Sawyer Seeks May 9 Nevada Legislature Special Session
Gov. Grant Sawyer announces a tentative May 9 special session to push an optional sales tax plan for Clark County schools yielding up to 5 million in revenue. He expects support from Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt, while funds are also sought for the University of Nevada and about 1.5 million for 17 county districts amid fiscal cuts.
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University of Nevada
Divorce Reform and Morality in Nevada Debate
A column criticizes six week instant divorce proposals in Nevada, arguing they harm the sanctity of marriage and cautioning against liberalizing moral laws. The piece questions the ethics of quick divorces and urges deeper study of marriage’s origins and responsibilities.
Blizzard hits Midwest as Las Vegas basks in springlike warmth
A sharp midwinter blizzard storms the Midwest, causing transportation paralysis and at least 21 deaths. Spec Aufdengarten is among the victims near Arthur Nebraska as search parties race across drifted prairies to reach stranded travelers. In Las Vegas, sunny mild weather continues with highs near 70 and clouds clearing by Friday.
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Fair Board seeks 7 million bond for expanded conventions
The Fair and Recreation Board aims to expand to attract nearly 500 potential conventions and 3 000 delegates per event. An $8 million general obligation bond vote goes before Clark County voters on April 26 for county recreation needs. Board leaders noted no plans for a museum or Olympic pool, and said existing hotels have reduced center usage.
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Fair & Recreation Board
Clark County
George Albright
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Weather snapshot with mild温 conditions today
Considerable cloudiness and gentle winds. Today's high near 70 and low around 45. Yesterday peaked at 65 with a 37 low. Noontime humidity around 13 percent. Sunrise at 5 39, sunset at 5 56.
Daring Viet Cong Attack Near Saigon Gate
Viet Cong forces erupted in Saigon driving government armor from its compound as tanks rolled toward the capital outskirts causing a rapid alert across the city. Fleeing crews and shifting lines marked a tense dawn in the day's combat.
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UPI
Bomb scare hits four Las Vegans on delayed flight
Four prominent Las Vegans endured a 17 hour delay after an airplane bomb scare on a Washington to Las Vegas leg. The group included former City Commissioner Harry Levy and advertising executive Bob Brown, along with Al Landsman and Herbert Gerson. No bomb was found.
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Harry Levy
Bob Brown
Democratic Central
Cable TV fight prompts pole map concession in Las Vegas
After pressure from a Public Service Commission member Central Telephone Co. reversed its stance and agreed to provide pole maps or at least pole locations to the Community Cable Television Co. led by Jack Kent Cooke and H. M. Greenspun. The pair seek a certificate to operate a nine channel system carrying five Los Angeles stations and three Las Vegas outlets including one educational station.
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Powerful quakes strike Hope Province China again
Two strong earthquakes rocked Hope Province causing major property damage in Sengtai Henkshui and Shihkiach wang areas. Officials reported no exact death toll but warned the tremors were more damaging than quakes on March 8 and Tuesday.
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