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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1969
Page
6
A 33 year old Las Vegas housewife was arrested by vice officers at her 2933 Vegas Drive home. An undercover officer paid her $25 in marked bills after telephoning and arranging a meeting. Police say the woman admitted working 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while her husband was at work and became distressed as she was led away.
Las Vegas city commissioners authorize a large batch of gaming licenses across multiple venues including King of Clubs Lady Luck Slot Arcade Honest John s Mint Hotel Four Queens Club Bingo Carousel Casino El Cortez Horseshoe Club and others. The board also approves changes of ownership transfers and new liquor licenses plus 60 day closure extensions for World Liquor Co Thriftimart and related name change to Bernie s Liquor Store.
The Atomic Energy Commission funds a $70 200 two year UCLA contract through May 1971 for earthquake and ground motion studies as part of its safety program. Lead investigator is Dr Leon Knopoff of UCLA Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics with a three person staff. Research includes underground nuclear test effects on earth motion and potential connections to warhead development for ballistic missiles and ABM systems.
Las Vegas completes Tule Springs Children Zoo phase out with empty cages and remaining fowl. Deputies relocate exotic animals to zoos or private homes while Jaycees seek a new facility and discuss a takeover with city leaders. A monkey injured two city prisoners, prompting careful rehoming efforts and fundraising appeals.
The Local Government Advisory Committee to the Nevada Tax Commission meeting in Reno urged uniform local audit presentation on official letterhead to prevent hidden funds. They want CPAs to send audits to the Tax Commission when shown to entities, with Sept. 18 vote pending.
Desert Retreat Convalescent Hospital expects contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 14 after 47 workers including maids orderlies and kitchen staff voted for representation. Registered nurses were not part of the ballot and administrator John J. Green warned patients may face higher bills due to the union victory.
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