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Reno Expansion Boom Sparks Citywide Growth Push
Reno, the Biggest Little City in the World, eyes a population surge to 200,000 as MGM Grand Reno opens a 131 million, 100000 square foot casino resort. The project brings 3800 new jobs plus 2800 at J.C. Penney, prompting air and water pollution concerns, housing shortages, and school strain while Hilton and Del Webb explore expansion. Led by publisher Warren LeRude, local officials and entrepreneurs race to modernize downtown and lure visitors with a 50 lane bowling alley, jai alai, theaters, and a wedding chapel.
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