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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1970

Page

2

Seek Decrease In Medical Fees For American Seniors

The American Hospital Association urged lowering Medicare costs for the nation's 20 million elderly. The $96 yearly couple fee would drop. rising to $127.20 July 1, while advocacy highlighted access barriers for the poorest seniors and proposed universal 65 plus coverage funded by Social Security taxes. Hospital costs and Medicare administration were also criticized as rising with technology and paperwork.

Washington API American Hospital Association AHA Thhey Hahn

Bureaucrat Cuts Benefits To Nonconforming Youths

Monterey California reports that James Hammond of the state unemployment office denies benefits to long haired men and women in micro skirts citing employability. He cites employer surveys showing low hiring rates for these styles and says the policy will be challenged by lawyers ready to fight.

Monterey Calif James Hammond California Department of Human Resources Development Office Monterey County Hammond Maurice Jordane

Weather outlook bright with dry trend through Thursday

The official forecast says the region remains in a drying situation with no expected thundershowers. Upstate reports light rain, while this area is stabilized for fair skies and gentle winds through Thursday with temperatures around 95 to 65. Yesterday brought sun and warmth 93 to 64. Neighboring Paradise Road hotel gardens show petunias verbena and budding snapdragons planted along the Sahara Hotel.

Upstate Paradise Road Sahara Hotel

Burglar Denied New Trial by Nevada Judge

Las Vegas burglar Lynn Everett Cole, serving 15 years, lost a bid for a new trial after Judge William Compton ruled a 1964 guilty plea need not show voluntariness since the Supreme Court decision on voluntary pleas did not apply retroactively. Deputy public defender David Schreiber said no appeal is planned.

Dist William Compton Las Vegas Lynn Everett Cole Nevada Cole Compton David Schreiber

Highway Department seeks summer journalism student aide

State Highway Department District One in Las Vegas invites applications for a summer youth program. The on the job training aide will work in the public information office learning journalism news photography and office functions. A 40 words per minute typing test is required for eligibility.

State Highway Department District One Jack Parvin Las Vegas Public Information Office The Highway Department

William Galloway Seeks Reelection As Treasurer

Clark County Treasurer William W. Galloway announces his bid for another four years in office. He touts automation and staff stability, saving taxpayers money and boosting investment income. Galloway holds leadership roles in regional and national treasurer associations and has long served Las Vegas civic groups.

Clark County William Galloway Tom Mulroy Registrar of Voters Galloway William W Bill Galloway West Nevada Association of Treasurers and Fiscal Officers Bill National Association of Treasurers and Finance Officers National Association of County Officials Las Vegas

Jackie Onassis scoffs at reports of marriage trouble

In Athens Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dismissed rumors of a quarrel with Aristotle Onassis over Maria Callas. She chatted briefly with reporters outside a bistro after shopping with a friend, calling the reports untrue and hurried to a waiting car. She and her escort later ordered ouzo and snacks at Apotsos, then bought rugs and handicrafts during the morning.

Jackie Queline Kennedy Onassis Athens Poohpoohed Maria Callas Aristotle Onassis Onassis Miss Callas Paris

Nitecaps Club Seeks Charter at Riviera Meeting

Vegas Valley Nitestand hosts Nitecaps International gathering in the Riviera Mobile Home Park bingo room. President Catherine Brown edges members to sign the constitution for charter, with Kathryn Larson leading a flag salute creed and song.

Vegas Valley Nitestand Riviera Kathryn Larson

Senate panel OKs postal pay raise and reform plan

A Senate committee approved an 8 percent pay raise for 700,000 postal workers and major reforms to remove Congress from rate setting. An independent five member rate commission would set postal rates with a nine year postmaster general term and public subsidy funding, while Republicans and Democrats noted differences with the House plan and possible rate increases next year. The measure would create a non-cabinet postmaster general, nine postal governors, and borrowing power up to $10 billion for improvements. The plan aims to reduce politics in postal decisions and align with the administration's reform proposal.

Washington SPI Senate Congress Senate Post Office Committee House Independent Nixon Postal Corporation House Post Office Gale W. McGee D-Wye Senate Committee Hiram L. Fong R-Hawani

Maryland Governor Vetoes Liberal Abortion Bill

Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel vetoed a bill to liberalize abortion law citing potential legal defects. He signed the Medical Practices Act to empower medical discipline and regulate licensed doctors, setting standards for where and by whom abortions may be performed if a new bill passes.

Annapolis UPI Marvin Mandel Maryland Mandel General Assembly Commission On Medical Discipline

Population Dense Wet Zone Covers Most Cultivated Land

Colombo Ceylon’s landscape splits into wet and dry zones with the wet area in the southwest comprising about 3 percent of the land yet housing over 75 percent of the population and containing more than 80 percent of the cultivated land.

Colombo Ceylon

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