Clark County Rejects Hughes Plan for McCarran Feasibility Study
Clark County rejected Howard Hughes plans for a feasibility study to convert McCarran International Airport into a supersonic transport terminal within 20 years. The county prefers its own expansion plan costing over 20 million dollars to widen runways and terminal facilities for larger jets.
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Second fatal crash in 13 days hints at ongoing danger
A column recaps a busy Las Vegas scene with renewals delay on car plates, rumors about Jimmy Deitch for Convention Center leadership, praise for Air West service, and notes on poet inmate Jack Rainsberger. The piece closes with a teaser about Herb Alpert and Louis Armstrong television moments and a deathhouse inmate reference.
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Israeli Guns and Helicopters Hit Jordanian Village
An Amman communique said Israeli helicopters strafed the Jordanian village of As-Sati after artillery bombarded the town. Three Arabs were killed and five wounded. two enemy helicopters reportedly machinegunned civilians. The border was otherwise quiet as Lebanon reinforced defenses and discussed a general draft. In Bradford, an Allegheny Airlines Convair 580 crashed near the Bradford Regional Airport killing at least 11 of 28 aboard. survivors and prior crash details noted.
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Clark County Commission Chooses New Leaders and Appointees
Clark County newly elected Chairman William Briare named James Brennan and Bob Broadbent to the County Convention Authority and Brennan to the Hospital Board. He formed a three member committee with Ryan to study consolidation of county wide services. Briare called for progress on consolidating local government functions.
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Weather Summary For Local Area Today
Fair conditions with gentle winds. Today’s high near 70 and low around 35. Noontime humidity about 31 percent. Yesterday’s high 65 and low 35. Sunrise at 6 52, sunset at 4 42.
Nixon names cabinet picks for defense posts
Defense Secretary-designate Melvin Laird announced selections appointing Stanley Resor as Army secretary Robert Seamans Jr. former NASA official as Air Force secretary and Gov. John Chafee of Rhode Island as Navy secretary. The civilian Pentagon team includes science expertise and Johnson-era continuity.
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Harold Brown
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International's Construction Crew Back On Job
More than 600 men worked yesterday on the International Hotel near the Las Vegas Convention Center. A Kerkorian developed resort aims to open in July with 1519 rooms after safety inspectors ordered repairs. over 30 injury claims have been filed with the Nevada Industrial Commission since work began.
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Robert Maheu
Hughes Nevada Operations
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Million International Hotel
Vegas Convention Center
Kirk Kerkorian
Nevada Industrial Commission
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