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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1969

Page

4

Scientists Hint Mars Life Possible From Methane Ammonia

Pasadena reports researchers at JPL discuss infrared findings of methane and ammonia in Mars polar caps, suggesting the possibility of microbial life if conditions allow. Norman Horowitz and Caltech colleagues voice caution, noting conflicting data and the need for further review before Washington reports.

Pasadena Calif UPI Mars George Pimentel University , California Berkeley Jet Propulsion Laboratory Caltech Norman Horowitz Pimentel Horowitz Earth Mariner Mariner 1 Mariner 6 Washington Gerry Neugebaurer

Five Die In Gunman Shooting at Hagood Home

Police say a gunman opened fire in the Hagood residence after eviction efforts failed. Mrs Hagood and Mr Hagood were found dead on the front porch while Mrs Robinson and a minister died at the rear. Officers used tear gas then shot broke in finding Hagood dead with a heart wound beside a .22 rifle. The church campground lies near Birmingham with parts in Midfield Brighton and Jefferson County.

Hagood Birmingham Leon Midfield Brighton Jefferson County

City Officials Deny Police Pay Increase Demands

City officials reject police union demands for higher pay as the budget strains on 600 plus city employees. A California Supreme Court ruling allows union formation, and Police Chief Witcher notes low turnover with no vacancies, while a hiring pool remains awaiting background checks.

California Witcher

Inquest Planned for Sept 3 in Ted's Case

A September 3 inquest date was set for Ted's case amid family opposition from Berkely Heights New Jersey to Massachusetts authorities. The Kopechne family seeks to prevent exhumation and removal of their daughter's Luzerne County, Pennsylvania body.

Pennsylvania Berkely Heights N.J Massachusetts Joseph Kopechne Hopechnes Luzerne County Blythe Evans

Businessman files false arrest suit against county

Michael Marudas a longtime local car dealer filed a $22 500 false arrest suit against the county and Sheriff Ralph Lamb claiming he was jailed December 29 1967 without cause and held until December 30 in the county jail The suit was filed by attorney Raymond Sutton Marudas says the false imprisonment caused inconvenience discomfort humiliation and pain

Michael Marudas Mike Mars Ralph Lamb Marudas Raymond Sutton Maradas

HUD Sues Forward Lock Apartments Over $657,512 Deed of Trust

A suit filed in U S District Court by HUD seeks foreclosure on Forward Lock Apartments Inc for 616,274 in unpaid deed of trust balance plus 41,238 in interest. The deed was assigned to GNMA in 1964 and to HUD last spring. HUD seeks possession of the property for government management.

U.S. District Court Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Forward Lock Apartments, Inc National Mortgage Association

Nixon Unveils Major Welfare Changes At San Clemente

President Nixon outlined a sweeping set of welfare reforms from his summer White House in California. A no strings attached federal share with states starting at 500 million in 1971 plus 600 million annual for job training and child care centers. A nationwide minimum for welfare families and similar minima for the aged blind and disabled at 400 million annually. Effects could reach 24 million people but none would take effect before January 1971.

Congress White House San Clemente Calif Toto Nixon

French Action Slashing Franc Shocks World Markets

A French move to devalue the franc reduces pressure to raise the mark, with Chase Manhattan and First National City Bank economists noting quieter international markets make the timing sensible. A private economist warns the action may push other currencies downward as the global money flow shifts.

Chase Manhattan Kaufman Miroslav A. Kriz First National City Bank of New York

River Commission Hears Bold Land Development Proposal

The Colorado River Commission heard a bid from Robert J Beaumont and associates to convert 9,400 acres from Nevada to a 100,000 plus community. The plan includes a canal system marina and seven year development with VIN financing and staggered payments totaling about 5.7 million. White-Weld Co. declined to bid citing national financial concerns.

Colorado River Commission Robert J. Beaumont and Associates Brooktrails San Francisco Voorheis- Trindle-Nelson Co VIN Kenneth R. Outwater Los Angeles Florida Beaumont Sheldon Cloobeck CRC Cloobeck First National Bank of Nevada

Band Leader Russ Morgan Lays Down Horn Forever

Russ Morgan, famed band leader and composer of You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You, died leaving a legacy in pop music history. He survived by Shirley, son Jack, another son David, daughters Patty and Judy, sister Ethel Judge, and grandson Russell Grey Morgan. Funeral set at Palm Mortuary Chapel with interment at Palm Memorial Park. visiting hours at Palm Mortuary.

Russ Morgan Horn Russ Bill Bailey Shirley Jack David Patty Judy Morgan Bridlewood Dr Ethel Judge New York N.Y Russell Grey Morgan Las Vegas Palm Mortuary Chapel Max Nussbaum Cantor Saul Silverman Hollywood Calif Palm Memorial Park Palm Mortuary

Arizona Private Eye Faces Narco Charge

Jesse Martin a 46 year old private investigator from Maricopa County faces a narcotics possession charge with a preliminary hearing set for January 14 in justice court Justice of the Peace Joe Pawlikowski ordered the hearing after Martin was arrested July 24 near Westside. Police said he discarded two caps of heroin from his car as they arrived and found him with a private investigator badge and ID.

Arizona Justice Court Jesse Martin Justice of the Peace Joe Pawlikowski Martin Martin Maricopa County Ariz

Way Cleared To Build New Vegas Complex

Coogan & Walters Contractors and the City of Las Vegas near approval for a K-Mart Shopping Center at the east border of Lorenzi Park. Builder Russ White agreed to a 2 foot setback and a six foot fence. A public hearing on Sept. 3 will review a master plan for city parks and recreation facilities.

Vegas Coogan & Walters City of Las Vegas Lorenzi Park Russ White Richard Sauer Public Works Don Saylor Saylor

Works Director Faces Financing Crisis for Las Vegas Traffic Lights

Richard Sauer, Las Vegas Department of Public Works director, said the city needs 125000 to install and replace traffic signals at new and existing sites. He proposed increasing traffic fines to fund the purchases. Mayor Oran Grayson dismissed funding from fines, while Sauer pressed for a solution.

Richard Sauer Las Vegas Sauer Oran Grayson

Storm disrupts power across Las Vegas area

Strong winds rain and lightning caused outages in the Las Vegas valley. Power failures hit the Strip Paradise Valley and along Boulder Highway and Sahara Boulevard. No major Strip hotels were affected and two minor traffic accidents were attributed to the storm.

Las Vegas Paradise Valley Boulder Highway Sahara Boulevard

Senate imposes rules on germ and gas weapons testing

The Senate approved a compromise amendment to curb open air testing of lethal germ and gas warfare agents and set strict transport and overseas storage standards for CBW weapons. Pentagon backing and committee chair consent were stated, as debate continued over MBT70 and ABM issues amid a tense week of votes.

Washington UPI Senate United States Thomas J. McIntyre D-N.h Pentagon John Stennis Senate Armed Services Committee McIntyre

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