Gay cops in police work a question of time in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas column discusses whether homosexuals can join police departments, citing Los Angeles Civil Service rulings and constitutional questions about equal protection. It notes potential public and peer resistance, yet argues gays can perform bravely and calls for discreet inclusion. It also humorously references a Henderson incident at the Swanky Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Civil Service Commission
Edward Davis
LA Civil Service
Los Angeles
Henderson
Jack Seideman
Cat
Hiding Behind Cards as Games Reach into Emotions
NYC based Reiss Games markets adult oriented games and party tricks. Bob Reiss explains Seduction and Compatibility probe inhibitions while X rated titles appeal to limited audiences. He promotes mind benders and multiple backgammon variants as growth drivers.
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Bob Reiss
Reiss
Reiss Games, Inc
New York City
Las Vegas
Direct
Xaviera
Raviera Hollander
Happy Hooker
Coins honor Gov OCallaghan as CHAP Man of the Year
Three bronze medallions valued over 3000 dollars each, bearing Gov. Mike OCallaghan on one side and the Nevada state seal on the other, will be awarded through 1980 to CHAP Man of the Year recipients. The award, initially named after OCallaghan, was briefly renamed due to a naming quirk when he was chosen as the first recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Palm Sun
Mike O'Callaghan
State of Nevada
O'Callaghan
CHAP
Las Vegas
Carlino
Nevada
O’callaghan
Combined Health Agency Program
Dunes
Phil Carlino
Nevada hearing on H R 9719 would boost county revenues
A Reno public hearing Friday on H R 9719 seeks federal compensation for tax exempt lands in Nevada counties. The plan would pay 50 to 75 cents per acre with per capita limits, aiming to add about 10 million dollars yearly to local governments including 2.7 million to Clark County.
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House
Reno
Nevada
Clark County
Jim Santini
Interior Committee
Oue
Santini
Pioneer Inn
Room
Nevada Association of County Commissioners
Alaska
County Commission
Nevada Tax Commission
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Paul Price
Metro PD
Ralph Lamb
Jack
SUN Camp Fund
Sid Hudson
Hudson Cleaners
SUN
Brian Greenspun
Hudson
Sunfoto
Newsweek
Ken Jones
Lung Association
March of Dimes
American Cancer Society
Heart Association
Public Lands
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