A champagne break is planned at mid point. Information and reservations are at the Hacienda Hotel, Western clothing stores, and county riding stables.
The Regional Planning Commission backed a 487 unit Incline Village subdivision at Lake Tahoe and deferred action on a 9000 acre North Shore master plan. Developer Donald Marek said subdivision approval will aid land acquisition, with much land to be deeded as open areas.
Mayor Oran K. Grayson and three city officials will fly to New Orleans to attend the National League of Cities 45th annual Congress of Cities from tomorrow for six days. City Commissioners James Corey and Wesley G. Howery and City Attorney Sid Whitmore join the mayor, with about 3 000 mayors and municipal officials expected. The host is New Orleans Mayor Victor H. Schiro and the event theme is Municipal Responsiveness in a Changing World.
President elect Nixon disclosed he asked Chief Justice Warren to remain until the term ends in June to avoid court disruption. Press secretary Ronald Ziegler said Warren agreed in a telephone call after earlier retirement talks. Nixon plans to nominate a successor but has no clear choice yet.
Nixon aide Ronald L. Ziegler says Hubert H. Humphrey declined the U N ambassadorship offered after the election. Humphrey told Nixon he preferred to return to his home state after meeting in Florida. He had said previously he was offered a cabinet level post but refused. J R Wiggins remains Johnson’s UN appointee.
Brennan and Rogers secured a 96000 plus settlement for Donald Berry a 34 year old telephone company employee injured July 1966 at Central Telephone Co when an oil fuse cutout burst showering hot oil. Nevada Power Co and G and W Electric Specialties Inc jointly liable. James Brennan a Clark County commissioner elect led the firm.
President Johnson plans a substantial automatic pay increase for Nixon and top federal officials, with Congress to decide any changes. The move follows a special pay commission's recommendations raising the President to 150000 and other federal leaders to new levels, pending approval before Nixon's inauguration.
Dr Kline a Nevada Association of Chiropractic Medicine member with over twenty years in Nevada accepts on the job and car accident insurance cases. He is a post graduate of Spears Hospital and operates 9 00 A.M. to 7 00 P.M. Call 382 8594 for appointments. Offices at the Heers Roeder Building corner 1111 Las Vegas Blvd South.
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