08 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
1
The city reels over allegations that a former zoo, shut after Humane Society findings of neglect, faced charges of animal cruelty. Officials cite underfunding and care lapses. Charleboix and deputies deny the cruelty claims while the Humane Society presses for accountability.
Nathan Jacobson was ordered to post an 800000 dollar bond to secure a preliminary injunction halting Howard S. Levin from interfering with the Bonanza Hotel's stewardship. District Judge Howard Babcock issued the order amid a bitter management dispute centered on the Strip hotel's presidency.
Accused mother killer Russell Payne appeared before Governor Paul Laxalt in Carson City in a last ditch bid to stall a Wyoming extradition order. Payne is 25 and suspected of killing both parents, though he is officially charged with other crimes.
Hank Greenspun notes politics at Bob Baskin's lunch as a county commissioner faces re election and questions about his business diversifications and possible horse sale connections amid calls for public accountability. The piece contrasts public trust with self serving motives in local government.
The grieving Kopechnes urged Massachusetts authorities to let Mary Jo Kopechne rest in peace resisting plans for an autopsy. District Attorney Edmund Dinis seeks an inquest and body exhumation, calling for a formal inquiry into the death linked to Senator Edward M. Kennedy. The Luzerne County Court in Pa. will ultimately decide the autopsy matter.
Space Center scientists report Apollo 11 moon dust contains no evidence of living, dead, or fossil organisms. They note traces of organic material likely stem from contamination, while more advanced tests are planned to confirm. The lunar quarantine lab prepares a final load test and status decision expected soon.
Union Cab Co and Teamsters Local 881 reached terms last night less than a day after Ace and Whittlesea Taxi Companies signed with the union. Check er Cab remains non union. The five contracts could be the cheapest in years and cover most Las Vegas cab firms amid prior strike actions.
Partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high near 168 and low around 80, following yesterday’s 109/80. Noon humidity at 24 percent with sunrise at 5 52 and sunset at 7 40.
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