Judge Christensen Wins $750 Walnut Desk Favor
Las Vegas report rails at county board for buying District Judge Carl Christensen a solid walnut desk from his brother Vern for 750 dollars. The column playfully defends the purchase while noting possible favoritism and wondering about future desk demands for other judges.
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Carl Christensen
David Canter
Christensen
Vern
Canter
Justices of the Peace
Nevada
Commission
County Dads Stand Put On District Election Law
County commissioners divided over Franklin suit arguing district elections may violate Nevada constitution. Some back the state law while others seek a full review of the districting system. Filing implications loom for re election as September approaches.
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George Franklin
Franklin
Nevada
David Canter
Thalia Dondero
Jack Petitti
Richard Ronzone
Canter
Commission
Tom Wiesner
Robert Broadbent
Aaron Williams
Broadbent
James Bixler
Clark County
Clark County Registrar of Voters Stanton Colton
Wiesner
Dondero
Nevada Supreme Court
Supreme Court
George Ogilvie
SCLC youth leader challenges Las Vegas officials to public debate
SCLC Vice President Edward Smith urged a public debate with Al Lipitt the CETA director and city leaders over West Las Vegas youth issues. Lipitt recalled Smith failing to accept 20 CETA jobs for local youths and Smith defended the program as underprivileged work rather than mere paper. Smith aimed to meet Mayor Briare and Commissioner Wooster to discuss the matter.
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SUN
Las Vegas
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Edward Smith
al Lipitt
CETA
Commissioners
West Side
Smith
Lipitt
County seeks federal aid to fix sewer crisis and spur growth
Clark County Commission plans to petition the Nevada delegation to pressure the EPA for funding to build interceptors and expand treatment facilities. A $7 million Twain Interceptor could start within 90 days in two phases, with $34 million AW T funds eyed for immediate use, delaying projects like a Dunes Hotel expansion without relief.
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Clark County Commission
Nevada
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Dunes Hotel
Public Service Gardening Project Grows in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Commissioner Ron Lurie cites a Sunday Sun article for a surge in interest in a public service gardening project. Donations include 2000 pounds of fertilizer, 1000 pounds annually, fruit trees, and farm equipment from multiple groups. Valley 4-H members help dig planting holes for an orchard and a vegetable garden at Tule Springs, with UNR Extension for planting guidance and state agencies supplying trailers and CETA workers. Funds will support seeds and equipment, aiming to expand from 1.5 to 5 acres and sell produce at cost to local organizations.
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Jack
Las Vegas
Ron Lurie
Lurie
SUN
Rick Miller
Suzy
Valley 4-H
Tule Springs
University of Nevada Extension Service
State Economic Opportunities Office
Record CETA job applications in Clark County exceed ten thousand
More than 10,000 young people in Clark County apply for jobs under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act, breaking records. CETA Director Al Lipitt says the pool is only a sampling of disadvantaged youths and not limited to high school seniors, as diplomas totaling 4,500 this week hint at broader summer job demand.
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Clark County
CETA
al Lipitt
More Than 10 000 Youth Apply for CETA Summer Jobs
Lipitt notes 1 500 jobs available through the CETA program with nine week terms at 2.30 dollars per hour. Computerized records and added vocational training broadened appeal this year. Information available at the CETA office 300 Las Vegas Blvd North.
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William Compton
Bill
Bill Compton
County Commission
Paul Culley
Sunfoto
Ken Jones
Chuck Musser
Musser
Clark County Sanitation District
Chamber of Commerce
Clark County Community
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