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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
3
Young Audiences Inc a local concert group appealed to county officials for funding but was referred to the Recreation and Parks Department. Finance chairman Mrs Harley Harmon said the group plans 200 concerts at local schools this year after presenting 180 last year.
A Mesquite project by George L Harmon to build a concrete block fire station and Justice Court was blocked after the District Attorney's Office ruled the county cannot enter long term leases. Harmon proposed leasing the facility to the county for five years at 250 dollars per month. The idea of a year to year rental was tabled after Chief Civil Deputy Dist Atty James Bartley stated the county lacks the authority for long term leases.
The Eagles will host a cocktail party and dance at 8 30 tonight at Eagles Hall in Las Vegas. A Christmas party for all children of members is scheduled for 3 p m on December 15 at the lodge premises.
The AEC postpones Project Schooner at Pahute Mesa for at least a day due to bad weather. The 35 kiloton detonation aims to create a crater 720 feet wide and 200 feet deep with minimal radiation release, contained at the Nevada Test Site. Findings may aid the Atlantic Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission’s sea level canal plans.
Eighty six impounded vehicles go on public sale at 10 a.m. at 1701 Western Ave. Blair Buzz Jolliff of Downtown Vegas Garage, a City of Las Vegas towing contractor, says the contract expired this month and the city plans a new terms requiring towing concession payments. He notes losses under the current contract as police storage and security costs bite into profits. The auction follows title clearances and legal advertising of the sale.
Ashleman Ivan R. Ashleman elected president of the Las Vegas Young Democrats Club. New officers include Al Levy as vice president Shirley James as corresponding secretary Peggy Polvino recording secretary and Harriett D Andrea as treasurer. Outgoing president Terry Jones moves to the board. Four more board members to be elected at the next meeting. Temple Beth Sholom Plans New Year's Eve Party
Meier 35, scientific adviser to Hughes Nevada Operations, is named to the Task Force on Resources and Environment by President-elect Nixon. He meets Nixon staff in New York City as an appointee. Also, McCarran International Airport reports 11 month income of 2.25 million dollars, up 35.6 percent year over year with a 590,671.23 dollar increase.
Kathy Bell 16 of Las Vegas remained in serious condition in Utah after a stolen car from Denver crashed near Cedar City killing Fred Lackey 17 and injuring Ricky Haley 17. Both teens were parolees from Nevada Youth Training Center Elko. investigations continue.
War saw only 25 000 to 30 000 Jews remaining in Poland from about 3 5 million before the war.
Nevada GOP caucus picks speaker candidates for the 1969 Legislature as Reid County and Washoe County factions vie. Candidates include Lawrence E. Jacobsen of Minden, Zelvin D. Lowman, Howard F. McKissick Jr., and Roy L. Torvinen. Caucus aims to reduce standing committees and name chairmen.
Delores Neonis resigns as executive director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Southern Nevada Chapter accusing the national body of misrepresentation. She states the move followed months of unhappiness with operations and a group walk-out at a local meeting attended by national representatives. The protest centered on alleged recruiting and organizing practices of the national organization.
The Las Vegas Sun lists editorial and managerial staff including H M Greenspun editor and publisher and Bryn Armstrong executive editor. It provides addresses, offices, and roles for department heads and managers along with circulation and advertising contacts. It also notes subscription rates and affiliations with press associations and auditing bodies.
Gov. Paul Laxalt said President elect Nixon assured a Western putative secretary will head the Interior Department. Laxalt expects Nixon to announce soon a Western governor candidate, with Tim Babcock of Montana and Walter Hickel of Alaska among possibilities.
In Palm Springs yesterday Laxalt and other Western governors lobbied President Nixon for the appointment of Babcock as a key official. The bid came as the incumbent faced a re election challenge.
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