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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
3
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Burroughs Corp begins a bench mark test for Las Vegas city computer upgrade after winning the low bid of 420000. The test must prove the system meets city needs within 30 days, with full installation and diagnostics due within 120 days if approved.
A nine year city veteran in Las Vegas data processing was fired after disputing bid recommendations for the new computer system. Jerry Morris said he received verbal notice May 19 and formal termination May 20. He and two colleagues favored Digital Equipment Corp, while a private consultant urged Burroughs Corp as the lowest bidder. If Burroughs fails to meet conditions, Sperry Univac would be directed to proceed. Morris has taken a job with Summa Corp.
The Las Vegas Sun reports its editorial leadership with H M Greenspun as editor and publisher and lists officers including M Greenspun president and Barbara Greenspun treasurer. It also announces subscription rates: daily 15 cents, Sunday 50 cents, and mail rates 6.50 per month. continental U S only. payment in advance.
A third fire Monday in a new Lewis Home on Joi Street is linked to the arsonist who gutted St Christopher's Episcopal Church. A fire at St Andrew's Catholic Church occurred minutes apart. Fire Chief Bob Sears says a full investigation is underway with witnesses questioned.
Clark County prepares to close the school year for about 83,000 students as seniors finish classes on Tuesday. About 4,500 are expected to graduate, per Charles Fleming director of public information. He expects only a small number to fail, with no exact failure count provided.
The McCarran International Airport Committee will review a 1.27 acre All State Rent-a-Car lease on Wednesday. The deal, signed in 1972 with a five year term and a five year option, runs to August 15, 1982 after All State notified its intent to exercise the option. Thalia Dondero will push for an independent airport administration study, countering prior efforts to shift authority to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Ramon D. Yrizarris, 18, was shot in the shoulder after a series of arguments with another man, according to North Las Vegas police. Billy Raymond Lee, 24, was arrested and jailed on a charge of attempted murder.
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