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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
8
Attorney Earle W. White Jr. becomes the Nevada Equal Rights Committee hearing officer after Gov. O'Callaghan signed the papers. The position, created by the 1975 legislature, handles discrimination case hearings and issues formal written decisions.
Recreation Land Development Corp a Las Vegas based land firm with holdings in Utah filed bankruptcy in U S District Court listing debts of 32327 90 unsecured and 21366 92 secured and assets of 310584 44 including 310000 in raw Garfield County Utah land Robert G Seals president filed the papers for the firm which will appear on the U S Bankruptcy Court docket soon
Judge Keith C. Hayes of Clark County was named trustee of the Board of Trustees of the Nevada District Judges Association. At the association meeting, 17 of Nevada's 25 district judges were present, with guests Chief Justice E M Gunderson of the Nevada Supreme Court and John De Graff, Supreme Court Planning and Coordinating Officer.
Opportunity Village relocates to 3049 Rigel Building A after a two month move. New sheltered workshop headquarters will house button parts, print shop, sewing area and direct mail. Thrift Stores stay at 925 931 South Main Streets. The group seeks business contracts for training mentally retarded and disabled adults in button production, sewing, light assembly, printing, packaging and labeling.
The ninth annual Mormon Miracle Pageant will run July 10-12 and July 15-19 at Temple Hill in Manti Utah. A 300 member cast under Mrs Macksene S Rux presents episodes based on an original reading by Grace Johnson on the open air stage. Curtain is 9 15 pm daily and admission is free with seating for 10 000 and lawn space for another 10 000.
Judge Attending Program Justice of the Peace Michael J. Clark of Mesquite Township Clark County will join six Nevada justices of the peace in a National College of the State Judiciary intensive two week course. The program, overseen by Chief Justice E M Gunderson, covers criminal law sentencing search and seizure and broader court administration and community relations.
The Nevada Parole Board denied parole for David Sellers for a fourth time after prior releases for drinking and driving. he is serving a ten year to life term for a fatal stabbing in Wells Elko County. The board released 53 inmates in total and denied Melvin Rowland. A list shows Clark County inmates paroleable within three months including Brutus Jones James Jackson Darrell Beal Michael Frees Michael Burnett Floyd Hamlet Michael Jump Donald McCormick Willie Junior Edwards Petruce Joseph Crabbe Charles Whitaker Ned Steiniuk Robert Van Wagenen James Russell David Wynn Phillip Martin Thomas Carr Randolph Dubois David Edmunds Robert Jackson.
The Las Vegas City Commission denied one license and delayed another as it tightened rules for OPC firms. Lawrence Eyo Ita could not open a consulting firm without Nevada professional engineer registration and faces a November exam. Michael Alpert sought land sales presentations at 1150 Las Vegas Blvd South amid concerns over land scams and city image. The panel approved EDP Systems at 302 E Carson Ave with a $10 000 bond requirement and considered the Centerfold Casino hospitality desk proposal with similar safeguards.
Las Vegas residents report thefts ranging from a garage burglary at Thomas Renzoni’s home to furnishings at Scotts Mobile Home Sales and cash and casino chips taken from a Las Vegas Hilton room. Victims note losses totaling thousands, with other items including tools, a truck battery, and personal cash found missing in separate incidents. Norman Loftus and George Minch were robbed near Circus Circus hotel with minor cash losses reported.
Four Narcotics Division agents seized about one half ounce of 75 percent pure heroin valued at $10,000 and arrested Robby Jo Anderson Michael J Lamuth and Michael J Tessada at 3751 S Nellis Boulevard. They also recovered two shotguns a pistol amphetamines and drug paraphernalia. The operation followed undercover drug buys and a lead to the source as the mobile home drew about 10 visitors and constant phone traffic. A stolen merchandise check was planned on in box equipment still in packaging.
Federal jurors convicted Virgil Womack of kidnapping in the death of Oregon rancher Merl Abrahams. The jury deliberated about four hours, with sentencing set for August 8. Co defendant Jack Taylor was ruled mentally unable to stand trial and both men face state murder charges.
Walter Devr ies of Duke University and president of Nevada Opinion Research says surveys show half the population participates in politics while ticket splitters top ballots. He notes distrust in parties and politicians and tv seen as more reliable than newspapers.
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