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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1977

Page

2

How Quotas and Affirmative Action Shape American Opportunity

The piece argues quotas and affirmative action are American tools to remedy past discrimination. It links education access to economic and social realities, noting universities favor alumni networks and stressing equal opportunities as rights. It reflects on segregation, busing, and historic schooling disparities, concluding with a promise to continue discussion tomorrow.

America U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Courts

Family Holds Private Memorial for Groucho Marx in LA

Relatives and close friends gathered at Arthur Marx’s home for a private memorial as Erin Fleming hints at a later party. Marx’s remains to be cremated per his wishes. the comedian died at 86 after pneumonia at Cedars of Sinai.

Los Angeles UPI Groucho Marx Arthur Erin Fleming Marx Groucho Groman Fleming Arthur Marx Cedars of Sinai Medical Center Julius New York City Broadway Hollywood Nat Perrin Andrew Perrin Steve Allen

Moore Angered By Jail Transfer

Sara Jane Moore, 47, says she is not dangerous enough for the federal women’s maximum security unit at Alderson after a transfer from Terminal Island. She argues the unit targets her and Lynette Fromme, claims she poses no threat, and questions the government’s view of her as dangerous.

Alderson W. Va UPI Sara Jane Moore Federal Women's Prc Newhouse News Service Miss Moore Terminal Island Calif Lynette Squeaky Mme Ford Miss Fromme Charleston Radical Left FBI Washington Carter

Heiress' Children Fight Will

Two adopted children of Candace Mossler seek to overturn a 1975 will disinheriting them. They claim delusions harmed their mother and that about $20 million estate should be shared. Martha Mossler Meredith did not contest. The case against Probate Judge Pat Gregory proceeds after a murder acquittal in a past homicide.

Houston UPI Candace Messler John Holloway Daniel Christopher Mossler Pat Gregory Mossler Martha Mossler Meredith

Berkowitz Faces Expanded Indictments in Son of Sam Case

In New York David Berkowitz known as Son of Sam faces three additional murder indictments after a Bronx grand jury hearing led by Mario Merola. The case hinges on a .44 caliber gun found in Berkowitz's car and a key witness testimony from a survivor. A literary agent was offered hours of purported hospital interview transcripts connected to the case.

New York UPI Sam David Berkowitz Bronx Berkowitz Scott Meredith Meredith

Las Vegas Area Weather Forecast Summary

Forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with some clouds and fair nights through Monday. Winds 10 to 25 mph. High near 105 and low in the upper 70s. Yesterday’s high 106 and low 78. Humidity around 39 percent noon and 20 percent at night. Sunrise 6 04, sunset 7 22. Air quality index not reading.

Weather forecast shows thundershowers in Atlantic north area

The forecast calls for thundershowers Monday across the northern Atlantic states and parts of North and South Carolina and Florida. Elsewhere mild and warm conditions are expected for most of the nation.

Atlantic States North South Carolina Florida

Valley Sewers Delayed as Sun Valley Seeks More Info

Reno UPI report notes Sun Valley residents demand more details before approving an $8.23 million sewer plan. About six residents attended. seven opposed the system, while others want data. Officials warn wells could suffer from rising waste water, and propose pumping effluent to the new Reno Sparks Convention Authority golf course.

Reno-Sparks Convention Authority

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