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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1977
Page
26
A reader disputes Circus Circus boxing kangaroo performances condemning animal cruelty and drugging suspicions. She argues the kangaroo appeared lethargic and unwilling, asks why the female attendant provoked it, and compares the act to mocking national symbols. The letter will be shared with local papers.
A reader angrily denounces a report on the Nevada Women s Conference naming Ms Ford and Ms Diamond as inaccurate. She asserts her own volunteer work across many causes and accuses the writer of character assassination while demanding recognition.
The author attacks a proposed electronic transmission project for mail arguing it would fail to save transportation costs, add labor demands, and raise paper and handling costs. They claim checks and sensitive mail could not be electronic without risk, advocate a billion-dollar efficiency via electronic separation, and urge Senators and Congressmen to expose postal service waste.
The author urges Vesco to return to the United States arguing that top officials will lightly sanction him. The piece links Vesco to Nixon era losses and suggests a renewed scandal involving both figures. The author portrays Vesco as a perpetual schemer and ridicules Nixon’s political fate.
William G Brown argues against prejudging George Kirby who faced charges after allegedly selling a pound of heroin to an undercover officer. He questions the justification for possessing such quantities and notes prior narcotics reports, urging accountability and longer street absence.
The text argues that Americans hold personal sovereignty and delegate limited authority to Congress, the President, and the judiciary. It proposes amending the Constitution to cap congressional terms, enabling more individuals with integrity and ability to lead and serve as volunteers in the republic.
The Las Vegas Sun invites letters to the editor under the Where We Stand heading. Letters must be up to 150 words and may be edited or shortened. Libelous or tasteless content will not be printed. Names may be withheld at the writer's request, who must sign and request nonuse of the name.
A letter denounces Anita Bryant for promoting anti LGBT views and weaponizing religion. The writer accuses her of misquoting Jesus, spreading fear, and urging love and understanding over hatred. The piece urges Bryant to embrace God's love and truth.
A reader endorses a previous June 15 1977 editorial condemning Anita Bryant as a bigot. The message advocates a free country for all groups including Jews Gentiles gays and straights, insisting moral judgment should not hinge on race creed color or sex.
A reader condemns the Tule Springs Park rename honoring Senator Floyd Lamb citing marital scandals temper and violence. The letter argues the commission should reconsider the recognition and questions Lambs suitability for higher office.
A North Las Vegas reader denounces low turnout in the city election while urging a civic curriculum from elementary to high school. The letter stresses the 15th amendment right to vote and proposes new courses like The Voting Booth and Ballots or Bullets to restore participation.
A SUN interview with County Fire Chief LeRoy Hawk sparks debate over his remark it cannot happen here. The column questions the timing of his rebuttal and warns of rising insurance costs as city fire services shift to the county and ratings may worsen.
In a reader letter Gary Grant complains that local newspaper schedules and the TV Guide misalign with network listings. He questions why programs are announced in Eastern or Central time and urges Pacific time standardization for accuracy in the Las Vegas area. The editor notes SUN TV log as most accurate.
A plea for humane pet population control argues breeding for profit fuels overpopulation and animal suffering. It urges mandatory spaying and neutering, stronger licensing, and compassionate treatment to prevent ongoing neglect and torment of animals.
A letter writer argues that water is not finite and cites Seattle rainfall and aqueducts as models. He asserts irrigation can reclaim deserts, notes global irrigation success, and calls for farming to replace shrinking industry, urging action to feed the nation. He emphasizes soil fertility and national survival through agricultural expansion.
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