Day Long Ceremonies On Fourth Honor America Day
Mayor Oran Grayson names William Southard as coordinator for nationwide Honor America Day events. Philadelphia kicks off at 11 a.m. with church bells and factory whistles as other cities follow local times. In Las Vegas veterans groups join in a broad ceremony urging Clark County residents to display flags and participate.
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Bastille Day Event Promises Dance Fireworks in Las Vegas
The French Alliance of Southern Nevada plans Bastille Day celebrations at Day Dream Ranch on July 14 with dancing fireworks games prizes a gourmet buffet and a Miss Bastille pageant. Also announced are Tiny Tot swimming classes for ages 4-7 at the YMCA indoor pool with sessions 9 10 and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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Lions Club Fireworks Sale Supports Sight Program in North Las Vegas
The North Las Vegas Lions Club hosts its annual fireworks sale in front of Safeway at College Park Shopping Center 25th Street and Lake Mead Boulevard. Proceeds fund eye examinations operations and glasses for local residents. The Lions eye bank supports eye transplants when feasible. YMCA registrations remain open.
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Marines Offer Aviation Enlistment Path For Young Recruits
The Marine Corps recruiting office promotes aviation enlisted specialties after basic and combat training. Applicants need 55 AFQT, pass physicals, be not color blind, and must be at least 17. Contact Gunnery Sergeant Wodarz or SSG Larson at the downtown post office building or 385-6320. Also an art exhibit features contemporary artists at the Sahara Hotel sponsored by Riki Galleries New York and Florida running today through Sunday.
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City approves fence and hedge height rules in front yards
Las Vegas officials amended ordinances to limit front yard fences to four feet high with top openings, require two foot openings on hedges near walls, and allow hedge trimming to maintain visibility. The aim is pedestrian safety, especially for children, as drivers back out of driveways.
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State plans advance for new complex on city site
Mayor Oran Grayson announced the State Planning Board approved advance plans for a $4 million state building to share a downtown site with an $8 million municipal complex. The present City Hall will be demolished for the project. HUD funding in Southern Nevada is sought for restoration by Oct. 1, with CCRPC backing a plan to regain interim HUD support. A separate CCRPC action seeks federal funds for a $300,000 multi purpose facility at Stanley and Bruce Streets near Hartke Park.
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Nevada prisoner nabbed by Oregon authorities
Rob ert Dickey a 27 year old inmate escaped from the State Medium Security Prison Tuesday and was arrested in Salem Oregon after a traffic violation police said he drove a station wagon reported stolen in Washoe County Dickey waived extradition and will be returned tomorrow. He hid in a kitchen truck and worked there while serving an eight year burglary sentence from Churchill County.
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City Offices Closed in Observance of Fourth of July
City Hall offices will be closed today for the Fourth of July holiday. City Manager Art Trelease said police and fire services and parking garages will continue to function, but administrative offices and municipal court will be closed.
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City sees surge in construction activity in June
City Building Director H. T. Elder reports June construction at 8 million dollars, up from 1.6 million a year ago. Permits issued include 54 homes totaling 1,007,912, 200 apartments at 3,195,000, and 13 commercial buildings at 3,339,540. Six month totals show 1970 ahead of 1969 with 26 million versus 17.8 million.
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