Recall debates and cultural notes from a Las Vegas column
A column discusses consumer recalls and compensation, Las Vegas public affairs including a court efficiency proposal for simple divorces, a library discussion on abundance and pollution, and updates on local figures. It covers UNLV math professor Lou Simonoff, Caesars Palace GM Jerry Gordon, and a book review of The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon, priced at $10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNLV
Lou Simonoff
Las Vegas
Leopold-Loeb
Chicago
Leopold
Loeb
Clarence Darrow
Bobby Franks
Bobby
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Nathan Leopold
Higdon
Hal Higdon
Putnam
Community College Plans Gourmet Class
Clark County Community College will offer a two week course in gourmet cooking from November 3. Registration for Oct 29 and 30. Instructors include Henry Cohen Dick Porcaro Sam Nettles and Frank Marcoz. Cost is 17 dollars per credit hour with scholarships available through Patricia Butler.
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Clark County Community College
Ralph Hall
Henry Cohen
The
Landmark
Dick Porcaro
Desert
Patricia Butler
Value Shift Predicted for Retarded Americans by 2000
A forecast for President Ford envisions full citizenship for retarded Americans by 2000 and greater social acceptance. Fred Krause of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation spoke at the National Association for Retarded Citizens convention in Las Vegas forecasting more resources, improved housing, and reduced bureaucratic barriers, with continued biomedical progress. Dr. Edwin Martin praised the civil rights impact of the retarded citizens movement and urged ongoing efforts to end discrimination and improve services for about three percent of the population.
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Ford
Fred Krause
President's Committee On
Martin
Krause
Edwin Martin
Bureau of Education For the Handicapped
U.S. Office of Education
National Association For Retarded Citizens
Bare Bones Interlocal Agreement Nears Finalization
Las Vegas City Attorney Carl Lovell moves to present a bare bones interlocal agreement with Clark County to legalize the Consolidation Joint Committee. The plan aims to ratify actions and keep the committee largely as formed, while keeping future specifics flexible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Carl Lovell
Lovell
Clark County
Jim Bartley
Ron Warren
County Commission
Joint Committee
Trustees Consider $126000 Supplies Request at Clark County
Clark County School Trustees schedule a Thursday meeting to vote on over $126 000 for supplies and equipment including audio visual gear totaling 115 877 for projectors recorders screens cameras and more. Also up for ratification are 342 022 in general purchase orders and bids for lockers repairs and tennis court lighting with Las Vegas city to cover installation costs. Dr John VanVactor from UNLV Special Education proposed as a two half day monthly on call consultant at 1000 yearly to assist in diagnosing learning disabilities.
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Clark County
John VanVactor
Unlv Special Education Department
VanVactor
Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Las Vegas
Western
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Muriel Stevens
Bud Weil
Keith Hayes
Judge Hayes
Southern Nevada Historical Society
Land of Plenty
Flamingo Road
Jerry Gordon
Caesars Palace
Community College
Tions
Edwin Martin Nation
Ken Langbell
SUN
Robert List
Tom Tiger
Las Vegas Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Mary Hibbs
SPCA
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