Casino Hotel Appraisals Boost County Tax Roll Values
A SUN study shows cash values for 36 Las Vegas resorts and casinos rose by 45.9 million to 295.4 million, with assessed value at 35 percent yielding about 16 million more in property taxes. The increase, largely due to three new resorts, should add roughly 800 thousand to county coffers this year.
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House Stamps OK on Nixon ABM Program
The House yesterday approved deployment of the Safeguard antimissile system and continued purchase of the cost-plagued CoA cargo program, signaling support for President Nixon's strategic defense efforts.
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Clay Draft Case Sets Tone For Boxing Return Debate
Muhammad Ali stood out in a complex clash over his draft evasion and boxing career. The piece weighs his constitutional rights, the public’s role, and the moral stakes of a top fighter facing prison while considering a possible ring comeback.
Federal approval boosts Las Vegas housing funds
Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon announced federal approval of 8.4 million for Las Vegas housing projects. 3.8 million funds 200 elderly high rise units and 4.5 million funds 219 low rent single family units at 28th and Bonanza 28th and Cedar and Charleston and Sandhill. The pair praised the Las Vegas Housing Authority and noted the timing amid federal spending curbs.
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Blue Carpet Out Today For GOPers
The article notes Gov. Paul Laxalt will not seek a second term, elevating the 1970 governor race. Top Republicans Lt. Gov. Ed Fike Washoe County DA Bill Baggio and State Senator Cliff Young are eyeing the post as party leaders plan today at the Governor's Mansion. Fike plans a future bid while Franklin and Raggio hedge their announcements, with Raggio considering a run but not deciding yet.
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Amchitka ABM Test Fails to Trigger Widespread Alarm
United States detonated an underground nuclear device on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians as part of an antiballistic missile test. The 6:06 p.m. EDT blast produced background readings with no radiation escaping, easing fears of quakes or tidal waves.
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America
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Alaska
UPI
United States
Aleutian
Atomic Energy Commission
Amchitka
R. E. Miller
AEC
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Henry Vermillion
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Hawaii
Why Sex Education Should Be Taught
Dr Haim Ginott argues sex education is already present in media and street life and urges formal guidance. He notes teenagers seek honest, realistic answers and standards to integrate sexuality into their personalities.
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Macmillan Company
Newsday
Railroad Shop Strike Would Affect Las Vegas Workers
A shopmen strike on seven U S railroads could put more than 524 Las Vegas men and women out of work though unions and employers are not directly involved. D J Workman says Union Pacific is not among threatened roads but a memorandum warns job assignments may be abolished if eastern railroads strike. The American Railway Association says its members may strike in solidarity.
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Weather Summary with Mild Skies and Warm Day
Mostly fair conditions with variable high cloudiness and winds from 10 to 20 mph. Today's high around 85 and low near 65, yesterday's high 92 and low 74. Noontime humidity at 8 percent with sunrise at 6 57 and sunset at 6 22.
Mansfield urges Nixon for unilateral Vietnam ceasefire
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield calls for a U S unilateral ceasefire in Vietnam and faster troop withdrawals to pressure a coalition including the Viet Cong. He rejects a 60 day moratorium on criticism and urges a de facto halt to hostilities with reciprocity from Hanoi.
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Haynsworth remains Nixon pick for Supreme Court
President Nixon continues to back Clement F. Haynsworth Jr. for the Supreme Court amid party opposition. White House aide Ronald Ziegler released details of talks with GOP leaders, noting dissension but no call to withdraw the nomination.
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