Sexual Revolution in Las Vegas Teens Explored
Karen M. Galatz reports on a four part series about Las Vegas teens and sex. It cites high rates of venereal disease among 30 Clark County youths per classroom and concerns over illegitimate births abortions and teen awareness of birth control. The piece contrasts teens extensive venereal disease education with limited birth control knowledge and varying views on peers sexual activity.
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Las Vegas
Karen M. Galatz
Clark County
Nevada
Students estimate peer sexual activity in health class
In a Health and Marriage class of 30 juniors and seniors, seven students estimate 50 percent of peers are sexually active, four estimate 60 percent, three 70 percent, eight 80 percent, and one below 50 percent. They also estimate 20 percent of junior high students are sexually active, by a large margin.
Sun Chuckler Diet Theory Sparks Weight Debate
A humorous item suggests dieting slows a woman’s weight gain, reflecting lighthearted commentary on health trends. The blip notes popular beliefs without scientific backing and frames the joke as social satire.
Shifting Age Trend in Adolescent Sexual Activity
Counselors and teachers report divergent views on student sexual activity with estimates from 30 to 70 percent at one high school. They agree ninth grade marks the real start, with some students active as early as seventh or eighth grade. They describe a sexual revolution of attitude rather than behavior and note greater honesty yet similar behavior to parents.
Weather Summary For Upcoming Week
Sunny and mostly sunny days with fair nights and southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Tuesday's high near 100 and low near 70. On Monday high 98 low 72 with humidity around 25 percent and low 13 percent. Sunrise 5 27 a m Sunset 8 02 p m A year ago today 105 75.
MEMO TO HANK ON ABANDONED NEVADA MINES AND DUMPING
A column discusses dangers of old Nevada mine shafts and proposes using them as nuclear shelters. It cites Clark County Civil Defense data identifying 43 mines with shelter capacity for 44 000 people, but notes many fail safety or cost criteria. The piece suggests filling shafts with garbage as a disposal solution.
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Briare
Dick Taylor
CCCD
Nevada
U.S. Corps of Engineers
The
Defense Agency
Virginia City
Mr. Kohler
Ford Ultimatum on Israel Faces Geneva Conference Clash
Israeli national radio said President Ford bluntly warned Israel to accept Egypt's conditions for an interim peace accord or go it alone at a reconvened Geneva conference. The White House denied the report as Cairo sources cited Sadat rejecting the latest Israeli proposals.
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United Press International
Ford
Israel
Egypt
Geneva
White House
Sadat
United States
Simha Dinitz
Dinitz
America
Ron Nessen
Middle East
Sun Summer Camp Fund Donation Letter Receives Note
A contributor sends a check to the SUN Summer Camp Fund urging others to give. The letter asks donors to print names and addresses for acknowledgment and notes contributions are tax deductible. Mail contributions to 121 South Highland Las Vegas NV 89106.
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SUN
SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
Nevada
Sewer Gas Kills 6 Plant Workers
At Inland Products Inc in Columbus six workers died and ten were injured when trapped in a well and exposed to lethal sewer gas, likely methane or hydrogen sulfide. Among the dead is Gary Fulton, 27, a Franklin Township volunteer fireman.
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Columbus, Ohio
UPI
Inland Products, Inc
Gary Fulton
Franklin Township
Columbus
Grant Hospital
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Ann Landers Confirms Divorce After 36 Years of Marriage
Chicago columnist Ann Landers real name Eppie Lederer announces in her column she and Jules Lederer are divorcing after 36 years. She calls the marriage one of the world’s best, asks readers not to seek details, and says she owes readers a personal explanation. He remains described as loving and generous.
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Chicago
UPS
Ann Landers
Jules Lederer
Chicago Sun-Times
Eppie Lederer
Ana Landers
Mrs. Lederer
Jules
Mt. Charleston Fire Held After 24 Hours of Battle
The Robbers' Roost forest fire in Toiyabe National Forest burned over 40 acres near Mt. Charleston before being halted Monday afternoon. More than 80 firefighters from multiple agencies battled the blaze for 24 hours using jet helicopters and C 130 retardant drops. Crews expect containment by Tuesday morning if winds stay calm, as gusts threatened to push the fire higher. Probable cause cited as careless hikers with beer cans found near the source.
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Jerry Cox
Toiyabe National Forest
Mt. Charleston
US. Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management
Nevada Division of Forestry
Cedar City
Utah
Forest Service
Storm Stalls as Amy Lashes East Coast
Tropical storm Amy, with winds near 60 mph, slowed to a near standstill off the North Carolina coast. Forecasters cautioned it would remain for at least two days as it drifts north choosing colder air and water, risking loss of tropical status if it weakens.
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Miami
UPS
Amy
Atlantic Ocean
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
N.C
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Sun Chuckler
Bridge
Bryn Armstrong
Ralph Pearl
Showtime
Society
Joe Delaney
Editorial
Johannes Steel
Hank
William J. Kohler
Clark County Civil Defense Agency
Cairo
Anwar
Stan Clawson
East Coast
Ore
Sem
Casino & Lance Lasegas
Fremont
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