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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
11
A Las Vegas reader objects to naming 7-Eleven outlets in a report on teen drinking. He notes most stores are independently owned, stresses franchisee liquor-licensing risk, and calls for parental and community accountability amid youth alcohol access concerns.
Opinion piece questions the death penalty in Gary Mark Gilmore’s case. It critiques the firing squad request, governor intervention, and paradox of justice hindering a swift legal result while seeking uniform, unprivileged punishment.
A reader praises Lee Fisher for an editorial on Atlantic City gambling’s impact on Nevada and Las Vegas. The piece urges local leaders, unions, and public officials to implement practical steps to improve pollution, water, roads, crime, and tourism, warning elections promises must be kept.
The writer lauds Lee Fisher of the Aladdin Hotel for a sharp column on Las Vegas issues. They urge leaders to landscape highways, beautify the Strip, remove billboards and poles, and fix traffic, hoping more voices like Fisher’s catalyze change.
A letter to Jimmy Carter offers intellectual support and declares willingness to place one's brain at his disposal. The remark underscores a debate over expertise in leadership and policy during the transition period.
Reader Lorin John Hamilton laudsSUN staff writer Harold Hyman for a superb drugs in our schools series. He praises pinpointing causes and placing responsibility on parents teachers and juvenile courts. He shares overheard youth critiques about parental attention and church involvement.
Ken Van Vorst argues that large corporations and labor groups are using political whims to push price increases and hinder the incoming administration. He calls for cooperation, a new pro growth format, and an end to partisan rhetoric to focus on tech business and national progress.
Loyal UNLV basketball fans thank you for speaking publicly about efforts for fans and season ticket holders since Silas Stepp. The writer accuses the Rebel Boosters and university of prioritizing money over televising home and away games and urges disclosure of the full facts.
J F terHorst questions John Heinz spending two million to win a Senate seat while noting William Green III benefits from his father’s power. The column cites Nevada politics, party hacks, and concerns over campaign spending in Senate District 3 with Floyd Lamb as a focal point.
C L Sulzberger argues Turkey is collapsing politically and economically while spending large sums on Cyprus occupation troops. He notes a powerful quake killed thousands, aid delays and misallocation, and criticizes limited humanitarian response for Cyprus refugees. He praises Elliott Richardson’s aide but calls for broader aid.
A reader challenges the reported 8.1 percent unemployment figure, arguing the true rate is higher due to undercounting and alleging government and public sector employment skews. The letter frames the issue as a critique of tax policy and bureaucracy.
Genesis columnist J. F. terHorst argues the Book of Genesis favors creation over evolution. He claims evolution rests on faith, cites gaps in logic, and says scientists misinterpret data as knowledge grows while culture lags.
A reader argues for seven years in a padded coffin with feeding slot as a humane punishment for Gary Mark Gilmore, countering the firing squad as cruel and unusual and linking the victim to a coffin. The writer frames the call as equal punishment and humane final rest.
A reader complains about the film Carrie and a preceding short shown last Saturday night. The reviewer notes the movie’s R rating and claims it frightened children and drew many underage viewers without adults present.
The Las Vegas SUM outlines letter submissions under Where We Stand with a 150 word limit. The editor reserves the right to edit shorten or delete portions to enforce standards and suppress libelous or tasteless content. Names may be withheld if requested by the writer but must be signed and requested not to be used.
Saturday, December 11, 1976 Las Vegas Sun readers offer positive items. They note the US is not at war, world countries prosper, the Holy Family Catholic Church grows in spirit, and Chaparral High gains fame without violence.
Geneva Hazlett voices mixed reflections on Jimmy Carter’s presidency win, contrasting Southern hospitality and a wish for moral revival with past political cost. She references Nixon era excess and hopes for restrained governance, urging resilience and a voter’s acceptance of the outcome.
A query from the SUN Youth Forum asks participants if their English teachers grasp democracy versus totalitarianism and what they think of Olga Corbitt. It frames detente and U S survival as context for student opinion.
A reader thanks the person responsible for two photographs in this morning's paper, noting the beauty of Bracken Street and a view of snow on a lake from a covered bridge. The note acknowledges the value of pleasant images alongside news.
Marie P Pelliccione argues against the Culinary Union, calling for decertification and a new contract, urging managers and workers to renegotiate to lower prices and improve tourist value, claiming unions hurt the city’s livelihoood and life blood.
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