Coroner Fires Deputy and Forces Resignations in Clark County
Clark County Coroner Dr Otto Ravenholt dismissed one deputy coroner and accepted another's resignation in a surprise move. Former Deputy Coroners Ken Elder and Harvey Schnitzer seek new jobs as Ravenholt's office cleans house after a Sun series alleging missing money and items. Ravenholt planned a second meeting to resolve details while Schnitzer questioned his firing.
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War heroes among victims in Nevada plane crash
Twelve Marines who survived Vietnam were among the dead when a transport aircraft crashed on Mt Tobin near Battle Mountain Nevada. The body count rose to nineteen with a thirteenth passenger who left the flight before departure. Rescue teams reached the wreckage as bad weather hindered recovery efforts.
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Laxalt Names Committee To Solve Housing Problem
Governor Laxalt announced a fact finding committee to address housing issues in Nevada. He named Rabbi Aaron Gold as chair and appointed local business, media, and civic leaders to study discrimination and consider voluntary solutions, with a housing bill possible if needed. The remarks were made at a Nevada Southern University event.
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SNMH Board Names Crucilla Acting Administrator
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital named Sam Crucilla acting administrator after Jack Staggs stepped down. The board, in a unanimous vote, approved Crucilla heading the administrative staff with Harry Reid and William Purcel signing SNMH checks. The same meeting granted Staggs 60 days sick leave and announced Parcel’s appointment to the Joint Conference Committee.
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Governor Laxalt predicts Hughes industry in Southern Nevada
Governor Paul Laxalt said Howard Hughes may bring substantial industrial development to Southern Nevada if the business climate is right. He noted Hughes and his associates have discussed matters by phone but said predictions stem from market logic, not the call. Weather: mostly clear with a 55 degree high and 30 degree low.
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Accused Wife Killer Azbill Goes Back to Court Jan. 19
Sylvester J. Azbill, 38, on crutches in blue prison garb, had his hearing in Clark County District Court continued to 2 p.m. January 19 after being indicted by a Grand Jury on two counts first degree arson and murder. Rose Arbill, 61, was found dead December 27 in the couple’s Rancho Circle home. autopsy showed she died before the fire. The panel included physicians, police, fire officials, and a coroner’s staff member.
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Lucky License bumper sticker promotion at Las Vegas Sun
Call the Las Vegas SUN for a Lucky License bumper sticker and it will be mailed. Request Circulation Department at 382-3078 and see ad in side for details.
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