Nevada Governor to Abolish 50 State Boards and Commissions
Gov. Mike O'Callaghan announced the abolition of about 50 state boards and commissions by Sept. 30 as part of a government reorganization. Each entity will report by Aug. 12 on need and effectiveness, with a possible revival by Oct. 1. He also ordered studies on a Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs and a single telecommunications administration.
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Jack Porter
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Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology
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State Historic Marker Program
Nevada Historical Society
Nevada State Library
State Archives
Comstock Historic District Commission
V & T Railroad Program
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Crime drop and political notes across the world in brief
January to March crime fell nine percent the FBI reports the sharpest quarterly drop in years while weather factors may have contributed. Carter administration favors cautious education reform and the AFT questions a separate department. Defendants include Scientology suits and Trans International Airlines seeks cheaper charters. Assistant Secretary Embr y warns of urban upswing potential displacement. A missing driver found dead linked to convicts. Zia ul Haq fortifies Pakistan, and the dollar weakens amid market strains. Desai’s party names Reddy for president. British press subsidy debate. local crimes span Oklahoma City car arson to San Diego border twins and Detroit city workers strike ending.
Spy Ship May Get Overhaul
The Glomar Explorer could be converted from a heavy lifting vessel to an ocean drilling ship to obtain soil samples hundreds of millions of years old. Scripps oceanography scientist Dr. Melvin Peterson announced the plan during a news conference aboard the Glomar Challenger, noting NSF funding and international cooperation.
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Foster's Shoes Offers Comfort for All At 119 North 3rd
A local advert promotes Foster's Shoes highlighting style and comfort for men women and children. Footwear options emphasize fit and ease, inviting customers to visit the shop on North 3rd Street.
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Grambys Escape Bid Halted by Deputies in Phoenix
Hanley, an escapee from the Maricopa County Jail since April 28, eluded capture only briefly after dropping from a duct hole. Deputies recaptured him two inches from safety as he reached the sidewalk, ending a dramatic escape tied to a Nevada extradition battle and a wider homicide investigation involving Bramlet’s murder in Nevada.
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Las Vegas Forecast Hot Sunny Week with Pleasant Nights
The Las Vegas area will see sunny skies and hot days with cooler nights through Saturday. Winds vary 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high reaches 103 to 108 degrees and the low in the mid 70s. Humidity peaks high, with a fair air quality index of 49. Sunrise is 5:30 and sunset 8:01. Yesterday’s 107/72 records contrast with today’s expectations.
Weather Outlook For Friday Across Multiple Regions
Showers and thundershowers are expected to develop Friday along parts of the north and mid Atlantic coast the lakes region Florida and across sections of the central plains and Mississippi valley Mostly fair weather is indicated in other areas.
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Heat Wave Grips Midwest With Deaths and Outages
A scorching Midwest heat wave causes at least three deaths and widespread electricity use. Fire hydrants attract crowds while utilities urge water conservation and officials curb sprinkling as storms bring brief relief.
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Rockwell Layoffs Spark Unemployment Claims Over B1 Halt
About 3,000 Rockwell International workers laid off after President Carter halted B1 bomber production have filed for state unemployment. Up to 8,000 E1 project employees at El Segundo may lose jobs. Gera Curry of the California EDD says benefits can reach 104 dollars weekly for a year with extensions and job-placement aid will be offered. A meeting with Rockwell officials is planned to coordinate assistance.
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