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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
2
Hank Greenspun decries casino owners and alleged bribery in a fictional Las Vegas setting. He argues for even handed justice from courts and uncompromising conduct from public officials, warning readers about fixers and influence peddlers. The piece stresses that characters are fictional but tempts readers to imagine a city tainted by corruption.
Forecast for Las Vegas calls for variable cloudiness and windy conditions through Friday. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph, with today’s high near 94 and low near 63. Humidity high to low, air quality index 24 recorded.
The forecast calls for rain in portions of the mid plains on Thursday while the rest of the country enjoys mostly sunny skies. No major weather disruptions expected as the week progresses.
A reader seeks guidance on arranging preplanned memorial arrangements citing Mausoleum Memorial Park. The note expresses satisfaction and asks for practical steps to set up future services.
President Carter visited the South Bronx ghettos with Mayor Beame, noting a spirit of hope despite decades of devastation from arson and funding cuts. He criticized Nixon housing cuts and highlighted federal funds as key to recovery while a large security apparatus protected the motorcade and officials.
A UPI survey paid by Union Carbide shows two thirds of Americans want to decide saccharin and similar substances’ fate, with about half backing the Delaney amendment. The poll notes many feel uninformed and favors public access to regulatory data.
Drs Jack Vernon and Alexander Schleming of the University of Oregon report a masking sound can relieve the head noise heard by some tinnitus patients. The device, similar to a hearing aid, gives a constant frequency that masks internal ringing.
A small town ad promotes oplomous shoes for men women and children offering style and comfort. The store name Foster's Shoes is listed with an address at 119 North 3rd.
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