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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1970
Page
2
A youth group debates dating steadiness versus exploration and asserts sex can be positive with contraception. They call for federal drug laws, mandatory drug education, legalization debates for marijuana with age limits, and lowering the voting age to 18 while preserving eligibility for public office. The piece concludes that today’s generation seeks answers to war and division and asks readers for their stance.
Benjamin Katz 91 father of Las Vegas theater owner Lloyd Katz was buried December 16 at Beth David Cemetery Elmont Long Island The Philadelphia born Polish immigrant settled in New York in 1897 He worked for Metropolitan Life 1924 to 198 The founder of Yeshivah of Crown Heights and long time president of the Independent Droho byczer Association Survivors include son Sidney of Los Angeles grandsons Jeffrey and Barry Katz brothers Abe and Simon Katz sister Toby Kammerman.
Cub Pack 73 in Paradise District led by Cubmaster Ed Mc Pherson and den mothers spent three weeks gathering and distributing gifts and food baskets to three needy families. The John S Park PTA sponsors the group.
Notice from Las Vegas Sun publisher listing editorial staff and offices, billing addresses, and circulation details. Includes names Ray German Ruthe Des Barbara Deskin Haney Womack Bay Arms Rong Gerry Burt Bay and Doug Ritchie. States subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and mail subscription terms.
Twenty seven Las Vegans were among 69 Nevadans discharged from the Armed Forces. Col. Addison Millard said 15 left the Army, six from the Air Force, three Navy men, and two Marines, with named personnel listed for each branch.
Illinois remains the top exporter, generating 9 percent of total U.S. shipments abroad. About one third of all American exports, roughly $10 billion, originate within a 300 mile radius of Chicago.
Alonzo Tugwell, 24, admitted he was the gunman in the July 13 shooting of 19 year old William Wimberly during an argument over a girl in West Las Vegas. He pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter as prosecutors cited circumstantial factors and no prior record. Sentencing set for January 14. co-defendant Theotis Glover previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and received three years of probation.
Sam Pell, a planning commissioner since August 1961 and former chairman, resigns effective Jan 15. In his letter to Mayor Eugene Echols he cites eight and a half years of service and urges new citizens be given the opportunity to serve.
Senator Alan Bible predicts future peace and an end to violence in his New Year's message to Nevada citizens. He urges dedication to shared goals for an enduring peace worldwide and at home as the 1970s begin.
Obituaries note Edward Wattley of 203 Jefferson Avenue died at home. Details include birth June 20 1935 in Louisiana and Las Vegas resident of nine years. survived by wife Mary Louise and multiple relatives. Palm Mortuary handles local arrangements. Additional notices honor Dwight R Griggs 51 of 3440 Las Vegas Blvd North died in a local hospital with Palm Memorial Park burial. Other notice lists Jay Campbell and family, with Bunker Brothers arranging services.
Mrs Lola Maureen Bigley 39 died in Las Vegas on Thursday. Born January 22 1930 in Grand Island Nebraska she moved to Las Vegas last year and worked as a hotel waitress. She resided at 1712 Eastwood Drive and is survived by husband Harold three sons Michael of Palo Alto and Joseph and John of Denver her mother Estelle Frederickson two sisters Bonita Egger and Patricia Madsen and three brothers Terrence Hanley Joseph Hanley and Walter Hanley. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Spalding and Sawyer Chapel with Rev Mike Freidman officiating and burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Funeral services are pending in Longmont Colorado for Gloria Margaret Koss aged 46 of Dacono. The obituary notes her death and hometown but provides no further details.
Local weather notes a three day period of fair cold conditions with light winds in Las Vegas Valley. Historical reference recalls last year as the wettest on record and contemplates what 1970s unique meteorological distinction may be.
Funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Palm Chapel for Margaret McDonald 82 of 548 Barbara Way who died Tuesday in a local hospital. Rev. Douglas Harrell to officiate. Burial at Palm Memorial Park. Born Jan 4 1887 in Marengo Indiana she lived here 18 years. Survived by granddaughters Rosalie Burroughs Las Vegas and Albertine Rodarmel Indiana great granddaughter Donna Stevens Las Vegas and son in law William E Marcus Las Vegas.
Arthur Campbell 84 of 5792 S Paradise Rd died Tuesday in a local convalescent center. He was a retired prospector. Private funeral services will be held in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas resident Thomas Carruthers and his wife and two children landed their light aircraft on a dry lake bed south of Goodsprings after engine trouble while returning from Southern California. Bob McNutt of the Nevada Safety Council praised the pilot's skill, calling the engine malfunction a rarity. The family later cranked the engine and flew back to Las Vegas.
Youth Advisory Council will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at the Economic Opportunity Board Center 932 W Owens Ave. Fund raising events will be discussed. Transportation should be arranged through Miss Faye Mullen youth director at the FOB Center. All Clark County youths are invited.
Negotiating teams for the Clark County Classroom Teachers Association and school board meet with mediator Dr. Orrin B. Evans at 10 a.m. Friday. Evans will preside at initial sessions at the school offices and may offer recommendations. a 15 day window follows for the fact finding committee to act after it is appointed.
The fragment discusses the term maize and its naming across regions, noting differences between indigenous terms and Anglo-Saxon usage. It mentions varieties like sweet corn and references cultural or linguistic notes on maize in the United States and other areas.
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