Fisher Hackett Feud Escalates In Sahara Congo Room
Eddie Fisher publicly accuses Buddy Hackett of engineering his firing after a shouting match at the Sahara Hotel. Fisher says Hackett insulted him from the wings and claimed Fisher’s voice was gone. The two shared a Congo Room billing as Fisher lost his voice and was replaced. Fisher says Hackett mocked their friendship and hinted at a Sahara exit, while noting a birthday gift belt and watch tied to the feud.
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Priest and Musician Among Legionnaires Ill in Philadelphia
A 54 year old priest and a 38 year old musician who attended the International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia are hospitalized with fever and pneumonia. Health officials note possible link to Legionnaires Disease, though no deaths expected. Authorities at Bellevue-Stratford Hotel and CDC gather data as 3000 questionnaires are sent to Atlanta for analysis.
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Tropicana Woo s High Rise Funds
Tropicana Hotel stockholders negotiate with outside investors for a 20 million expansion to begin in October. Mitzi Stauffer Briggs aims to keep control. plans include 540 suites, a 22 story tower named Tiffany Tower, atrium lobby, and a small convention facility. Valley Bank of Nevada funds the project. completion targeted for New Year’s Eve 1977.
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Nevada stands tall yet doubts linger over equal rights
In a guest column an executive of the equal rights commission questions Nevada's equal rights legislation. The piece contrasts Nevada's fiscal solvency and education funding with lingering gaps in rights protections as the state asserts leadership in gaming enforcement and entertainment while acknowledging areas needing improvement.
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FBI probes Roselli murder tied to Senate testimony
The FBI will investigate whether the death of underworld figure John Roselli was related to his Senate Intelligence testimony about CIA plans to assassinate Fidel Castro. Roselli's body was found in a chain-weighted drum in a Miami bay after he disappeared July 28.
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Reagan Gamble Dump Schweiker Move Escalates
The Pittsburgh Press reports Reagan plans to ask Sen. Schweiker to step aside as his potential vice presidential running mate. Schweiker vows to fight removal while Ford allies project a first ballot victory with a state by state delegate breakdown showing Ford holding a narrow lead. Baker cites UPI tallies and expects Ford to secure the nomination next week despite remaining uncommitted delegates.
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