Tuesday, April 9, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.
Former Vice President Dan Quayle is set to autograph copies of his book, "The American Family," during grand opening ceremonies at noon April 29 at Borders Book Shop at 1445 W. Sunset Road.
According to a news release, the book, co-written by psychologist and media personality Diane Medved, explores family values and determines that "when families are happy and healthy, communities thrive."
Ensign vs. Coffin
In their first public appearance together, Rep. John Ensign, R-Nev., and Democratic challenger Bob Coffin squared off Monday at the Showboat hotel-casino before an estimated 100 senior citizens attending a meeting of the National American Notch Association.
The candidates did not debate head-to-head, but each addressed the gathering.
Coffin, who serves in the state Senate, criticized Congress for failing to solve inequities facing 6 million so-called Notch Babies, people born between 1917 and 1926 who, because of a 1977 act of Congress, receive less Social Security money than other recipients.
Ensign said Republicans and Democrats in Congress are reluctant to correct the inequity because of high costs.
New GOP chief
Dan Burdish, a local general contractor and former campaigner for Richard Nixon, has been named executive director of the Nevada Republican Party.
Burdish replaces Charles Muth, who will continue to assist with voter registration and public relations. Muth is also contemplating a run against state Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas.
Burdish, 45, is treasurer of the Clark County Republican Central Committee. He will take over as executive director of the state party Friday. The job pays $40,000 a year.
Political seminars
Those interested in the ins and outs of campaigning are invited to attend a series of seminars next month at UNLV. Each of the sessions is $25 and will be conducted in Beam Hall, Room 113.
* MAY 4, 1-5 P.M.: Political campaign planning.
* MAY 11, 1-5 P.M.: Getting out the vote.
* MAY 18, 8 A.M.-NOON: Public relations and fund-raising.
* MAY 18, 1-5 P.M.: Presidential elections.
For more information, contact Lise Wyman at 474-9900.
Clinton ads
The answer: President Clinton.
The question: Name the first political candidate this year to go negative on Nevada TV.
Clinton's ads blast Dole for opposing the president's plans to overhaul welfare, reduce taxes and ban assault rifles.
Clinton is targeting states such as Nevada where he won narrowly over President George Bush in 1992.
Jerry Dondero, chairman of Dole's state steering committee, said Clinton is tipping his hand by airing attack ads this early in the campaign.
"They must be running scared," he said.
Ward endorsed
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has endorsed Democrat David Ward to succeed retiring Rep. Barbara Vucanovich in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
The group said in a March 27 letter to Ward that it is "confident that America's senior citizens can count on you to protect Social Security and Medicare -- the twin pillars that are so important to a good quality of life for older Americans."
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