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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
9
Readers share advice on hearing problems and dealing with gossip. A frustrated spouse explains a mother-in-law’s deafness and advice urges medical evaluation. Another letter asks how to ignore gossip and avoid sounding preachy, with Ann’s practical responses about aging and family dynamics.
Utah and the State’s brief argues Gary Gilmore’s mother Mrs. Bessie Gilmore lacked legal standing to appeal his death sentence. The state says Gilmore was sane when he waived appeal and had proper counsel, as the high court debates whether to extend the stay pending review.
The Arizona Supreme Court orders John Harvey Adamson's murder trial moved from Phoenix and sent to Maricopa County Superior Court to decide a new venue. The court also excludes Nov 24 to Dec 31 from speedy trial rules, delaying start until Jan 1. Prosecution and defense agree Phoenix is unsuitable and consider Holbrook Bisbee or Nogales. Judge McCarthy will transmit to Judge Broomfield for a quick venue decision. Juries had begun selection in October before a mistrial due to pretrial knowledge.
Las Vegas Sun column advises balanced room layout to avoid heavy furniture clumping. Don Myers notes common pitfalls like roller coaster and top heavy effects and offers guidance on arranging pieces to harmonize with the room. Shop today for name brand furniture with delivery and credit terms.
In Memphis the Diocese held a mass offering general forgiveness to 12,000 Catholics and prompting many to pursue annulments or recognition of past marriages. Officials say the program invites ongoing steps, with a second reconciliation mass planned for December in Jackson.
Carson City officials report a sharp rise in property values as Jack Sheehan director of the State Tax Department says staff have increased valuations in White Pine County by about 80 percent. The move reflects a statewide re-evaluation program affecting property taxes and local budgets.
Funeral services are Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale for Bessie M. Merrihew 64 a former Las Vegas resident who died Monday in Fort Lauderdale Born May 11 1912 in Toledo Ohio she lived in Southern Nevada before moving to Florida four years ago She was a secretary for Love Lite Cosmetic Co She is survived by three daughters Patricia Decker Zella Hinsch and Elsie Asman a son Joe I Buck and four grandchildren Cremation will follow at Fairchild Funeral Home Chapel Memorials may be donated to the American Cancer Society.
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