Gas Main Break Leaves Tropicana Village Cold During Christmas Eve
The Tropicana Village East mobile home park lost natural gas supply for ovens and heaters after a gas main was damaged by a trash truck. About 400 homes were affected and up to 1,600 people faced a frigid weekend before repairs and tests restored service Monday night. Residents improvised with heaters, roasters, and eating elsewhere while crews inspected lines and planned reconnection.
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Ford hints amnesty for Vietnam draft evaders
President Ford said he will consider full amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters at the request of Senator Hart's widow. He aims to decide before January 20 and noted past limited amnesty earned by about 18 000 people, with ongoing review amid Carter's position. Ford spoke during a ski trip to Vail, Colorado, after a chair lift incident and with skier Suzie Chaffee observing.
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Where I Stand Where I Stand Memo to Hank
A Las Vegas publicist recounts being called the big ripoff while noting overcharges at Christmas Eve dinner and other meals. He cites dining-room overcharges, a thwarted culinary union conflict, and a warning about Pecos-McLeod road safety.
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United Signs OTC Charter Pact For 474 Flights
United Airlines announced a $12 million contract with OTC Tours Inc of Chicago to operate 474 one stop tour charter flights to Las Vegas in 1977. Most trips will originate in Chicago and the deal ranks among the largest for one stop tour charters since the Civil Aeronautics Board approved discount fares in August 1975.
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Crash on Tropicana Avenue leaves teen burned
A rear collision on Tropicana Avenue at Wilbur Street caused a gas tank to explode. Teen passenger Julie Renick suffered third degree burns over her body and remained in critical condition. Driver Gayrel Johnson, 51, was injured non critically.
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Wilbur Street
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Teenager Sustains Third Degree Burns In Tropicana Crash
Julie Renick a 17 year old passenger suffered third degree burns over her body when a car rear ended a stopped vehicle on Tropicana Avenue near Wilbur Street. The gas tank explosion left her in extremely critical condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. The other driver Gayrel Johnson 51 and Renick's companion Amelia Taylor 17 sustained injuries though not all critical.
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Sullivan to become Valley Bank of Nevada president
Kenneth J. Sullivan Jr will assume the Valley Bank of Nevada presidency on January 1 after being elected by the board on December 15. A longtime bank executive since 1963, he has served as executive vice president since 1966 and on the board since 1969.
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