Eddie Fisher Storms Off Sahara Show In Las Vegas
Eddie Fisher aborted his Sahara Hotel show in a loud tirade after a backstage firing rumor. He accused Hackett on stage, ripped a turquoise belt and a wristwatch, then stormed off to an uneasy silence as management decided Fisher will not return.
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Ralph Pearl
Sun
Eddie Fisher
Sahara Hotel
Fisher
Las Vegas
Hackett
The
Sahara
the Sahara
California
Postal Union Picks Black Delegates for 1977 AFL-CIO Convention
Las Vegas clerk Jane Black is among 28 APWU nominees for the union's national delegate to the 1977 AFL-CIO convention in New Orleans. Over 2,907 delegates will vote on Friday to select two representatives, with Los Angeles Denver New Orleans and Chicago bidding to host the 1978 APWU convention. The Third Biennial APWU convention at the Las Vegas Center began Monday and will end Saturday, amid disputes over regional coordinators and officer accountability.
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Las Vegas
Jane Black
American Postal Workers Union
APWU
Afl-Cio
New Orleans
Black
Keno Lane
National Labor Convention
APWA
Las Vegas Convention Center
Los Angeles
Denver
Chicago
Michigan
Where I Stand on Nevada Bench Accountability
A guest column argues for voter action on a November ballot resolution scrutinizing judiciary conduct. It notes complaints about delays and courtroom absences, yet cautions about judging judges harshly, urging informed voter decisions and reflections on a judicial system under stress.
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Nevada
Refinery Blast Kills 7 Men in Chalmette La
A Tenneco Oil refinery explosion on the Mississippi River killed seven workers and injured more than a dozen. The blast centered in a processing tank under repair, with bodies recovered at Chalmette General Hospital and as many as 12 feared dead.
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Chalmette
Tenneco Oil Co
New Orleans
St. Bernard Parish
Chalmette General Hospital
Dick Edwards
Mississippi River
Sheriff's Office
Tornadoes Devastate Largo Trailer Park Killing One
A series of tornadoes ripped through the Westgate mobile home park in Largo Florida injuring 13 and destroying more than 100 homes. An elderly woman died when a twister struck her trailer as responders searched debris and police and emergency crews secured the area amid looting fears. About 20 000 residents lost power as Florida Power reported outages.
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Largo
Fla
UPI
Fire Department
Dan Horn
Westgate
Horn
Red Cross
Clearwater
Pinellas County
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
Brock Lucas
Bomb scare mail to Charles Manson at California prison
A package addressed to mass murderer Charles Manson arrived at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville and was suspected of containing a bomb. Prison staff alerted authorities after X-ray like screening found wires and clips. a Pola nd return address was noted. A Concord police bomb squad and a Travis Air Force Base explosive detection dog responded to the scene. Manson is serving a life term for the Tate LaBianca murders.
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Vacaville
Calif
UPI
Charles Manson
California
Bill Taylor
Concord
Taylor
Poland
Travis Air Force Base
Manson
California State
Folsom
Tate- LaBianca
Los Angeles
Goodman to re explain West Las Vegas grant meeting
Winter state officials plan a 4 30 p m Saturday session at Weston Vegas Library to re explain a 130 000 federal West Las Vegas development grant proposal. Bob Goodman will brief local officials planners and black group representatives to soothe ill feelings about the SCLC project and its approval process.
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West Las
SCLC
Goodman
Otis Harris
Improved Behavior Merits Campership
A campership request highlights an 11-year-old boy named Bob whose past conduct included behavior issues and stealing at school. His mother reports improved behavior at home and hopes camping will aid his development. Donations to Sun Summer Camp Fund in Las Vegas support this cause, with recent donors listed.
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Bob
SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
Nevada
A. H. Kellough
Carolyn Hastings
John Seltzer
Miami
Florida
Mary Ross
Harry C. Levy Gardens Club
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David Zenoff
Supreme Court OF Nevada
Trailer Park
Twisters Path
Upifote
Teddy Bear
By Linda Miller
Winter State Dept. of Economic Development
Bob Goodman
Seesenennes
Eeewanges
Bridge Comics
Joe Delaney
Leh
Ann Landers
Paul Pricell
Johannes Steel
Thosteson
Casino & Lanes
E. Fremont
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