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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1975
Page
1
A local cinema market is selling select adult films for one dollar each, drawing attention from customers and sparking debate over affordability and morality. The event highlights a shift toward budget entertainment and cheap screenings in the area.
A brief item notes the slayings of two police officers and three federal agents in Mexico. It reports on the incident and may mention involved agencies or conditions surrounding the killings.
Clark County Commissioners debated pay hikes for County Administrator Henry over three days and postponed a firing vote until Monday. Details on how raises were granted remain under review, with records stored at the Clark County Annex and personnel officials called for further documents.
William DePalma, wrongfully jailed 22 years for a bank robbery, received a 750000 settlement from the city of Buena Park. The case traced to a Buena Park police fingerprint misidentification, leading to perjury charges against Sgt. James Bakken and exoneration by a federal judge. The payout ends suits against Bakken and Buena Park.
Guest columnist Ken OConnell recalls Las Vegas early public relations efforts by the Chamber of Commerce boosting tourism. The 1940s saw the first resort motel El Rancho Vegas, the Las Frontier Hotel, and the Flamingo, with Growth tied to Hoover Dam visitors and war-related activity.
Boston police faced a third night of racial unrest as hundreds of black youths roamed Roxbury housing projects stoning cars and police, injuring nine and arresting seventeen. More than 200 officers, including 100 riot police, restored order after about three hours. incidents involved a white doctor injured, two doctors pulled from cars, and a fire in an apartment blaze.
Nevada Dairy Commission orders a full probe into pricing practices after Gov. O'Callaghan urges review of rebates and possible price fixing. The inquiry will use public hearings and depositions to assess whether dairy prices exceed fair levels and if benefits should be passed to consumers.
Los Angeles County Supervisors vote to press reopening of the RFK murder inquiry. They seek ballistics reexamination to address whether Sirhan B. Sirhan acted alone or a second gun was involved. The district attorney agreed to intervene after years of debate.
A Sun Summer Camp Fund appeal asks readers to donate any amount to reach its $30,000 goal to send underprivileged children to camp. The plea notes all donations are tax deductible and provides the Las Vegas address.
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