Las Vegas Talk Sparks County and Sports chatter
Dateline Las Vegas reports a blunt critique of County Commissioner Bob Broadbent's campaign line and FAA pressure over a second FBO at McCarran. It notes public demand for change, mentions Summa Corp influence, and highlights public interest in football picks and Strip gambling lore with skeptical tone.
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County Commission Airport Committee
McCarran
Federal Aviation Administration
Hughes Air Terminal
Summa Corp
Commission
The
District Attorney questioned over anti pornography group aims
The article notes Dist. Atty. George Holt as part of Nevadans Against Pornography which discusses destroying a local free publication for being offensive. It argues censorship risks and defends freedom of press while criticizing zealots who might suppress content and press rights.
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Dist
Atty
George Holt
Nevadans Against
Holt
NAP
LV Dads Say Working Ties With North Las Vegas Stay Strong
Las Vegas city commissioners said they would not be intimidated by recalls of North Las Vegas officials. They anticipated no major changes in cross city bodies and stressed a measured approach to payroll and services amid local labor tensions. Mayor pro tem Ron Lurie and commissioners Myron Leavitt Roy Wooster pointed to balanced service and pay and noted new North Las Vegas leadership would take over in 10 days.
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Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
Convention Authority
Regional Streets and Highways Commission
Regional Planning Council
Ron Lurie
Myron Leavitt
Leavitt
Roy Wooster
Wooster
Ray) Davies
Local Officials React to Tuesday Recall Votes
Bud Cleland and Commissioners Wendell Waite Day Gray Davies Tom Brown and Cynthia Baumann express interest in the city's best interests. Paul Christensen criticizes recalls calling for legal redress while noting rising recall threats on every issue. The new group will have its hands full.
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Bud Cleland
Wendell Waite
Day Gray
Davies
Tom Brown
Cynthia Baumann
Paul Christensen
Christensen
City Fathers Overturn BZA Child Care Facility Wins Approval
Las Vegas city commissioners reversed a BZA decision to allow Littl Scholar and Mary Moppet child care centers at West Charleston and South Rancho Drive. They noted noise and traffic concerns but granted the permit. Also approved SID 409 street upgrades on 25th Street to Pecos. Ron Moppert may obtain a general business license for Ron's Lock and Key with limited operations. Oct 20 includes locksmithing license hearing and bus stop locations, with Silver Star and Lady Luck Casinos seeking stops. Jones and Alexander intersection realignment discussed for improved road layout.
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Las Vegas
SID
25Th Street
Pecos
Ronald Moppert
Ron
N. Rancho Rd
Public Works
Larry Hampton
Jones
Rancho Road
Alexander
Rancho
Hampton
Panel Discusses Land Uses In Las Vegas Valley
A Thursday public program at the Royal Inn Hotel will examine Las Vegas Valley land ownership changes, industrial and private development, and the area’s economic future. Panelists include UNLV economist Dr. William White Realtor Jack Hon Otis Harris and Regional Planning Council members.
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Las Vegas
Royal Inn Hotel
Convention Center Drive
Las Vegas Valley
Nevada
Gary Palmer
UNLV
William T. White
Jack Hon
Hedges, Wade and Hon Realtors
Otis Harris
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ray Lamb
Jay Meierbierck
Regional Planning Council
Palmer
Harris
Las Vegas Convention Center
Lamb
Meierdierck
No Freeway On Lamb Group Plans Meeting
The group opposing the east leg of the Fremont Expressway down Lamb Boulevard schedules a 7 30 p m meeting at Claire Woodbury Junior High School in the school auditorium. NFL president Terrell Hansen says a large protest turnout is expected.
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Lamb
Fremont
Lamb Boulevard
Claire Woodbury Junior High
Terrell Hansen
NFL
School
Auditoriu
Red Rock Cleanup Drive Returns With Community Help
The second annual KLUC radio Red Rock cleanup will take place Saturday Oct 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Red Rock Canyon. Terri Long and Casey Fitzsimmons coordinate with agencies and groups including BLM state parks Silver State Disposal Seven Up Bottling Co Las Vegas Jeep Club and McDonalds. Participants meet at the Scenic Drive turnoff West Charleston Boulevard and will be transported to 25 canyon areas to collect trash. Lunch is provided. Local clubs are urged to mobilize members for the event.
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Kluc Radio
Red Rock
Red Rock Canyon
Terri Long
Casey Fitzsimmons
Bureau of Land Management
The
State Parks System
Silver State Disposal
Seven-Up Bottling Co
Las Vegas Jeep Club
McDonalds
Scenic Drive
West Charleston Boulevard
Temple to fete Sukkot at Ner Tamid Las Vegas
Congregation Ner Tamid will celebrate Sukkot with an 8 p.m. Friday service and a consecration for Hebrew School students led by Rabbi Stephen E. Weisberg. The event includes a Sukkah outside the temple, an Oneg Shabbat, and Saturday morning Sabbath services at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to visit.
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Ner Tamid
Eternal Light
Las Vegas
Congregation
Ner Tamid Religious
Hebrew School
Stephen E. Weisberg
LV Woman Arrested In Shootout
A 36 year old Las Vegas woman was shot by a rival applicant at the Culinary Union office. Lorella Clements was wounded in the chest and treated at Valley Hospital. Mable Anderson was booked on three counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of an unregistered firearm.
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Las Vegas
Culinary Union
Valley Hospital
Lorella Clements
Mable Anderson
Lawrey Ave
S. Commerce St
Anderson
Clemints
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