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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1970
Page
9
Nevada legislators discuss public employee bargaining law changes as Sen. Vernon Junker seeks reelection. Campaign coverage highlights Bunker’s push for strong Clark County representation, Hecht on a southern community college plan, and candidates Keith Haupt and Burke outlining tax and education positions.
Sam Krug a Las Vegas car dealer and Democrat has announced his candidacy for the county commission representing Las Vegas. Krug 42 lives at 2021 South 1th and has been in the automobile business for 11 years.
The State Planning Board considers eight bids for a national guard armory and maintenance station in Henderson. Argue Construction Co. of Las Vegas submitted the low bid around 370000 dollars, with a total budget of 454000 dollars from state and federal funds. Approval depends on the federal government.
Bolt, Beranek and Newman of Cambridge, Massachusetts, will research measurement methods and criteria for noise abatement in urban areas under a $29,000 contract from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The firm brings 20 years of acoustics experience.
A Henderson social event hosts hundreds at St Peter's Hall to honor Mike O Callaghan and his wife Carolyn as he prepares to announce his Democratic gubernatorial bid next week. The volunteers and committee organize with dancing at 9 p.m. and two live bands featuring former O Callaghan students.
State Sen James I Gibson filed for a second term representing Henderson Boulder City Searchlight and Goodsprings He warns financing will be the major issue with schools and financial support for small cities as key concerns He chairs the municipal governments subcommittee and previously led the taxation and federal state and local government committees.
Sparks police evacuated guests after a bomb threat to the Sparks Police Station led to the removal of a dummy bomb at the Nugget hotel casino. Police Chief Bob Galli said details of the device remain undisclosed to protect the investigation and noted the call was a typical threat.
Edwin Schlender of Raft River Electric Cooperative announced a plan to build a 40 mile 14,000 volt line to serve three isolated ranches in northeast Elko County Nevada and three more ranches in Utah. The new line aims to provide electricity to areas without power for years.
Dick Speed, a hardware-store worker, became the seventh candidate for Carson City Justice of the Peace to replace Pete Supera who is seeking the recorder post. John R. Bullis, an accountant, filed for city council ward four on the Republican ticket.
The Air Forces schedule a change-of-command at Nellis Air Force Base as Col. Herbert J. Gavin assumes command of the 474th Tactical Fighter Wing amid a ceremony on the flight line. Col. Frederick C. Blesse will move to lead the 831st Air Division at George AFB, while dozens of airmen and several generals attend, including Las Vegas mayors and guest officers. A flight of 12 T-33s will pass over in tribute and a post-ceremony coffee hour will follow.
State Superintendent Burnell Larson announced $400 000 in federal Manpower Act funds to help launch a Las Vegas community college under Nevada’s system. The plan calls for a Clark County site with auto mechanics clerical skills and other courses while expanding toward a full program prior to a Regents vote next month. The first Nevada community college is in Elko.
Highway District One in Las Vegas is praised for an aggressive and timely safety upgrade program. Inspectors note new guardrails signs and drainage, plus replacing damaged installations. more than 1.0 million dollars this year, about 20 percent of the district budget, funds safety work across US 93 US 95 and I 15.
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