Las Vegas hotel battle weighs on Lummis and Gay
Hank Greenspun argues the clash between William Lummis and Irving Gay over Summa hotels signals survival plans and the need for expansion at the Sands. He critiques Desert Inn rebuilds, questions lack of dining, and urges refocusing on refurbishing the Sands amid multi million loan efforts.
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Increase To Books Delayed By Nevada Panel
The Nevada Gaming Commission delayed to November 17 a request by Swanson News Service to raise rate cards from 450 to 550 dollars per week for supplying racing and sports results to bookmakers. Protests by bookies surged as hearings in Las Vegas last month prompted cautious handling. Commission chair Harry Reid allowed Swanson's financial data to be released to bookmakers for comment.
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Protesters Break Down Door As Klan Forms Alien Watch
In Sacramento a crowd smashed a hotel door as Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke prepared to outline plans for armed KKK members to patrol the Mexico border for illegal crossings. Deputies declare unlawful assembly, no injuries or arrests reported. Duke claimed state officials were sought and Brown's office denied plans to meet.
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Hunger strike at State Maximum Prison ends in Carson City
Eleven inmates at the State Maximum Security Prison ended their protest after three days and returned to their cells. Superintendent Boyd said two inmates were taken to the doctor for observation but the strike was not reopened.
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Las Vegas Weather Forecast To Saturday
Clear nights and sunny days through Saturday with winds under 10 mph. Highs in the mid 80s and lows around 50s, with yesterday’s figures 81/55. Humidity high near 87 percent and AQI at 26 Good. Sunrise 6 53 am Sunset 5 57 pm. A year ago today highs reached 75 and lows 52.
Weather Outlook Shows Showers In Rockies And Florida
Showers will fall over the mid and lower Rockies Friday and in southern Florida. Clear to partly cloudy conditions prevail elsewhere across the nation.
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Surviving Lufthansa Hijacker Under Guard in Mogadishu
Somali officials report the sole surviving hijacker, a mentally deranged young woman, remains under guard at a Mogadishu hospital with minor injuries after West German commandos freed 86 hostages. Three male hijackers were killed. a diplomat said the group was of Middle East origin and the raid used diversionary explosives.
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Tahoe Hotel Building Okayed Despite Legal Challenge
UPI report says four Lake Tahoe hotel casino projects proceed as Ninth Circuit appeals seek reversal of Judge Bruce Thompson’s dismissal of suits claiming height limits violate Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ordinances. Judge Thompson refused a temporary halt and noted substantial compliance by Douglas County. appellate action planned by California and the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
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