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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1969
Page
1
Clark County faces a potential $3.9 million annual revenue shortfall starting in 1970 due to reduced revenue, unexpected salary hikes, state responsibilities shifted to the county, and lack of legislative funding for county government as learned by the county commissioners.
The Hon. Wright Patman warned at the National Association of Retail Druggists convention that without rolling back interest rates the nation faces a severe recession and low mood. County officials report the General Fund will be $696k short, forcing drastic service cuts and capital freezes.
A memo discusses a man aiming to build a small home on land bought on time payments. He installed a septic tank and well, moved a trailer onto the site, and faces permit fees and a trailer ban deadline. He seeks extra time and help while debating progress rules versus individual initiative.
During a tense NSV meeting critics, led by Joe Neal, blasted the curfew as racist and demanded the ouster of City Manager Clay Lynch and Police Chief Nick Janise. Mayor Echols said the chief imposed the curfew, but consultation with the council followed after the decision.
The last Sunday in October marks turning back clocks for daylight saving time. Maxine Ruggeroli urges Spring ahead Fall behind as a memory aid. The piece also commends the Las Vegas police department for its handling of recent West Las Vegas trouble.
President Nixon reaffirmed he will not be swayed by nationwide demonstrations. He said yielding would invite anarchy while defending a path toward peace and refusing to let street protests set government policy.
Hank Greenspun publisher of the SUN announces a free Beef Cooking School at Stardust in the Crown room. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. Bonita Bohn Sack of the National Live Stock and Meat Board will present. She hails from North Dakota and has a background as a ranchwoman and home economist.
Denny's Restaurants Inc and Parvin-Dohrmann Co call off their pending merger after high level talks in Los Angeles. Harold Butler of Denny's and William Scott of Parvin-Dohrmann say the termination is mutual, citing financial incompatibility and different lenders. Both firms pursue outside financing for various projects. Butler emphasizes mutual respect and denies any clash with Clark County authorities.
Actress Mia Farrow and conductor Andre Previn are expecting a child. Publicist Larry Eisenberg said the due date is not set but sources say late winter. A Previn spokesman in London confirmed paternity and would not comment further. Farrow, 23, was in seclusion.
The weather office records a sunny day with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high reaches 75 with a 45 low, while yesterday posted a 76 high and 43 low. Noontime humidity stands at 14 percent as the sun rises at 6 46 and sets at 6 08.
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