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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1970
Page
2
The piece notes Bill McCurdy, 21, back at work and seeking clients for a West Las Vegas delivery business after obtaining a business license. It mentions his phone number 648-5852 and describes the hot Las Vegas weather as about 100 degrees.
The Las Vegas Valley enjoys hot but not broiling weather with light breeze. Nighttime temps in the mid 60s. June 1969 records compared show near 100 daytime highs, eight windy days, two trace rains, and a 0.22 inch rainfall the following day.
The Las Vegas Sun published in Nevada lists editor H M Greenspun and staff including executive editor Bryn Armstrong, city editor Dave Grubnick, sports editor Alan Lythorpe, women’s editor Gerry Appleby, and others. Advertising, circulation and office details, rates and memberships with Associated Press and press associations are noted.
Las Vegas public works chief Richard Sauer warned that local governments must agree on a route for the East Leg of the $30 million freeway or the project could be delayed or canceled. Disputes center on Henderson area routing and right‑of‑way funding, with 1976 construction targets at stake and a potential 1978 delay if talks fail.
Teamster drivers in the sand and gravel industry will vote Wednesday on whether to accept the latest offer or strike. The key issue is a seniority clause the workers have never had, along with lack of paid vacations and holidays. They say this clause is essential to press grievances and protect jobs during layoffs. Local 631 had agreed to three more days of negotiations after the contract expired.
Norman B. Jenson withdrew his zoning change application for a 1000 unit mobile home project on Charleston Blvd between Nellis and Lamb Birds. Protesters had filled prior meetings. the plan is paused and will require a new application and Planning Commission appearance.
United Press International reports that ten Soviet-built rockets hit Beisan as children arrived for classes. A 9-year-old girl died and five other children plus three adults were injured. Israeli air strikes and artillery followed, with Jordan and other fronts impacted. Moshe Dayan visited Beisan to inspect damage and console families.
Canberra reports the Australian government has purchased the Ferguson collection of Australiana for the National Library. Sir John Ferguson, a New South Wales judge, built a 23 000 item archive over six years. It includes a Cook voyage journal from 1772 3.
The term describes meteors that burn up high in the atmosphere, typically no larger than a pebble or grain of sand, creating a bright streak as they vaporize.
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