Strauss Attacks Ford and Dole in Las Vegas Remarks
Democratic Party Chairman Robert Strauss described President Ford as somewhat inept and his running mate Robert Dole as a fellow you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. He spoke after meeting western state chairmen to map strategy for the campaign’s final two weeks.
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Strauss comments on Ford Dole and Carter debates in Nevada
Strauss says Ford lacks a nice man image and Dole is a quipster. He calls the debates oversold but helpful to Democrats, notes Carter passed the vice presidential test while Ford did not, and predicts Las Vegas could host a national convention. He also praises Cannon's influence and compares campaign spending, with Carson noting northern lead for Carter and rural shift to Ford.
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City revising Las Vegas business licensing ordinances
A committee will review and update Las Vegas business licensing laws with chairman Richard Bunker leading a group that includes City Atty. Carl Lovell and other city officials. The effort aims to modernize rules without major fee changes, while addressing issues from casino owners to sex shop opponents and potential removal of the utility franchise tax.
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Las Vegas official promises scooter for park vandalism fight
Las Vegas Commissioner Ron Lurie says one refurbished scooter will be given to parks patrol officer Harry Jaeger to extend coverage at Lorenzi Park 80 acres troubled by vandalism. He notes the plan requires approval from fellow commissioners and ties to broader park safety aims.
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Las Vegas to Deploy Oregon Boot for Parking Violators
The city plans a new phase of enforcement using the Oregon Boot on cars parked in spaces reserved for others in city owned lots. A $25 removal fee plus violation costs applies. Two plazas near City Hall and a lot northwest of City Hall are reserved for permit holders.
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LV Banquet Called Off By Coleman
A Las Vegas banquet and news conference for Secretary of Transportation William T. Coleman was cancelled due to pressing government business. Co chairs Oran Grayson and Leonard Mason said Coleman would likely attend later in the year, with the event at the Frontier Hotel and a prior news conference at McCarran International Airport. The talk aimed to cover transportation impacts on Nevada tourism and Concord direct flights from Mexico to Las Vegas.
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Funds Sought For Marion Bennett Youth Program
Las Vegas City Commission to hold two public hearings on a $7,000 request by the Marion Bennett Youth Program to aid hard core drug addicts in West Las Vegas using federal block grants. Environmental review and extended timelines accompany the funding request, with $4,800 for staff and $2,200 for travel and outreach during 1976-77.
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Last Chance Protest Over Zoning Change Draws 100 People
North Las Vegas residents gather for a final public hearing on a proposed zone change to permit a major development including single family homes and some commercial space near Jones Lake Mead Torrey Pines and Vegas Drive. The planning commission endorsed the project.
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Control Board selects Morros as acting secretary
Mrs Irene Morros a long time government worker was named acting executive secretary of the Nevada Gaming Control Board replacing Edward Bowers who resigned. Chairman Philip Hannifin said a permanent appointment will wait months and the job pays up to 25000 dollars annually. Morros had been Bowers personal secretary and has over 20 years in state government.
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