Ex-Bodyguards claim Elvis heavy into drugs
Beverly Hills witnesses say Elvis Presley abused cocaine Demerol diet pills sleeping pills and other uppers and downers for years while denying heroin use. The statement accompanies authors' new book and their news conference countering press emphasis on a drug problem. Presley died of a heart attack autopsy noted no drugs except prescribed medications.
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Sonny” West
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Herber
Delbert West
Robert “Red” West
Elvis Presley Mourned by 80,000 at Graceland
More than 80,000 mourners crowded Graceland gates as Elvis Presley lay in state in the music room of his Memphis mansion. Police and National Guard troops maintained order while 20,000 were allowed inside to see the body. Carter praised Presley as a symbol of vitality and humor.
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Las Vegas Area Still Reeling From Storm Doreen
Torrential rains from the tail end of Doreen flood Las Vegas and Clark County. Residents in mobile parks trapped by three feet of water. roofs collapse and streets flood. Utilities report extensive road damage and power/phone service interruptions. Bullhead City also reports washed roads and evacuations.
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Tropicana
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Harmon
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Ariz
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Bullhead
Nevada Highway Patrol
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Confidence Rising as Washington Shows Progress in Solving Problems
Sen. Howard Cannon voices optimism about Congress and the Administration making strides on energy, economy, and bureaucracy. He notes a nascent belief in government and leadership returning as the nation faces lingering ills and a challenging political climate.
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Washington
Congress
Administration
Gunman Seizes 39 Hostages At California Religious Retreat
A man with a sawed off rifle hijacked a Santa Cruz city bus to reach the Baha i Center near Bonnie Doon and storm the dining hall during meals. He held 39 hostages as deputies sought to meet demands to fly in a friend from Mariposa and move a prisoner from San Luis Obispo facility.
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UPI
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Paul BeFay
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Florence Thomas
Kimbro
Thomas
Mariposa
San Luis Obispo
Delos Brandon
Hostage bus hijacker threatens violence during Santa Cruz stand off
A woman hostage on a hijacked bus told operators that the gunman would start shooting unless demands were met. Police said the suspect sought revenge for a friend’s death and released four passengers and the driver during a retreat at a remote lodge.
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Bert Witte
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Shane
Mariposa
Witte
Split Level
Alice Lovejoy
Casino Extortion Suspect Arraigned In Tahoe Case
Michael D Kayser, 2 Napa California, was arraigned on charges in an attempt to extort 250000 from a Lake Tahoe casino. Co defendant Imadeddine Kairouz, 22 Napa, was scheduled for arraignment. Preliminary hearing date to be set later.
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UPI
Michael D. Kayser
Napa
Calif
Lake Tahoe
Imadeddine Kairouz
Justice Court
Deluged LA Sees Record Rain From Hurricane Doreen
The remnants of Hurricane Doreen battered drought struck Southern California for a third day causing floods and at least four storm deaths. The system dumped more than fourteen million dollars in farm damage as Los Angeles recorded its heaviest rain in history. An eight year old Glendale boy died after falling into the rain swollen Los Angeles River.
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Doreen
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