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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1969
Page
1
Hank Greenspun argues Nevada’s legalization of gambling, while widespread ethics label it evil, has funded progress and livelihoods. He notes underworld money helped Las Vegas rise, compares to slave labor profits, coal mining dangers, oil smog, and tobacco cancer, suggesting evil exists in many accepted industries.
Las Vegas city officials rejected a written demand from the Las Vegas Police Protective Association for current and retroactive pay equal to firefighters. Officials cited lack of funds, noting a court loss and prior back pay to firefighters totaling over $450,000, with police back pay unresolved.
President Nixon outlined a sweeping "New Federalism" plan calling for a $4 billion annual welfare system. It would ensure about $1,600 per year for a family of four if the head works or trains, replacing a 35-year-old structure he blamed for families breaking up. The speech marked his broadest domestic initiative since taking office.
Russ Morgan, famed band leader and Decca recording artist, died in Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital from a massive cerebral hemorrhage. The Scranton, Pennsylvania native led "Music In The Morgan Manner" at the Dunes Hotel and built a storied career as musician, producer, and radio figure in a long-running Las Vegas act.
Murder suspect Russell Payne appeared in justice court and received a continuance on his required appearance in a fugitive complaint. He is accused in Wyoming of killing his mother Emalyn Payne and her husband Dr. Martin Payne, with the bodies found near Wilson two miles from their home.
District Judge James A. Boyle scheduled September 3 for an inquest into the Chappaquiddick accident death of Mary Jo Kopechne. About 15 witnesses are expected. the proceeding will be open to press but closed to the public. Senator Edward M. Kennedy may not be required to appear immediately.
Clark County School District trustees approve a starting teacher raise of 1450 over last year, while master’s degree holders gain 630. Protests cite the small overall increase for veteran teachers with graduate studies. CCCTA and district began talks after a temporary restraining order. Judge Young later ruled lack of jurisdiction due to a new state negotiation law effective 1970-71.
Five killed including the gunman and two parents and a minister at a Birmingham suburb church campground after an eviction attempt. Charles Hagood, 33, led the shooting. A sixth person was wounded. Hagood's body found in the house. A neighbor was hospitalized in uncertain condition. Police corrected initial report of firing at motorists.
In Ypsilanti Michigan a man posing as an ordained bishop gained access to Wash tenaw County Jail and met John Norman Collins charged with murdering EMU freshman Karen Beineman. The imposter Joseph Bartholemew Pasic signed in and spoke with Collins for about two hours while authorities probe links to Manuel, a former roommate, who waives extradition in Phoenix.
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers and hot temperatures. Today's high near 105 and low around 85, following yesterday's 109/82. Noontime humidity at 32 percent with sunrise at 5 53 and sunset at 7 39.
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