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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1976
Page
5
Central Telephone Co. launches a five year modernization totaling 205 million dollars to meet 165000 new installations. The plan adds new switching systems touch dial service and extra cables to handle heavier traffic.
Special Children’s Clinic starts a six week infant stimulation parent training with session one on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Carolyn Hahn at 620 Belrose St. The Las Vegas Area Council of Camp Fire Girls hosts an Recognition and Awards Dinner at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Thunder Bird Hotel Virginia Room with Allan Earl as speaker. Chaparral Serteen Club formed to serve youth ages 14 to 22. North Las Vegas Jim Bridger Neighborhood Center begins sewing, hula, ceramics and fitness classes next week with telephone registration 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Western Airlines marks 50 years with an April 17 aviation ceremony at McCarran and a stopover in Las Vegas after flying from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
Valda Faye Swanson and Walter Alex were sentenced to five years in federal prison by Judge Roger D. Foley. A co-defendant’s sentence was pending. Alex and Swanson, both in their mid twenties, faced prison with Swanson eligible for parole after 90 days. Bobby Ray Snyder’s sentencing was delayed. They pled guilty to possession of stolen mail after admitting theft of checks totaling $426 from mail boxes on East Lake Mead Boulevard in August.
U S District Judge Roger D Foley sentenced San Quentin inmate Leonard Paul Steingard to 10 years in federal prison to run concurrently with his term. Steingard, 41, pleaded guilty Jan 7 to interstate transportation of forged securities after buying $600 in gift certificates with a bad check drawn on a New York bank. A Hollywood, California man, he used the certificates the same day, prompting store clerk suspicion.
Sierra Pacific Power Co official told a Nevada legislative subcommittee that state environmental rules should align with laxer federal standards. He warned scrubber requirements could raise a typical bill by up to 5 dollars monthly over 20 years, with 23 million dollars for a new North Valmy plant. The discussion involved lawmakers Demers Ashworth Monroe Craig and others.
The American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit Eight will conduct graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery for Grace B. Bates 80 who died Monday. Funeral services were at Bunker Brothers Chapel at 10 a.m. Rev Wes McPherson will officiate. Bates built and operated one of Las Vegas Valleys first motels Bates Motel at 1508 Las Vegas Blvd. Survivors include son Louis E Miller and daughter Juanita Subdon both of Las Vegas a brother Paris D Hensley of Towanda Illinois two sisters Nannie Quinn and Mildred Morse of Towanda Illinois and three grandchildren. Bunker Brothers in charge of arrangements.
The U S Postal Service seeks local ordinance changes to require curbside mail boxes in all new subdivisions and threatens to halt delivery to uncivilized new developments. Las Vegas area leaders and city officials voiced concerns over liability and safety, preferring cluster boxes or no action. No date set for service cutoffs.
City Atty Carl Lovell clarified that dogs are not banned from Las Vegas parks despite signs reading no dogs allowed The signs referred to an obsolete ordinance about female dogs in season disposal of dead animals and veterinarians duties The office will amend or remove the signs to reflect the current rule
El Portal Theatre manager Fred Tabor defends planned late February screening of the controversial film Snuff amid pressure from District Attorney George Holt and Mayor Bill Briare. Holt warned of affirmative action if shown. Briare asked them not to show it. Tabor appeals to censorship concerns and says he may avoid court fees if stopped.
SNMH trustees settle months of disagreement by approving a one year contract for cardiology services with Dr. Anthony Marlon. The deal grants 1800 square feet of office space and 979 square feet previously used for private practice at 65 cents per square foot monthly and includes office redecorating janitorial service and utilities. Marlon keeps exclusive rights to interpret heart tests but will rotate for electrocardiograms and receive 800 dollars monthly for teaching and supervisory duties. An ER contract with Armando Grillot for emergency care also approved without controversy.
A 30-year-old North Las Vegas resident watched as a burglar entered his residence about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and searched rooms taking a $250 turntable. Robert J. Carbon alerted police after the intruder fled with another man joining him in the yard. Detective Pat Dingle investigated.
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