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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
8
County firefighters used pumper tank trucks to extinguish a mobile home blaze around 11 a.m. Thursday at 4803 Harrison Ave due to no nearby hydrants. Investigators cited a carelessly tossed cigarette as the probable cause. One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation and released.
The State Board of Education unanimously adopted the International System of Units for Nevada textbooks. The Textbook Commission had recommended SI materials, with districts piloting in 1977 78 and optional conversion dates through 1980, as districts choose.
Nye County District Attorney Peter Knight, accused by Jim Spicer of spending too much time at his Beatty Exchange Club gaming interest, faces critique for potential neglect of duties amid calls to change Nevada rules. Spicer argues the DA represents gaming interests, while Knight is away in San Francisco. The gaming commission took no action, delaying debate until January 20.
Clark County Sanitation District will open bids at 2 p.m. Friday for the $87 million waste water treatment plant. A protest from Johnson Controls, Inc. argues the firm failed to prequalify as an instrument subcontractor and systems manufacturer. Acting District General Manager Eric G. Loveless told county commissioners.
Clark County Grand Jury indicted 16 suspects linked to a storefront fencing network run by undercover police. The group faces charges including possession of stolen property larceny and selling stolen credit cards. The operation named Switch recovered about 500000 dollars in stolen property.
In a 1976 Los Angeles Times bridge column, the Daily Question presents a hand with 1097 spades and clubs for a pass verdict. It explains signaling in clubs, avoiding high cards to ensure the correct continuation, and outlines a two trick penalty defending East. A pocket glide to bridge by Alfred Sheinwold promotes a book offer with an ordering address.
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