Las Vegas Sheriff Fights Cosa Nostra Influx
Sheriff James Lamb laments limited tools to curb Cosa Nostra activity in Las Vegas. He notes a vague vagrancy ordinance, police strain, and reliance on federal and local agencies to monitor top mob leaders en route to the city. Lamb warns of infiltration risk if mob figures are allowed to stay or work locally.
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Haggard Searchers Seek Victims After Flood Wreckage
Rescue teams scoured flood areas as the storm moved toward the Atlantic. Officials counted at least 115 missing with governor Godwin warning of over 100 deaths and Louisiana and Mississippi reporting extensive damage. Evacuation and martial law tightened in coastal Mississippi while Virginia reported mountain valley floods and Richmond under siege by floodwaters.
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Mills E. Godwin
Mississippi
John Bell Williams
Debbie
Bermuda
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Nelson County
Richmond
James River
James
U S Plans Cutback In Thai Forces
Thanat Kittikachorn discussed talks on reducing American troops in Thailand after promising Nixon not to seek U S combat forces for insurgent fighting. Bangkok talks unlikely to specify timing or level. Thai bases at Udorn U Tapao Ubon Korat Nakorn Phanom Takli involved with U S logistical support.
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Thailand
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Leonard Unger
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White House
Ronald Ziegler
Bangkok Post
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Foreign Ministry
Air Force
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Korat
Nakorn Phanom
Takli
Czech Police Leave Czech Square After Days of Clashes
Prague reports thousands of police and Czechoslovak Army troops have cleared Wenceslas Square after three days of demonstrations. The Communist Presidium denounced the protests as counter revolution and warned that more decisive measures will be taken against plotters and participants.
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UNLV Pros Arrested On Narcotics Charge
Deputies found marijuana throughout a rundown home shared by UNLV residents. Graffiti and hippie pins filled walls while books on psychedelic experiences cluttered rooms. Two marijuana cigarettes bore Bradford's name as his six year old son was taken to Child Haven.
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Mothers on the Warpath Over School Funding Fight
NWRO activists threaten a school boycott unless welfare children receive an extra 100 for clothes and starting expenses. They urge Gov. Laxalt to authorize additional ADC funds, with a deadline next week. welfare officials doubt authority and note likely need for a special legislative session.
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Ruby Duncan
Mabel Kay Woodruff
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Laxalt
NWRC
ADC
Roma Jean Hunt
Salvation Army
Inquest Planned Into Death of Youth After Bar Robbery
An inquest will be held into the death of 17 year old Cipriano Vasquez who was killed after a robbery at Friendly Fergies Bar. Kosakowski 24 surrendered at the scene and faces robbery charges. District Attorney George Franklin and Sheriff Ralph Lamb seek a coroner's inquest before a coroner's jury.
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Ralph Lamb
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Clark County
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Key Viet Leader Resigns Triggering Saigon Crisis
In Saigon Prime Minister Tran Huong resigned after a rift with President Nguyen Van Thieu over cabinet formation. The U.S. pressed to keep Huong in place to avert a broader political crisis amid ongoing peace efforts. In fighting, Communist forces attacked a U.S. outpost south of the DMZ, killing at least one American and wounding seven.
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Imperial
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Vegas Bandits Net $500 In Three Holdups
Bandits robbed three Las Vegas locations late Thursday and Friday morning. A Circle 3 Bar employee and customers faced two masked robbers. $170 taken. Vince's Beer Bar was target of a second hold up. about $300 was taken after the bartender was threatened. A Phillips 66 attendant at Sahara Avenue station received $45 after two men brandished a pistol and fled.
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Nellis Blvd
Clark County
Vince
Sahara Ave
Marie Branch
Las Vegas
Melvin Rouse
Australian charged in El Aqsa mosque fire in Jerusalem
Israeli authorities charged 46 year old Australian Michael Dennis William Rohen a farm apprentice with setting fire to El Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem. Witnesses saw him flee the mosque after the blaze which damaged the roof and Saladin altar. Arab protests and clashes followed in Nablus as warnings were fired and youths multiplied.
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Israel
Tel Aviv
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Shaul Rosalio
Rohen
Rosolio
Church of God
Nablus
West Bank
Jordan River
Tax Lien Filed on Popejoy Estate
A federal tax lien was filed in U S District Court against slain auto sales executive Calvin B. Popejoy and his wife Lenora for unpaid income taxes totaling 1282 dollars for the year ending December 31, 1967. The lien by the Internal Revenue Service covers all real and personal property. Popejoy, 35, formerly managed Biddulph Rambler and was murdered April 18 during a Peyton Place Bar robbery.
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U.S
Truce Sought in Jacobson Levin Hotel Battle
Jacobson wins injunction against Levin Townsend to block interference with his hotel stewardship. Gaming license requests by Levin Townsend group denied. board to review next month. Jacobson cautions settlement while noting his license expires December 31 and his five year presidency contract could trigger $500,000 unless malfeasance shown.
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Jacobson
Computer Corp
L T Enterprises
J and J
Bonanza No. 2
Gaming Commission
Levin
Bonanza
Ile
Settlement Talk Over Casino License Tangles
Jacobson seeks repayment of 1.2 million he invested in J and J operation if Levin gains a gaming license. he would be a stockholder rather than an executive. He claims 575,000 shares were issued to Levin Townsend and holdings remain unresolved. If no settlement, he risks six million while Bonanza casino remains financially strong.
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Jacobson
J and J
Levin-Townsend
Bonanza
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