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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1970
Page
7
A Las Vegas exchange hints at Edward Fike replacing Paul Laxalt as Nevada’s governor. The letter mentions a potential gaming board czar and prison warden, with Nixon and Fike amid speculation about the state’s political future.
Lieut John Sleeper fired a press conference salvo alleging graft and corruption by deputies, but offered no verifiable names dates or evidence. Critics say his claims lack foundation while legal experts note grand juries cannot silence witnesses. A golf tale and hotel chatter close the piece with local color.
Flamingo casino boss Moe Miller cautions patrons not to chase unlikely bets while hints of a high stakes count circulate. The remark teases an upcoming answer next week as debates flare over gamble strategies.
Las Vegas Chapter delegates Jo Ann Lanier and Chris Adams will attend the 25th annual Executives Secretaries Inc convention May 14 to 16 at the Palmer House Chicago. About 800 women from U S and Canada will participate with speakers including Bud Wilkinson and Letitia Baldrige.
Kenneth Hehr, a 44 year old former Chicago Bears tackle who is blind, advocates guide dogs for independence through St Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation Workshop. Hehr explains dogs from Guide Dogs for the Blind provide crucial help from bus to hotel and beyond, and notes costs are often covered by schools. Hehr and Cort, his Golden Retriever, illustrate how a trained guide dog enhances mobility and autonomy for the blind.
Ruth Hodgin, 83, learning to walk again after a hip fracture, receives home health care in Las Vegas. Under District Health Department supervision, services include nursing on physician orders and physical therapy at home funded largely by Medicare or private insurance.
In a satirical column, writers joke about population fears and modern fixes. References to Pat Buttram, Barbra Streisand, pills, and stock markets frame a comic critique of society while warning against absurd solutions to growth.
William J. Bradley was fined 200 dollars, disqualified for 52 weeks from filing insurance claims, and ordered to repay 645 dollars collected in fraudulent unemployment benefits after a post audit showed he worked for two employers during 14 weeks of claims. A further 12 week disqualification applied for fraudulent weeks.
Frogtown in Angels Camp California hosts an international frog jumping Jubilee May 14 to 17 with over $2000 in prizes. Mayor Ray W Callahan promotes a night schooling class and offers a handicap entry option plus forms by mail for participation or purchase of a jockey for the event.
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