University notes mix education and glassblowing priority
The Board of Regents will hear proposals for new and expanded programs at University of Nevada, Reno. The agenda lists Education and Glassblowing as top priorities, with items titled under University of Nevada, Reno. Local traffic changes on the Strip prompt reflection on public spending and charity ideas.
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Lost Youth Survives Night in Potosi Mine
Michael Garn of 266 Paiute Henderson was found safe after spending the night in the Potosi Mine south of Las Vegas. Garn, 19, became disoriented while exploring with two friends who alerted the Sheriff’s Office at 3 a.m. He emerged at sunrise with no injuries.
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Primrose Path
Two Fugitives Nabbed Cashing Stolen Checks
Las Vegas detectives arrested Bar ney Francis Wysocki and Jacob Myron Mace after one tried to cash a stolen Travellers Check at a casino. Authorities seized more than $35,000 in stolen Travellers Checks. Detroit police had earlier linked the pair to the April 30 Citizens National Bank holdup that stole $120,000 in cash and checks.
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Citizens National Bank
Advertisement for Bids on Street Sweeper Broom Contract
Sealed proposals for Bid No 70 41 Contract CLV 41 for furnishing annual street sweeper broom contract for fiscal year 1970 71 will be received by the City of Las Vegas Office of the City Clerk until 1 30 PM May 14 1970 and publicly opened. Documents may be examined and obtained from the Procurement Division. The City reserves right to waive informalities or reject bids. Bid security required. Bids valid 45 days after opening. Dated April 23 1970.
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Clerk Fires On Robbers After Stop N Go Market Hold Up
Three armed bandits robbed the Stop N Go Market at Highland and Lake Mead Boulevard at 11 30 p m. They fled on foot with 739 dollars. A 16 year old employee fired at them with a .32 caliber pistol possibly wounding one robber, but no injuries or blood were found. A fourth man had earlier asked for a job and returned with two accomplices.
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AFL-CIO Endorses Judge Blackmun for Supreme Court
The AFL-CIO endorsed Judge Harry A Blackmun for the Supreme Court, despite reservations about his labor case record. President George Meany said Nixon has, on balance, made a responsible choice in selecting the 61 year old 8th Circuit judge.
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Republicans Display Fall Dream Ticket in Nevada
Reno dispatch reports Republican leaders unveiled a fall slate with Governor candidates debated as Clark County District Attorney George Franklin vows a May 18 candidacy, while Senatorial and congressional bids swirl amid party tensions and potential primaries.
Two Road Deaths Up Toll To 77 For Year
Southern Nevada recorded two fatal traffic crashes raising the year to date highway deaths to 77. In the first incident on U S 95 near Searchlight seven year old Cozette Rimbey was killed when a car driven by her father swerved and overturned. In the second crash at Flamingo and Paradise Roads Las Vegas Harvey Horton died from injuries. Robert Delvin sustained critical injuries as the two cars collided after a red light. Police issued a public appeal for witnesses and information.
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Weather runs hot with 90 degree mark in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Valley enjoyed sun and warmth as yesterday topped 90 degrees in 1970 history. Forecast calls for another 90 today with 15 to 25 mph southwest winds, while a Pacific frontal system may bring wind and possible rain later.
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TN School Population Growth in Australia Rises
Australia sees its school population climb since 1965 with over 2.1 million students in government schools and more than 600,000 in private schools, while total growth exceeds 287 thousand.
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Israelis Battle Guerrillas Across Front as 21 Die in North Jordan Valley
Israeli forces killed 21 Arab guerrillas in a Sunday night clash in the north Jordan valley the highest toll since the 1967 war. Air and ground operations were reported on the Suez Canal front with a Skyhawk shot down and opposition air defenses bolstered by Soviet missiles. Diplomatic sources forecast full Egyptian defense readiness by summer's end. A pool correspondent saw eight guerrilla bodies and weapons including U S grenades and Chinese arms. Arab guerrillas in Nablus wounded one Israeli and a civilian in a grenade attack marking a new incidents in the West Bank city.
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