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Las Vegas Sun (Newspaper) - October 21, 1976, Las Vegas, Nevada A Las vegas news Roundup Carter Small county reps Small county representatives on the Carter task Force of Nevada concerns which will advise Jimmy Carters National staff on issues unique to this state have been named. They Are state sen. Warren Monroe of Elko Ira Jacobson of Tonopah . A a dutch Horton of Ely and William Macdonald of Winnemucca. The appointments were announced by Robert Faiss of Las vegas task Force director. Faiss said the task Force will work to advise Carters National staff both on Campaign policy and in the formation of administration policy if Carter is elected and on matters having special interest to this state such As the problems created by Federal ownership of Nevada a land and problems encounter by ranchers and miners in dealing with Federal agencies. Univ slates candidates night candidates from All political races in the City county and the state have been invited to a a meet the candidates Quot night on Friday sponsored by the student government of the univ. The informal get together is scheduled for 8 30 . In the fireside lounge of the Moyer student Union. Television monitors will allow persons to watch the 6 30 . Presidential debate for those who wish to come Early according to Mike Navarro chairman of the student political awareness series. Earlier in the week the students have sponsored panel discussions with candidates for the county commission and for the University of Nevada regents. Showboat revenues showboat inc reported that operating revenues for the three months ended sept. 30. 1976. Were $6,760,319. An increase of 23 per cent Over the $5,509,704 earned in the corresponding period in the prior year net income amounted to $883,928, compared with the $832,807 recorded for the first three months of fiscal 1975. On a per share basis earnings were 73�?~, compared with 68 for the comparable period in 1975. Per share information is based on the average number of shares outstanding. Average shares outstanding were 1,224,750 at june j 30, 1976 and june 30. 1975 Broadbent disclosure rapped j Bryn Armstrong. Democratic candidate for county commission i seat of has chastised his opponent incumbent Republican Bob Broadbent for failure to make full disclosure of his business activities and investments. A Many times during this Campaign. Or. Broadbent has been introduced As a bankruptcy trustee and retired pharmacist but never once has he taken the Opportunity to divulge his other Armstrong said a for Armstrong said a the has not revealed that he is a licensed real estate Salesman or that his wife also is a licensed real estate Saleswoman and those licenses were obtained after Broadbent was elected to the county Armstrong also pointed out that Broadbent was a paid lobbyist hired by the state pharmaceutical association and by the state association of county commissioners during the last session of the state legislature. A a in a sure that Isnit common knowledge although he did Register in Carson City As a lobbyist however i wonder How he kept track of just whom he was representing while also purporting to represent the people of Clark county and who paid How much for his services and expenses while he was trying to represent his interests and the Peoples Armstrong said barbeque highlights expo the Henderson expo will feature a deep pit barbeque saturday from 5 to 7 at the Henderson civic Center. Items on the menu for the event include pit barbeque beef three salads barbeque Beans and bread entertainment will be provided by the Basic High school song and dance group tickets Are available for $2 75 from Henderson merchants or $3.50 at the door. Demos for Hale Host dinner democrats for Chuck Hale will Host a free barbeque at Darwin Lamb s los ranchers restaurant from 2 . To 6 . Saturday. Hale is running for the state Assembly from District 1. All voters in the District Are invited to bring their families and friends to meet Hale. Las vegas businessman Chuck Brown chairman of the group said a we Are inviting the Public to discuss their expectations and disappointments concerning the state legislature. We believe that Hale can live up to their expectations and curb their Dairy Herd group formed a Dairy Herd improvement association has been formed and incorporated in Nevada. The purpose of the association is to demonstrate the fundamentals of Dairy Herd improvement develop educational programs for Dairy Herd improvement to maintain uniform systems of record keeping with respect to Dairy herds and to establish information on sources of Superior Dairy inheritance As a Means of improving Dairy animals. Thomas Pflum of Fallon has been elected president Melvin Hughes of Mesquite vice president and John Olsen of Fallon Secretary treasurer. Board of directors include Harold Olsen of Fallon John Fetherston of Overton. Irene Groneman of Las vegas Anna Louise Gardner of Reno Thomas Pflum of Fallon. Melvin Hughes of Mesquite and Clint Appelt of Reno Commerce aide named Rochelle Levine has been appointed chief assistant in the Las vegas area to state Commerce director Mike Melner. Melner says Levine a position is an Extension of the duties performed by his Carson City office. Those duties include acting is the directors Liaison for several Commerce department divisions in Southern Nevada and serving As representative of the department at various governmental functions. Commerce department divisions operating in Las vegas include real estate insurance consumer affairs banking savings ind loan and fire marshal. Levine a graduate of univ recently received her Law degree rom the University of san Diego. In 1973, she was selected to get a student legislative intern for sen. Howard Cannon and before hat she was a Delegate to the 1972 county state and National democratic conventions. During 1971-72 she served As student body president of univ. There she graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor of arts degree in political science. For Lamb endorsement thursday october 21, 1976 Las vegas Sun 11 Mike Erickson 26, a theatrical arts student at the University of Minnesota completes his transcontinental journey by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge pushing his carpet sweeper before him. Erickson and his sweeper started out in june from Virginia. He said he wanted to find out what americans throw on their highways. Republican National committeeman William Laub said wednesday he was disappointed that the co chairman of president Gerald Fords Campaign in Nevada publicly endorsed a democratic legislative candidate. A i am not surprised but i am disappointed a Laub said wednesday in regard to a televised endorsement by Republican Oran Gragson for Democrat Floyd Lamb in the state Senate District 3 race. Gragson is state co chairman of the Ford Dole Campaign. A the is not the Only candidate in that race i am supporting a said Gragson. A i am working and supporting both Republican Jean Ford and Republican Zel Lowman. I Hope we can have one of the other in there and i predict that we said Gragson. Gragson said he endorsed Lamb because he was interested in conservative fiscal policy for Nevada which Lamb had demonstrated As chairman of the Senate finance committee. Laub said Gragson was acting As an individual in his endorsement of Lamb. A some republicans called and were disturbed about the endorsement of a Democrat. 1 am disappointed or. Gragson made the endorsement especially since he is a prominent Gragson draws heat Republican a said Laub. Asked if he would make any similar endorsements of democrats Laub said a no a i never believe in a one Way Street a said Gragson. Gragson said when he was mayor of Las vegas and went before legislative committees he received full and Complete consideration from Lamb. A i am interested in a conservative fiscal policy for Nevada and the nation. Senator Lamb has demonstrated that fiscal responsibility throughout his term in the state. It was a personal decision and had nothing to do with the party Structure at All. It is my own endorsement a said Gragson. A was far As the Republican party is concerned or. Gragson does not speak for them. He is speaking for his own cons rep. Santini says kids shortchanged rep. James Santini said wednesday Nevada a youth Are being shortchanged by the department of health. Education and welfare because important children a health programs Are not being administered effectively. Commenting on a report released earlier by the House subcommittee on oversight and investigations on which he serves Santini said. A obvious mismanagement of the Early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment program has led to crippling retardation and in some cases even death of thousands of the program requires the department to screen diagnose and ultimately treat financially disadvantaged children who have health problems. Santini said the department was supposed to Issue regulations for the program nearly four years ago a yet. Timely guidelines were not issued. The Agency also failed to administer proper penalties for failure to comply with the provisions of the Santini said. A in hearings earlier this year. I questioned hew officials and they even Tell me How Many children had been treated in the Santini said science Quot said George Stewart. Clark county chairman of the Republican party. A emr. Gragson and senator Lamb Are old time friends they worked together for a Long time. I am sure they Are Good friends and i am certain this prompted his action a said Stewart. A there arc some people who done to appreciate it. As a citizen he is entitled to speak the Way he Stewart said the party would take no disciplinary action against Gragson who he said was a member of the Clark county Central committee. He said the Republican party had no rules against endorsements of the opposite political party earlier this year the democratic Central committee forced democratic sen. Lee Walker who was Defeated in the september primary off the Central committee because he worked for the election of his Republican Law partner two years ago. A we have not done anything like that and we done to plan to do it a said Stewart. Heu it us lose mow boy out. Reu Gajos Nevada sumo i Fluxa Loos. The prices of westerns Mexico Tours have dropped 15 to 22%. You be probably read about it. The Exchange rate of the mexican peso in relation to the american Dollar has dropped Way Down. So much so that the ground portions of some of our Best mexican vacation Tours Are going for 15 to 22% less than they did just a few weeks ago. And you can pick up some fantastic bargains in everything from native crafts to Fine mexican silverware while you re there. That s not All you save on. When you buy any of these vacation packages a special roundtrip tour Basing fare is available from Las vegas to Mexico City a $217, including All taxes subject to certain restrictions. No wonder Western is the no. 1 . Airline to Mexico westerns got a Good thing going to Mexico daily service to Mexico City and Acapulco our famous fiesta service featuring delicious food and beverages Ala Mexico plus our famous complimentary Champagne. So if you be Ever dreamed of a fun filled vacation in Mexico now a the time to take it Mexico Holiday 4 days/3 nights per person double occupancy plus airfare. 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