Library Chief Under Fire as Board Calls for Resignation
Clark County Library Director Charles Hunsberger faces calls to resign from Trustee Al Smith who accuses him of bypassing board approval and questions cataloging costs. Smith urges audit of finances and criticizes copying machines installation without bid. Angelo Codella, board president, plans to resign in January amid debate over regional library concept.
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FDA panel urges warnings on estrogen pills for uterine cancer risk
A UPI report says an FDA advisory panel recommends labeling estrogen drugs for postmenopausal use with uterine cancer risk warnings and a start and stop dosing approach. The committee favors a patient insert, notes proven use, and highlights lower doses, while preserving drug availability.
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Bargain Pleas Rejected by Clark County Judge Hayes
Clark County District Court Judge Keith Hayes warned Friday that appealing misdemeanor convictions may yield harsher sentences if the higher court upholds the original verdict. He vows no plea bargaining and will not reduce DUI charges, saying the court will not deal out DUIs. Hayes, set to become chief district judge January 1, said appeals from Municipal and Justice Courts burden the district system.
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Dear Beside Myself Ends In A Family Crisis
A worried parent writes about rebellious teenage children and a permissive grandparents influence. After a heated disclosure to the grandmother, who then suffers a possible heart attack, the letter asks how to fix years of conflict and whether therapy or county social services can help.
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Dear Ann Landers Advice on Counseling and Quiet Dignity
A reader urges seeking state mental health guidance for family issues and guilt over a mother’s health, noting available facilities may still help children. Another letter praises a quippy approach to nosy questions, comparing it to Ann Landers’ tactic of replying with a question.
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Marijuana Import Trials Scheduled
Four men accused of importing marijuana from Mexico to a dry lake in Northern Arizona pleaded innocent in Federal Court in Las Vegas. A Feb. 2 trial was set for Thompson, Harris, Reeve and Law, charged with intent to distribute marijuana conspiracy and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. Six others pleaded innocent earlier. trials set for Jan. 26.
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