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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
3
Nevada mineral production rose to 114 million dollars in 1968, a 25 percent gain led by copper and silver. Copper output jumped 44 percent after an eight month strike, contributing over half of total mineral value while silver also increased though other metals fell.
Carson City outlines a statewide effort to measure spray inhalant use by youths after a 16 year old died from a decongestant overdose. New cases in rural counties and Ely girls highlight the danger as the Pharmaceutical Board agrees to move inhalants behind counters and require labeling.
A UPI report states that a decade long study on radioactive fallout from nuclear tests conducted at and beyond the United States will terminate early next year. Researchers from the University of Nevada College of Agriculture monitored Nevada range cattle to assess fallout exposure over ten years.
John H. Hickman, newly elected chairman and CEO of Seilon Inc, announces a five percent stock dividend by First Bancorporation payable Jan 31 to holders on Dec 30. Seilon holds 15 percent of First Bancorporation and Nevada National Bank of Commerce is its major subsidiary.
Service clubs including Rotary Kiwanis and Lions join Salvation Army in Las Vegas for Christmas Red Kettle duties. Captain Bill Lane says funds aid homeless and needy families in Southern Nevada while the Army’s clearance bureau tracks nearly 500 households for the holiday season.
The Las Vegas Sun lists its editor and publisher H M Greenspun and staff roles including executive editor Bryn Armstrong and managing editor Vince Anselmo. It notes post office entry as Second Class Matter and national ad representation across major cities.
Dr Kline, a Nevada Association of Chiropractic Medicine member with over 20 years in Nevada, accepts on the job and car accident insurance cases. He is a post graduate of Spears Hospital and operates 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Office at 1111 Las Vegas Blvd South Heers-Roeder Building. Call 382-8594 for appointments.
Las Vegas sued to halt a voter approved pay raise for firemen, claiming initiative action improper. The suit targets retroactive pay, budget rules, and definitional issues affecting 254 defendants including union leaders and several named officials.
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