Single Issue Votes Spark Editor Wright Concerns
Minneapolis Star editor Donald Wright warned at an American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in Las Vegas that citizen voters may become single issue focused. He cited headlines and Carter’s personality as examples while stressing reader needs, openness in government, and profitability as essential to a free press. Wright noted surveys on pornography and the “news machine” as notable series and defended printing material readers want.
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London unrest sparks vigilante patrols plan among immigrant groups
In London 1.7 million Asian and West Indian immigrants plan vigilante patrols after weekend rioting in Southall. A stabbing of a Pakistani youth triggered clashes that injured at least 10. Police charged five youths in connection with the murder.
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UPI
Britain
Southall
Scotland Yard
Merger Idea Dead Issue
Nevada Supreme Court voided SB 601, ruling merger plans for Clark County and Las Vegas unconstitutional as special legislation. Lawmakers say the decision ends merger hopes for now, with potential impact on other county commissions and future consolidation debates.
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Nevada Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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Nevada
High Court
District Court
Michael Wendell
James Gibson
D-Hon
Gibson
Washoe County
George Franklin
Franklin
Clark
Strip
Winchester
Paradise
Sunrise Manor
East Las Vegas
Lorenzi Park Maintenance Call and Vandalism Issue
A reader letter condemns Lorenzi Park as dirty and poorly maintained and urges action. It criticizes citizen neglect, proposes surveys and grants, and suggests security patrols and youth labor to curb litter and vandalism, referencing a rose garden dedication at the Mesquite Club.
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Lorenzi Park
Mesquite Club
Editorial We Should Save Our Impossible Dream Ice Skating
An editorial calling for Las Vegas Convention Authority backing to keep the Las Vegas Ice Palace open. It notes the facility faces financial jeopardy, with potential buyers planning shopping arcades, and urges a public commitment to continue youth programs and skating for the community. It cites past roller rink closures and hints at a Peggy Fleming future.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Ice Palace
Teamsters Pension Fund
Nevada
Las Vegas Convention Authority
Convention Authority
Peggy Fleming
Washoe D A Opposes Expunging Conforte Grand Jury Report
The Washoe District Attorney’s office filed an answer opposing Joe Conforte’s petition to expunge a March 15 grand jury report detailing his relationships with Reno Sparks area politicians. Assistant ADA Cal Dunlap argued that grand juries may issue reports on public business without indictments and that no one has a right to secrecy over dealings with government.
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Washoe
Conforte
Mustang Ranch
Reno
Grand Jury
Reno-Sparks
Nevada
Cal Dunlap
Southwest Mexico rocked by 6.6 quake near Acapulco
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck a 255 mile zone from Mexico City to Acapulco during morning rush hour injuring at least five people and causing scattered damage. Residents and tourists fled buildings as swaying chandeliers and creaking rooms unsettled hotel guests in the Fiesta Palace and surrounding areas.
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UPI
Mexico
Acapulco
Pacific
Manly Ballard
Louise
Abilene
Tex
Fiesta Palace Hotel
Ballard
Youngsters Try Selling Mice For Campouts
Children seek funds for a Las Vegas SUN Summer Camp need. Some raise money by selling mice and doing odd jobs while readers are urged to mail donations to the Camp Fund at 121 South Highland Las Vegas Nevada 89106.
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SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
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