Carpenters to Headline Riviera Engagement with Ed McMahon
The Carpenters return to the Riviera Hotel Thursday for a headline night sharing top billing with Ed McMahon of the Johnny Carson show. McMahon will make his Riviera Versailles Theatre debut, joining the duo after their 17th gold LP plaque for A Kind Of Hush.
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Fahrenkopf warns GOP’s fate hinges on unity behind Ford
Nevada Republican chairman Frank Fahrenkopf told about 80 Republican women that the party may die in November if it fails to unite behind Ford. He praised Sen. Paul Laxalt for backing Ford and criticized Carter Mondale on Taft Hartley Act repeal, amnesty for draft evaders, and gun control. He urged winning 80 percent of Republicans and 30-40 percent of Democrats and independents.
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Plane crash on Mount Rose leaves three aboard
A Piper Cherokee 150 crash on Mount Rose Tuesday morning injured three people. Pilot Michael Applegate, 23, Sparks, walked to safety. passenger Michael Stoltz, 24, Reno, suffered serious internal injuries. Stoltz’s nephew Scott Haluska, 12, Patton, Pennsylvania, was hospitalized for observation with head injuries.
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Ex Mayor and Coach Face Potential Charges in Teen’s Death
In Williamson West Virginia authorities weigh whether to file charges in the death of Kenneth Thornhill 14 who died after a August 16 Russian Roulette incident at a home. John Preece former Kermit mayor and Kermit High School coach brought the gun to the premises. Witnesses say the youths were drinking and the victim heard the revolver click twice before a fatal third pull. Grand jury will review the evidence against Preece. Aligned adults and a 12 year old were present. police say the victim may have believed the weapon was empty.
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Israelis Praise Egypt Over Luxor Jet Rescue
Israelis praise Egypt for the "courageous" commando raid that freed passengers from a hijacked jet in Luxor. A Transport Ministry spokesman calls air piracy a violation of humanitarian rules and international conventions and welcomes the Egyptian decision to ensure civil aviation safety.
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Reno Sparks clash over moratorium on building permits
Reno and Sparks governments clash over a 60 day building permit moratorium tied to growth controls for the shared sewage plant. Sparks plans to seek an injunction to curb Reno permits, while the joint sewer committee reviews options ahead of a November bond vote for plant expansion.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor Divorces Sixth Husband Jack Ryan
Zsa Zsa Gabor was granted a divorce from sixth husband Jack Ryan in Santa Monica Superior Court. The 57 year old actress and 50 year old inventor fight over community property including her silver Rolls Royce. They married January 1 1975 in Las Vegas after neighbors in Bel Air. Their separation began last October after claims Ryan dismantled the car and did not fulfill a nightclub promise.
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