Murder suspect charged for threatening witness in Las Vegas case
Brian Henry Price already faced attempted murder kidnapping and robbery charges when he was hit with a new count of threatening a witness. He allegedly warned Alonzo Bass that he would kill him after being freed on bail for the April 8 assault and robbery of businessman Al Diamond. Bass testified and Price was arraigned with bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Supreme Court open to fast track on taxi dispute
The court may speed ruling on PSC cab allocation after brief reductions. Miss Dungan and Justices Thompson and Zenoff indicate willingness to shorten briefs if opposing lawyers also trim. Teamsters and six major cab firms face stalled negotiations as Gov Laxalt weighs in from Miami and October reports loom.
Nixon Chooses Spiro Agnew as VP Run Mate
Gov. Spiro Agnew wins Nixon’s nod after 10 hours of talks and a late night vote ratifying the selection. Some liberal Republicans and Pennsylvania factions show unrest while Michigan hints at a token floor fight. Nixon plans rest at Key Biscayne then campaigns in major states with possible briefing from rivals.
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Nixon Accepts Party Honors Confident Of Victory
Nixon told delegates at the convention that the party will win in November and restore power to states and cities. He cited support from Mamie Eisenhower and praised the nation while pledging a strong stance on crime and national unity. Agnew, a Baltimore native, was chosen as running mate amid shifting regional support and ongoing Miami unrest. Romney indicated his delegation's initial protest but backed the ticket.
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Troops Move Into Liberty City After Death Toll Rises
About 100 troops and 300 sheriff's deputies deployed by Gov. Claude Kirk swept 61st to 63rd Streets in Northwest Miami to quell unrest in Liberty City. Three people died and several police were injured as protesters clashed with authorities amid tear gas and gunfire.
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Tax Returns Eved In Friar Club Hearing
Nathan Golden accountant testified about Manuel Rickey Jacobs gambling income for 1964 listing 17373.39 from other sources and a pro gambler occupation. The trial alleges a $400 000 cheating scheme at the Friars Club Beverly Hills with four co defendants. Witnesses also described violence during a Miami convention period amid police actions and mayoral responses.
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Rickey” Jacobs
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Nevadan GOP Chair Drops Hint on Romney Agnew Pairing
Nevada Republican chairman Abbott says Romney would bolster GOP chances in Nevada and the West, favoring a Romney Agnew ticket to unite the party. He defends the move as boosting Republican wins and denies personal slights toward Agnew. Laxalt criticizes Abbott as divisive while Nevada delegates weigh implications for the campaign. Woodrow Wilson backs traditional ticket integrity and cites race relations nuances. Abbott, former Interior official, hails Nixon as an effective candidate aiding local races.
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Suspects Sought in Death of Local Boy
Police hunt suspects in the death of a Las Vegas area boy. The victim, Gardner, recently discharged from the Navy in 1967 served aboard USS Benner and is survived by his fiancé Miss Georg, siblings, a grandmother, and a Las Vegas father working as a service manager. The boy spent his youth in Las Vegas before entering military service.
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