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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1975

Page

4

Curtis Attacks Meany Over Abuse Of Power In Grain Row

Sen Curtis accuses AFL-CIO head Meany of abusing power as union boycott of grain shipments to Russia drew criticism. Houston court actions ended the boycott and ships began loading American grain. Officials warned food prices may rise but shortages unlikely to be blamed on Russia sales. Ford urged restraint and possible talks with labor leaders.

United Press International Carl T. Curtis R-Neb Afl-Cio George Meany Russia Curtis Remen Houston Meany Soviet Union Labor Department Agriculture Department J. Dawson Ahalt Ahalt Ron Nelsen Ford Washington

Presley Cancels Las Vegas Engagement for Health Reasons

Elvis Presley canceled his Las Vegas Hilton engagement after fatigue developed in recent weeks and he flew to Memphis for hospitalization. Col. Tom Parker said physicians advised stopping the shows. Presley will be tested at Baptist Hospital with Dr George Nichopoulos accompanying him.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Elvis Presley Las Vegas Memphis Presley Las Vegas Hilton Mmphis Elvis Tom Parker Elias Ghanem George Nichopoulos Parker Nichopoulos Tennessee Baptist Hospital Maurice Elliott

VA Investigates Possible Deliberate Drug Outbreak at Ann Arbor

Officials probe 41 respiratory failure cases at the Veterans Administration Hospital since July 28, with eight deaths. 15 cases considered highly suspicious for possible deliberate injections as FBI and VA investigators push for lab results. investigation started after three patients stopped breathing last Friday.

Ann Arbor, Mich UPI Veterans Administration Hospital Scums FBI Duane T. Freier Ann Arbor Laurence Foye Jr Washington Foye

Hilton chief argues IRS condemns gaming in Nevada

Hilton executives and casino leaders testifying before lawmakers dispute the idea that gambling is a crime driven enterprise. Pieper notes training gaps and regulatory concerns while John Gaughan argues gambling can be legitimate and regulated. He denies ties to organized crime and cites record keeping challenges in policing winnings.

Nevada United States Pieper Summa John D. Gaughan el Cortez Hotel Michael Gaughan Royal Inn Casino Gaughn John Gaughn Richard Crane Strike Force Crane

Liz and Burton yeniden birlikte evlenmeye karar yok

Liz Taylor ve Richard Burton 14 ay sonra tekrar birlikte yaşama kararı aldı. Yetkili Maurice Solowicz söz konusu dönemde yeniden evlenmeyi planlamadıklarını belirtti. bir miktar yeniden birleşme ihtimali olsa da „yarın değil“ dedi. Çift basın mensuplarından saklandı.

Vegas House Raided By Vice Squad

Metro police disclosed the breakup of an alleged house of prostitution in a western Las Vegas neighborhood. The raid at 534 Oakbrook Lane occurred at 11:30 pm on Wednesday after two undercover agents posed as customers. Rachael Lee Evans 22 Jean Potter 28 and Gary Lloyd Roberts 25 allegedly owning the residence were jailed.

Metro Police Oakbrook Lane Rachael Lee Evans Jean Potter Gary Lloyd Roberts

Las Vegas man held after armed standoff with police

Las Vegas resident James Neiswonger, 6332 Dayton St, was talked into surrendering after an hourlong standoff when two shots were fired from his barricaded home at officers. No injuries occurred during the incident, which began with a family disturbance call between 8 and 9 am. a minister was summoned to speak with him.

Metro James Neiswonger Dayton St Neiswonger

Parolee Arrested in Arizona Felon With Firearms

Metro police arrested Charlies Leslie Price 25 of Phoenix after finding a sawed off shotgun and rifle and a pistol in his car. Price, an ex felon, is wanted in Phoenix for burglary and arson and parole revocation steps are under way there. He was released from Florence state penitentiary last May.

Metro Arizona Charlies Leslie Price Phoenix Price Arizona State Penitentiary Florence Ariz

Broadbent Demands DA Probe Into County Administrator

Clark County Commissioner Robert Broadbent pressed the District Attorney to review alleged rule infractions by County Administrator David Henry. The commission, voting 4 to 3, decided to retain Henry amid claims of unauthorized salary raises totaling across years and potential malfeasance or misfeasance in office.

Clark County Robert Broadbent David Henry Henry County Commission Broadbent District Attorney's Office al Haines Board of County Commissioners Dirk

San Francisco Strike Ends As Alioto Defies Supervisors

Mayor Joseph Alioto signed an emergency order to grant police and fire personnel a 13.05 percent wage hike, raising base pay to 18,816 with total package valued at 29,540 per officer. Union leaders hailed reentry to duty as pickets dropped. supervisors condemned the action as unprecedented.

San Francisco UPI Joseph Alioto Jerry Crowley Policemen’s Association Quentin Kopp Jim Ferguson Firemen’s Union John Clare Alioto Tis Los Angeles

Inflation Signals Fresh Recession Risk In 1975

Government briefings show a fragile economy recovering from a deep recession but facing renewed inflation pressures. White House aides and economists warn price spikes may be temporary yet persist, with food costs rising and oil prices expected to react to policy moves. Industry forecasts anticipate steel and other sectors adjusting to higher rates.

United Press International White House Ron Nessen Sidney Jones Jones Nessen Agriculture Department Gulf Ou Jones & Laughlin

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Vail Colo Vegas Graceland Mansion Hilton Chief IRS Liz Richard Geneva Switzerland Richard Burton Elizabeth Taylor Maurice Solowicz Solowicz Burton Miss Taylor Vice Squad Las Vegan Board of Supervisors Jaycee Fair Viking Camelot Health Spa Wmplete Maryland Parkway
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