Ner Tamid Buys Lot For New Synagogue
Congregation Ner Tamid announces the purchase of land in Las Vegas for a new synagogue to include sanctuary classrooms social hall kitchen and offices. Rabbi Stephen Weisberg says construction will begin within a year, aiming to meet growing religious cultural and social needs of Las Vegas Jewry. Architect Sid Goldberg is designing the facility for the liberal progressive temple.
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Congregation Ner Tamid
Las Vegas Sun Masthead and Staff Roster
The Las Vegas Sun announces its editorial and publishing staff including HM Greenspun president and publisher David Greenspun vice president Ruthe Desain secretary Barbara Greenspun treasurer and Ruthe Desain assistant to the publisher ener Buy general manager Al Kolber managing editor Bob Banes news editor Chris Chrystal city editor Dave Hopkins night editor Bill Guthrie executive sports editor Versielen womans editor Les Ritchie advertising director Al Smith classified manager OcoUas Ritchie promotion manager.
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Publicashers Association
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County Building Activity Rises Amid Shifts in Projects
Clark County reports 811 new construction projects in September 1977, a fall from 1976. Single family homes rose by over 100 from the prior year, while townhouses and condos doubled since September 1976. Apartments and duplexes dropped by 396. Slaves freed in Connecticut colony on November 14, 1784.
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Florida Sued LV Firm Head For Fraud By SUN
The Florida suit names Donald Saunders head of American International Vacations Inc. in Las Vegas and alleges unfair practices selling lifetime vacation plans to about 10,000 people. The Miami court case seeks an injunction to stop false advertising and requires escrowed funds as promised.
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Federal mediator sets strike talks for bus drivers
A federal mediator schedules a Tuesday morning session to end the two month LTR bus driver strike. Seven daily Phoenix Reno routes remain active with safety concerns delaying additional service. Union Local 1225 members walked out August 5 seeking a 7.5 percent annual raise. management offered 4.5 percent.
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Agencies Close Columbus Day Observance Across Government
All federal state county and city offices will be closed Monday for Columbus Day. Clark County School District and UNLV will suspend operations with schools and university offices closed and classes not meeting.
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Foley Delays Vara Trial Over Heart Condition
The second Las Vegas gaming figure charged with illegal bookmaking, Raymond Paul Vara, reports heart trouble and a postponed trial from November 8 to April 11 in U S District Court. Judge Roger Foley also reset the case of Sidney Wyman and Vara to the new date. Vara faces bypass surgery scheduled for October 20.
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Urich seeks majority stake in Tropicana hotel deal
Carson City reports Jack Urich a Southern California oil magnate filed with the Nevada Gaming Commission to buy 50 percent of the Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip with about 6 million dollars in new investment. He will face background checks to assess suitability for a gambling license amidst a history of investor changes and prior emergency funding.
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