Water and Stone Shape Las Vegas Valley
A Sun staff writer explains how rain and geology sustain Las Vegas. Water stored in the Spring Mountain and Sheep Range rock formations feeds Tule Springs and the valley, while politics and waste threaten its fragile supply. The article notes limited understanding of underground processes and previews continued discussion on page 2.
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Charge Firemen Cops Win Fight For Bigger Budget
Fire department and police advocates secure increased funding to expand education programs and improve emergency services amid city budget debates. Officials tout return on public safety investments and community benefits.
City budget dispute ends with fire and police victory in Las Vegas
Las Vegas fire and police departments left City Hall triumphant as the budget was approved after weeks of bickering. Firefighters union led by Oscar Howard secured hours and pay changes with hours cut and raises discussed by Commissioner Ed Fountain and supported by Reed Whipple after input from AFL-CIO and labor leaders.
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Doug Williams
Vegas D A in damage action against John Mendoza
A damage suit for 5100 00 was filed in Las Vegas against District Attorney John Mendoza after he allegedly advised the sheriff to not serve attachments brought by Sam Siegel of Clark Dade Investment Enterprises Inc. Siegel, acting as his own attorney, filed the complaint with the county clerk. Mendoza denied ordering the sheriff not to serve the writs, saying Siegel appeared to act as an attorney contrary to law.
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Fraudulent Stock Plan Case in New York
Three men pleaded guilty in a stock fraud case involving United Dye and Chemical Corp securities. Samuel F. Garfield, Allard Roen, and Alien K. Swann admitted charges as全国 defendants, Garfield hospitalized in Denver, Roen connected to the Desert Inn Las Vegas, Swann pled guilty to selling unregistered stock. sentencing not yet scheduled.
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North Las Vegas seeks eight-cent tax cut from county
North Las Vegas will press the County Commission to cut its budget so the city can gain at least eight cents more on the ad valorem tax dollar. The council pledged to continue the effort unless an accord is reached, allowing the city to secure the requested eight-cent reduction.
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Grace Kelly to Return to Hollywood for New Film
Grace Kelly, now Princess Grace of Monaco, will return to Hollywood this summer to shoot at least one new movie after giving up a million-dollar film career to marry Prince Rainier. The announcement confirms her film plans despite royal duties.
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Republicans Eye LV Convention
Clark County Republicans plan two key dates this month with precinct meetings tomorrow at 8 p m and the county convention on March 31 in the Gold Room of the Convention Center. Alvin Wartman, chair of the Clark County Republican Central Committee, urged precinct members to call Dudiey 48831 for precinct addresses and meeting locations. Delegates will be selected for the March 31 gathering.
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Nevada Gaming Control Board Recommends Approval
The Nevada Gaming Control Board yesterday recommended for approval the pur- chase or licensing action described by UPI reports. The move involves a decision on a gaming related matter with potential regulatory impact in Nevada.
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Gaming Commission to Rule on Fremont Hotel Stake Sale
The State Gaming Commission will act today on Jerome D. Mack’s application to buy an eight to ten percent stake in the Fremont Hotel for 370000 including 250000 in stock and 120000 in debenture bonds. The board also recommended eight non restricted licenses for approval and denied four, with one matter deferred and three withdrawn.
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Harold S. Gorman Named First National President in Las Vegas
Harold S. Gorman is elected president of First National Bank of Nevada succeeding EJ Questa who died in a Feb. 10 plane crash near Tonopah. Gorman highlights southern Nevada loans totaling over 75 million and outlines plans for two new branches in West Charleston and Twin Lakes, plus a Paradise Valley branch, bringing Las Vegas outlets to eight. Expansion includes a $400 000 upgrade at South Boulevard and a redesign at 15th and Charleston as business volumes grow and staff adds.
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Slaying Suspect Nabbed In Winnemucca
Humboldt County sheriff's deputies arrested David Bryan Niccum for a triple murder and kidnapping case linked to Indianapolis. He was hitchhiking with a handcuffed teenage hostage, Karen Harris, 16, when captured after a trail of details remained limited.
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Readers Demand SUN Records Learn-A-Lan Language
Readers continue to press for SUN Records Learn A Lan language offering. The public shows sustained demand with five weeks of inquiries and no setup announced yet.
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