Mistrial Declared In Van Houten Murder Trial
A Los Angeles jury deadlocked on first or second degree murder or manslaughter in the Leslie Van Houten trial, prompting Judge Edward Hinz Jr. to dismiss seven women and five men after 25 days of deliberations. A new trial date was set for Sept 12 with possible plea bargaining discussed by prosecutors.
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Replacement Sought as Demonstrators Return to International Hotel
Demonstrators resumed protest at San Francisco's International Hotel after authorities closed the site on Thursday. They oppose eviction actions and the possible demolition of the building, rallying Saturday to demand housing and preservation.
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Carter urges dismantling welfare for a 30.7 billion jobs plan
President Carter asks Congress to replace food stamps aid to families with a single monthly lump sum and up to 1.4 million new jobs or training slots with child care. The plan stresses work over welfare and ties benefits to earnings, with phased implementation through October 1980 and tax credits of 3.3 billion.
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Lincoln Blaze Grows in Lincoln County Fire Threatens Alamo
A forest fire eight 2,000 acres grows along the south Pahroe Mountain Range near Alamo as 80 plus firefighters battle flames fanned by 35 mph winds. A 6,000 gallon retardant drop from a C-119. crews from Boise Las Vegas and Ely join the effort with more drops planned. No structures are in immediate danger but townsfolk fear impact if the blaze spreads. The BLM expects wind changes to aid containment.
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Las Vegas pilot freed in Colombia police case ends chapter
Stephen Bolling of Las Vegas was released from custody in Colombia as part of the final actions in the case involving four local residents detained by Colombian authorities. Mercy Ambulance paramedic Miguel Parada, freed last week with Bolling, was on a flight toward Vancouver awaiting next steps.
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Las Vegas Pilot Returns From Colombia Detention
Detained LV pilot ends four week ordeal after return to Las Vegas with documents from a Colombian who says the men are fully cleared of all charges. Bolling and Parada were among four Las Vegans released in Santa Marta. Bolling thanks supporters as he describes a troubled return flight and bitter feelings toward immigration officials.
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Las Vegas Pilot Paradas at Center of Immigration Delay
Las Vegas resident Miguel Parada, a Chile native and medical professional for six years, faced immigration delays in Miami after not having a U.S. visa. He and fellow prisoner Bolling, who traveled from Colombia, were treated without clear information. They were delayed en route to Los Angeles and separated upon arrival.
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Firefighters halt wall of flame at Tassajara Hot Springs
United Press International reports a major California fire near Tassajara Hot Springs in the Big Sur area, with 57,000 acres burned in Ventana Wilderness. About 2,800 firefighters built 51 miles of fire breaks aided by 11 air tankers and 11 helicopters as 35 injuries occurred and damages reach $113 million. The Scarface blaze in Modoc-Lassen reached 70,000 acres with a 30,000 foot smoke column.
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Auto-House Holding Up Under Ordeal
In Chicago the Napoleon R. Divine family found a car crashed through their South Side home and lodged into the recreation room. The two ton vehicle braces the damaged structure, and no injuries were reported. Divine, a carpenter, said the car should not be towed until a contractor can jack up the house.
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Child Credits Camp Experience Fund Drive Support
A young girl Rebecca K describes how SUN Summer Camp Fund donations let hundreds of Nevada children attend camp. She details horses swimming fishing hiking and farm animals and says she aims to become a teacher and donate yearly to the fund. The piece urges continued contributions to meet a 700 child goal and lists recent donors.
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New SUN Magazine To Replace Scene
The Las Vegas SUN announces a new Sunday magazine to replace Scene in the near future. The change aims to provide readers with a more active and entertaining Sunday news package as part of ongoing SUN efforts.
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