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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1966
Page
13
The Clark County Fair and Recreation Board is urged to reorganize the Convention Center operation. Critics accuse Bud Albright and high-salaried staff of wasteful spending while highlighting gaps in parks, schools, and transit funding. Supporters cite the center as essential for attracting large conventions.
Critics from the hotel and casino sector withhold support for the Fair Board despite being key donors. The market remains silent as concerns mount about policies tactics and leadership. The public expresses despair over ongoing governance and direction.
The passage questions high salaries for Bud Albright and Desmond Kelly, a large payroll in the sales department, duplication of services by the Convention Center, a 560000 advertising budget, and the claim that hotels largely drive conventions. It also notes alleged self serving deals, secret meetings, and excluding hotels from major decisions.
A critic states most major hotels and casinos linked to the Convention Center oppose current policies. He quotes local executives calling the operation foolish and says funds could be better used. He notes no concern with ducking the room or gaming tax at the local level.
Critics accuse the Fair Board of seeking broader powers to promote sports and events while wasting public funds. They call for reorganization retrenchment and a complete new deal, insisting the Convention Center belongs to the people, not officials.
Fremont City commissioners debated removing no parking on Fremont Street last week then halted the plan on orders from City Manager Art Trelease. A 90 day trial to remove spaces from Main to 5th was paused after he was told not to proceed, with a special meeting set for Thursday to discuss traffic and two downtown garages.
Deputy District Attorney John Porter says the county will not alter the cab ordinance while injunctions are filed by several taxi groups. The Las Vegas Cab Drivers Association got a temporary restraining order against enforcing $25 license fees. Teamsters Local 881 and Union Cab Company plan court actions to challenge discipline rules and driver fees or expand fleets. The Public Service Commission delays action, and the county votes to align City and County ordinances as the nine day review window closes.
Boulder City attorney Ralph Denton filed his candidacy declaration in Carson City with Secretary of State John Koontz. He criticized Nevada’s lack of representation in Congress and said silence on vital issues spurred his run for Congress.
About 3 000 Southern Nevadans expected at the 6 30 to 10 p m rallyque at 615 Las Vegas Blvd North Bonanza to launch Gov Grant Sawyer's local campaign HQ with Sawyer and his wife Bette attending. The 20th Century Fox film The Hombers cast including Paul Newman Fredric March Diane Cilenti and Martin Balsam will join as guests at the Mint Hotel during location.
United States scientists plan to resume NERVA reactor tests at the Nevada Test Site this week. The goal is to learn how the reactor endures 30 to 40 minutes at full power, building on the Feb. 3 successful launch and subsequent tests of the world’s first nuclear rocket system.
Leon Potter a Las Vegas native and liquor store general manager filed for Assembly District Four on the Democratic ticket. He said he would campaign to strengthen state liquor laws to curb teenage drinking.
County commissioners will inspect the Stanley and Marion Drive area as Canine Security appeals a Planning Commission denial to reclassify a residential zone to light industrial. The firm argued trained dogs are not vicious and offered free search work to city and county. Twenty three protest letters oppose the zoning change.
The Regional Streets and Highways Commission will consider authorizing appraisal of right-of-way for West Charleston from Pahor to Westwind. The $887000 project ranks ninth on the commission priority list, with construction likely a year away once funds are secured by the gasoline tax and backing bonds from a special legislative session.
Trans International Airlines announced consolidation by relocating its executive offices from Las Vegas to Oakland California. The carrier, already operating facilities at Oakland Airport, remains the world’s second largest supplemental air carrier.
Clark County commissioners approved a batch of zoning items on Monday including United Outdoor Advertising variance for a billboards on Las Vegas Blvd, Ad-Art Neon sign for Albo's Snack Shop, and various sign and use permits. Denials included a cemetery and trailer residence. several items stood in abeyance pending further review.
The item notes a whispering campaign linked to Charlie Bell and the press of political infighting. It reports a Friday night scene at Ruben's with a small drummer likened to Buddy Rich. It also states Earl Wynn will become executive secretary of the Equal Rights Commission in the coming days.
Memo to the Highway Dept urges painting the lanes on new Sahara Avenue sections after a near miss. Commodo re Irv Miller notes Lake Mead Yacht Club Commodore's Cruise on the 18th and 19th. Silver State Sweeps led by Billy Parker gathered 32,000 names for a ballot proposal.
Pan Am lawyer Jerry Kaufman will leave the test site operation in a few weeks to enter private law practice after taking the Nevada Bar exam. He also teaches at Nevada Southern. The piece moves to local issues including a possible county courthouse relocation outside the city limits. Community figures discuss hospital investment schemes and public reaction to Convention Center criticism. The 1964 Nevada election turnout is noted, and Red Cross awards banquet is announced for June 14 at the Municipal Golf Club with a $4.50 dinner.
Local accountant Henry Duckett has entered the race as another candidate for the assembly. The message invites voters to consider his bid as the field grows.
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