Las Vegas Faces Constitutional Clash and Local Corruption Probes
Nevada editor argues Atty. Gen List's constitutional ruling halts city county consolidation as politicians trade barbs. He notes a Las Vegas burglary ring tied to a dairy commission kickback scheme and fears delays in charges from DA and JP decisions. George Franklin urged challenge to consolidation while dairy officials resist prosecutions citing cost.
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George Franklin
Franklin
Las Vegas
George
Dairy Commission
Lloyd Mann
J. Glen Coon
Barry Brooks
Dale Hunt
Peale
Nevada
O'Callaghan
Phyllis Berkson
Commission
Mead Dixon
Supreme Court Test Sought On Consolidation Legality
Clark County commissioners urged taking the 1975 consolidation law to the state Supreme Court for a constitutionality ruling. Atty. Gen. List said six sections tied to Clark County were illegal, prompting a halt to merger efforts and calls to test the law in court.
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Supreme Court
Ann Ehrenburg
SUN
State Supreme Court
Clark County
George Ogilvie
Robert List
Myron Leavitt
Joint Consolidation Committee
Leavitt
Thalia Dondero
Ogilvie
Attorney General
Atty. Gen. List
Nevada
Seelint Fox
Citizens Advisory Council
LV minister urges continued consolidation effort
Las Vegas pastor Rev. Dan Newburn warned City Hall of court action to force consolidation under SB 601. He pressed a Thursday joint City-County meeting for a firm commitment to implement the law and keep consolidation alive, else a mandamus suit could follow.
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Ken Langbell
SUN
Las Vegas
Dan Newburn
Homesite Baptist Church
the Sun
Newburn
Clark County
City Commission
Joint Commissions
Robert List
LVCVA Proposes 9.1 Million Budget for 1976-77
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority outlines a 9,155,000 dollar budget for 1976-77. Room tax revenue is projected at 7,920,000 dollars with additional funds from gaming tax rental income and investments. Grants are planned for area chambers and the Nevada Fish and Game Commission. The board also approves an audit firm and a low bid for the East Hall expansion.
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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
LVCVA
William Hammond
Charles Siefert
Authority Board
North Hall
Kafoury, Armstrong and Turner Co
Chuck Ruthe
J. A. Tiberti Construction Co
Las Vegas
Convention Center
East Hall
Clark County Commission Votes to Probe Bunkerville Job
The Clark County Commission voted to investigate possible misuse of county equipment in Bunkerville. Commissioner Richard Ronzone urged action after a Las Vegas Sun column by Ruthe Deskin raised concerns about county trucks and staff working on private property.
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Clark County Commission
Bunkerville
Richard Ronzone
Las Vegas Sun
Ronzone
Ruthe Deskin
Bunkerville Way
Clark County
200 Wild Horses Await Foster Parents
About 200 wild horses captured near Tonopah are awaiting transfer to new homes. Bureau of Land Management official Gene Nadine says foster parents in Florida and New York will claim the horses, with use limited to non commercial purposes. The roundup removed the horses from the Stone Cab Vale range to reduce overstocking.
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Battle Mountain
UPI
Tonopah
Gene Nadine
Battle Mountain District
Bureau of Land T
Florida
New York
Cab Vale
Merger Meetings Show Officers Paid Amid Consolidation Pause
City and county records reveal Las Vegas and Clark County officials earned a total of 10 850 for consolidation meetings before a halt. Ron Lurie and Jack Petitti led with 1 200 each, while David Canter earned 500.
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Las Vegas
Clark County
Ron Lurie
Jack Petttti
David Canter
Myron Leavitt
Leavitt
City Commission
Robert List
List
Joint Consolidation Committee
Senate
Petitti
Roy Wooster
Wooster
Alcohol Often Fatal Factor In Nevada Traffic Crashes
Nevada officials report alcohol as a major factor in fatal crashes. John Borda, chief of traffic safety, notes 45 percent of fatals had blood alcohol over the .10 limit. For six months in 1974, over-limit levels were involved in 30 percent of fatals. A .15 level greatly raises crash risk.
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John Borda
Nevada
Borda
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