This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1977
Page
14
The letter criticizes Richard Nixon for ongoing pensions and alleged tax debts while accusing media figures and publishers of greed. It draws parallels to historic scandal and notes Haldeman and Mitchell facing prison, likening the affair to a Hitler reference. The author identifies as Roger Randolf Runningboard II.
A devoted admirer writes to honor Jimmy Snyder known as Jim the odds maker. The writer recalls his kindness and lasting impact from childhood through school years. He credits Snyder with spreading smiles and love, calling him a rainbow whose pot of gold is found in his generosity.
A citizen voices views on renaming Tule Springs Park to honor a state senator via a song to Tea for Two tune. The verses critique political credit and taxpayers, signaling public sentiment amid the naming debate.
A resident thanks a good Samaritan who found two mail envelopes at Sunrise Hospital north entrance on May 31 and deposited them in a mailbox. The sender received the recovered mail yesterday and hopes the helper sees this note of gratitude.
The plan argues overpopulation drives energy demand and unemployment. It calls for negative population growth, halting all immigration, and extending unemployment benefits to 18 months to prevent social unrest. It frames these steps as essential to resolving the energy crisis.
A fragment cites a warning about the military and the industrial complex, contrasting concerns over defense spending cuts with broader industrial budget threats. The text hints at national security and fiscal pressures amid a political debate.
A reader asks if Las Vegas is suitable for children as schools close and youth roam the streets. The letter urges parental responsibility, supervision, and community effort to protect parks and property, urging the newspaper to give space to the issue.
The SUN on May 2 1977 prints Ronald Reagan arguing for capital punishment while critics claim a California gas chamber execution in the 1960s may have wrongfully killed an innocent man. The piece cites alleged mischarges and lack of funds as possible factors.
Franklin E. Mace Jr. administrator asserts Humboldt County won a precedent setting appeal against the decedent's estate to collect traffic fines. He claims the ruling makes this practice legal in California and compares it to gambling debates in Nevada.
Almanac notes June 11 1977 as the 162nd day with 203 to follow. It recalls Richard Strauss born 1864 and Warren Harding’s 1920 nomination and Lindbergh’s 1927 return. It covers Alabama 1963 and coal miner John L. Lewis’s 1969 death. Thought for the day quotes Harding and Kennedy on citizenship.
The Las Vegas Sun explains its letters to the editor sections and requires letters be restrained to about 150 words. It notes editors may edit or shorten submissions and will reject libelous or tasteless content. Names may be withheld if requested but must be signed.
A physicist criticizes selling high speed US computers to the Soviet Union and China. He argues it undermines American technological superiority used in space, missiles, and nuclear weapons, urging protection of national interests and domestic gain. He warns of risks if foreign powers access advanced computing and met with corporate profit motives.
Mildred Anderson reflects on the Nixon era, arguing that Watergate exposed a failure of checks and balances in government. She rejects forgiving Nixon and warns that justice demands understanding rather than excuses, while noting potential reforms to avoid a drift toward dark ages.
The text argues subsidies to airlines show a rising taxpayer burden. It cites figures from Senator Cannon and Senator Laxalt about direct subsidies and adds FAA CAB aid and free grants, totaling over four billion, implying substantial hidden waste and questioning the latest claimed figures.
The letter argues that taxpayers in the 15 to 20 thousand income band subsidize airline travel for the affluent as FAA spending and subsidies raise costs. It criticizes Senators Cannon and Kennedy for proposals to support less profitable routes and urges privatization to curb waste and high taxes. It notes high executive incomes and questions motives in defending middle income subsidies.
A reader praises George Franklin and notes his May 31 1977 column opposing a new county jail and court house. The letter cites Franklin’s arrest reduction ideas and argues the state bears custody costs, while Clark County records show 10 500 felony and 6 000 misdemeanor cases awaiting disposal.
R L Farnsworth Sr argues that daily comics overrun by drunken scenes shape youth taste for booze. He notes 4th graders exposed to beer wine and liquor in newspapers and questions the comics industry’s intent and impact. He calls for awareness of these ads in society.
A quirky letter argues cats might influence the Paradise and county annexation vote if the city imposes pet licensing. The writer notes residents oppose petitions over cat licensing and suggests a similar ordinance could swing support for annexation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.