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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1976
Page
9
Danny Thomas is urged to reform The Practice after weeks of faltering episodes. The column laments the show’s shift to cheap humor and urges the cast and writers to reclaim its engaging medical drama. Celebrity mentions include Paul Anka and Ed McMahon.
An indictment in U S District Court charges Roger Baskes Burton Kanter Alan Hammerman and Samuel Zell with conspiring to defraud the government through a complex tax evasion involving Arlington Towers and Arlington Plaza in Reno The scheme moved 700000 into a Bahamas trust and used a mining claim to disguise the sale The Cavanaughs are named as the buyers amid offshore trusts and corporate entities alleged to conceal true tax consequences The DOJ and IRS statements cite Project Haven in a broader offshore shelter investigation.
Assemblyman Don Mello criticizes Clark County for refusing to fund a juvenile halfway house despite $100,000 state support. He notes a Las Vegas bloc promised money last April, calls the action devious, and warns the state may shoulder the program in 1977.
State Labor Commissioner Stan Jones restricted the license of American Employment Agency in Reno for one year after finding it advertised 400 jobs it did not have. Marianne Crumley must file monthly ad reports and applicant fee statements. A September 1975 ad claimed 400 jobs and a survey showed many listed employers had not ordered workers. One prospective employee’s fee was not properly refunded. The one-year suspension was held in abeyance if conditions are met.
Former Sparks councilmen Pete Lemberes and James Veronne declined to enter a plea to bribery and perjury charges. Judge Guinan denied their writ seeking dismissal as defense plans Nevada Supreme Court review. Trial set for April 12 over a Sparks truck stop gaming license investigation.
Sierra Life Insurance Co of Twin Falls Idaho failed to win reinstatement of its Nevada license in a preliminary motion. State Commerce Director Mike Melner presided over the hearing noting evidence suggested a statutory violation and that Sierra Life must present its case after a recessed session.
Carson City faces need for an additional district judge and courtroom to handle rising cases while Washoe County reports smooth operations. District Attorney Mike Fondi cites few justice courts and judges as delays, urges state supported judge for state matters, and notes high civil case load.
Moapa Valley Fair announced by Chairman Jim Moore will run March 27 at the Community Center Overton with exhibits entering March 26. Queen contest March 25 in Moapa Valley High School auditorium features Moapa Valley residents ages 12 to 18. Local groups, 4 H and UN cooperative extension sponsor the event aiming to become an annual community celebration with livestock, exhibits, and entertainment.
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