Stationery change ends Clark County RPC controversy
Controversy over the Clark County Regional Planning Council ends after the board adopts a new stationery design clarifying its advisory role. Las Vegas officials led by City Commissioner Paul Christensen argued for a one vote per person principle and possible reform or abolition, while Chairman Herman Van Betten and supporters defend the agency as a county wide planning vehicle. The revised stationery is expected to quell disputes about the council’s authority.
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Clark County Regional Planning Council
RPC
Las Vegas
Paul Christensen
Christensen
Herman van Betten
Ship
APC
Clark County
Henderson
Boulder City
North Las Vegas
Las Vegas Valley Water Dstrict
van Betten
Regional Planning Council
County Commission
Planners Approve West Side Development Grant
The Clark County Regional Planning Council approved a $115,000 federal grant for a west side economic development program. Las Vegas City Commissioner Paul Christensen abstained, citing concerns over duplication of federal projects and lack of grant specifics. The Four Corners Commission funded program will be run by the state Department of Development to attract new industry.
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Clark County Regional Planning Council
RPC
West Side
Las Vegas
Paul Christensen
Christensen
APC
Four Corners Commission
State Department of Development
Las Vegas Urges Yes on Park Bond Question
The city commission of Las Vegas adopts a formal resolution urging residents to vote yes on state Park Bond Question 11 in the upcoming general election. The $10 million proposal allocates half to city and county parks on a matching basis and increases funding for bicycle paths and historic site preservation. The resolution seeks resident and voter support to secure the bond.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Mayor rules out selling downtown garages
Mayor Bill Briare says he has no plans to sell the two main city garages on Carson and Stewart Streets despite losses. He notes the facilities are financially burdensome but stresses no decision was made without proper hearings and city attorney input, and cites citizen inquiry as the trigger. The Sun reported Lovell found no law preventing a sale, a view opposed by two council members.
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Las Vegas
Bill Briare
Briare
Carson Street
SUN
City
Carl Lovell
City Commission
Commission
Stewart Street
Lurie May Join Bally Distributing Without Resigning
Las Vegas City Commissioner Ron Lurie could take an office manager job at Bally Distributing Co without resigning, as City Atty. Carl Lovell ruled the position not prohibited by state gaming law. Lurie, 35, is an executive with Wonder World Co and is considering Bally’s offer. no commitment before after Christmas.
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SUN
Las Vegas
Ron Lurie
City Atty
Carl Lovell
Lurie
Bally Distributing Co
SMN
Lovell
Bally
Nevada
Wonder World Co
Clark County
Wonder World
Herb Kauffmann
Mahlon Barber
Reno
Bally Manufacturing Corp
Chicago
Barber
Beverly
Ronda
Benjamin
Las Vegas City
Bank Net Income Best Ever for Nevada Savings and Loan
Sherman Miller, president and chairman, reports nine months of 1976 as the best ever for Nevada Savings and Loan Association with net income before extraordinary items up 80 percent and third quarter at a record level. Through Sept 30 assets reached 254.56 million, up from 191.51 million a year ago. Net savings increased 32.5 million and new loan originations totaled 68.6 million. Miller expects the favorable trend to continue in Q4 1976.
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Nevada Savings and Loan Association
Sherman Miller
Miller
New Las Vegas Boot Ordinance Drafted for City Review
The third version of Las Vegas Oregon Boot ordinance is submitted to the Department of Business Activity. Deputy City Atty. Chris Gellner aims for commission consideration soon, though not by the next meeting. The measure allows mail notices to offenders and targets unpaid parking tickets with boot enforcement.
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Las Vegas
Oregon
Department of Business Activity
Chris Gellner
Carl Lovell
Lovell
Ira Britt
Gellner
Britt
Bill Adams
Adams
City Hall
Richard Bunker
Hilton Buys Waldorf Astoria Hotel Lot for 35 Million
Hilton Hotels Corp announces purchase of the Waldorf Astoria land and 1,833 room hotel complex in Beverly Hills. The deal with Victor Palmieri and Co representing Penn Central trustees values the land at 35 million with financing options under review.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Hilton Hotels Corp
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
Barron Hilton
Hilton
Victor Palmieri and Co., Inc
Penn Central Transportation Co
Hotel Waldorf-Astoria Corp
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