Hughes cancels $30.5 million Stardust hotel deal
Howard Hughes and the Stardust Hotel firm announce termination of all plans to sell or transfer the property on the Las Vegas Strip. The move follows Hughes Tool Co and Stardust statements and a June Justice Department notice demanding a delay in any takeover.
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Moe) Dalitz
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Nevada election clash and Hughes Stardust bid parts
A Nevada political battle features Dick Ham challenging Walter Baring in the Democratic primaries with party fault lines and anti establishment mood. Separate coverage notes Howard Hughes delaying Stardust Hotel purchase amid antitrust probes and a halted ABC takeover bid.
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Black Unity League rally ends peaceably amid police patrols
A roughly 200 strong Black Unity League of Kentucky rally in Louisville dissipated without violence as police maintained a minimal presence downtown. BULK leaders demanded a civilian review board, reforms against brutality, purge of racists from city leadership, and dismissal of implicated officers.
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Las Vegas Drops Move to Regain Air West Service
Mayor Oran K Grayson announced Las Vegas will withdraw its petition to the Civil Aeronautics Board for competitive Air West service to Reno and Phoenix. He cited possible Air West sale to Hughes Tool Co and may seek a moratorium before resubmitting, with a six to twelve month potential pause. Kenneth O Connell of the Chamber of Commerce noted the development.
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Bomb Threat Forces Unscheduled Landing of TWA Flight 187
A TWA Boeing 707 carrying 99 passengers diverted from Albuquerque to Las Vegas after an anonymous call warned of a bomb on flight 187. Fire, sheriff and FBI units waited on the runway as passengers and luggage were screened. no explosive found, and the plane soon resumed to Los Angeles.
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Promoter Arrested in Los Angeles Over Las Vegas Flight Show
Lynn Garrison, promoter tied to Las Vegas International Exposition of Flight, was arrested by Los Angeles County deputies on a Clark County warrant. He faced charges of obtaining credit under false pretenses after a $41,300 Desert Isle Motel bill in Las Vegas. The case implicates General Aviation Co. and a local EF board contract. Authorities pursue additional charges as unpaid bills run into thousands, with Riviera Hotel owed about $25,000. Los Angeles negotiations for a Fox Field air show were reported, with a $10,000 bond pledged.
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Republicans forecast GOP take of House in November
United Press International reports GOP leaders George Murphy and Bob Wilson predicting the Republicans will gain control of the House for the first time in 14 years and win about 12 Senate seats. Nixon and Agnew are touring to boost the ticket. Thurmond backs Agnew on law and order in the South. Humphrey remains open to VP possibilities with McGovern. Hughes praised as a top governor.
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Weather Update Sunny Skies With Warm Temperatures
Sunny today with gentle winds and a high near 95 degrees. Low around 65 after a mild start. Yesterday reached 94 with a 61 low. Noon humidity about 15 percent. Sunrise at 5 59 AM and sunset at 7 30 PM.
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