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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1975
Page
6
UPI reports the Energy Research and Development Administration aims to detonate a medium range nuclear device 2350 feet underground in Yucca Flat if weather allows. The 16th test involves a 20 to 200 kiloton device with a 10 am PST target.
Congress approved a 6.5 billion compromise railroad aid bill aimed at Northeast service. The House passed it 250 to 150 after Senate approval 51 to 29 as Ford signaled possible veto. Earlier reports note delays and political maneuvering over timing and pocket veto risk.
Consumers Union released findings in January indicating dietary cholesterol has limited impact on blood cholesterol. They emphasize saturated fats from red meat and whole milk dairy products as the key factor in high cholesterol. A separate report from Northern Ireland details a deadly bombing at Donnelly's bar in Silverbridge, IRA stronghold, with multiple fatalities and injuries.
The Navy temporarily grounds 400 TA4 light attack planes after a crash that killed two crewmen when an ejection seat jammed. Marine Capt. Richard E. Deneut and Ensign Kenneth N. Sonnettee perished near El Centro California after a December 13 incident. Congress then passes Medicare bill with a 50 cent premium rise for elderly doctor insurance.
The hearing on attachment of Alkath Corp. stock owned by Allen R. Glick ended with Citizens Financial Corp. lawyer Sam Lionel arguing the stock has no value while Alkath lawyer Howard Barron called the proceeding outrageous. Judge Foley will rule after magistrate Ward's recommendations. Barron sought a continuance citing insufficient notice.
The Salvation Army will ring bells again at East Towne Mall after eviction orders from the Cleveland based owners of the shopping center. Mall manager Robert Smith said the Army is as traditional as Santa Claus and should be allowed to stay. University of Wisconsin involvement prompted renewed attention this week.
Judge Noel Manoukian set January 19 for a rehearing of State Engineer Roland Westergard’s denial to abate water from Wells in Douglas County. The ruling could decide whether Carson City taps Rose Ranch wells as its main future supply, with four wells planned.
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