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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
3
A Las Vegas study panel may not urge a Metro police department split. City officials discuss a unified Hall of Justice and potential reforms while debates over merging sheriff and police services surface.
Las Vegas city commissioner Myron Leavitt endorsed the misdemeanor probation program after a meeting with project director Mike Moody. He supports a pay as you go model with a smaller initial fund and opposes a $30,000 county or city subsidy, noting counseling fees may boost commitment.
Five young residents began Las Vegas street visits to license dogs and cats under a new rule adding cats to the program. They earn 2.25 dollars per hour plus 0.15 per license, with no fines but reminders to obtain shots if needed. In 1974, 1,725 licenses were sold, 1,248 on site. last summer total fell to 1,590.
Published mornings including Sundays by Las Vegas Sun Inc. at 121 S Highland Ave Las Vegas NV 89106 with officers H M Greenspun president Ray Germain VP David Greenspun VP Ruthe Deskin secretary Barbara Greenspun treasurer etc. Second class postage paid at Las Vegas. Subscription rates show per month and single copy rates. mail subscriptions require advance payment.
District Judge Addelar D. Guy, 52, announced a bid for a full term on the Eighth Judicial District Court where he has served since a 1975 appointment by Gov. Mike O Callaghan. As Juvenile Court judge he handles delinquency rulings and oversees foster care, noting facilities are too small and overloaded.
Nevada Democrat Rep Jim Santini plans amendments to curb federal delay in utility rate increases. The proposals aim to speed up hearings boost consumer representation and streamline FPC procedures for Nevada residents facing outdated regulatory practices.
A devastating $2 million fire ripped through a building, with officials noting potential sprinkler system upgrades could have limited the damage. Fire investigators search for the cause as residents assess losses and structural safety concerns.
Senator Paul Laxalt supports federal registration for lobbyists and criticizes extending the Federal Energy Administration. He cites rising oil imports, market instability, and FEA spending as arguments against the agency. He notes many lobbyists are unregistered and urges recognition of those representing interests.
Governor O’Callaghan touts $118,000 in initial state funding for the Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. The group aims to remove barriers through job placement seminars, accessible building design, and policy proposals for the 1977 Legislature and beyond. Professing strong support, the governor and Rep. Santini back IRS tax credits for hiring the disabled.
A non jury trial lasting under an hour found 27 year old Kanyon Chine guilty of selling cocaine to an undercover agent. Judge Joseph Pawlikowski scheduled sentencing for August 5 in Clark County District Court. The agent testified Chine sold a half ounce of cocaine on March 3, 1973. The defendant offered no defense.
Oral arguments on whether former Public Administrator Nat Adler must stand trial for extortion and incomplete financial reports were postponed to Thursday. Justice Mahlon Brown said briefs were not yet read and defense lawyer Harry Claiborne sought dismissal, arguing Adler acted not in official capacity. Adler testified he was a common laborer. he was ousted after failing to post a $100,000 bond as required by state law.
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