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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1966
Page
18
The Sparks councilman Bill Galt heads a state petition on casino taxes and vows to oppose the measure if the 1967 Legislature raises rates. The editorial questions his impartiality and calls for an independent auditing firm to inform policy, warning against pre judgment and self appointed authority.
Washington reports the Job Corps shows 3,080 graduates from 38,951 enrollees in 17 months, costing taxpayers $493 million and $160,064 per graduate. Of graduates, 2,072 took private or government jobs, 803 entered the military, and 205 returned to school, with a 32 percent drop-out rate noted.
An Alaska Extension Service economist estimates it costs about 24 000 to raise a first 18 years for a two child family at 6 000 income with 6 460 for food 7 470 housing 2 720 clothing 3 530 transportation 1 675 medical care 810 personal care 935 recreation and 235 education excluding college Costs rise with higher income and Alaska adds 10 to 35 percent. The piece also notes broader social topics from Eisenhower praise to Batman as propaganda and state reapportionment in Alaska.
Eastern GOP power brokers rally around Gov. George Romney of Michigan to challenge Richard Nixon in 1968. Gov. William Scranton's backing strengthens Romney's bid, with Sen. Jacob Javits and potential roles in a Romney administration noted, shaping an intra party contest between Eastern establishment and Nixon’s base.
A playful exchange questions how a cat merits a fur coat amid needy humans. The reply notes the fur was only a dated stole and the cat was oily, adding a light jab about value.
Las Vegas crowd voices contrast older and younger generations. Educators say standards rise and youth face more facts of life. Respondents praise sharper youths, closer or looser families, and greater competition shaping society.
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