Governor Shapp Seeks Calm Over Legionnaires Fear
Gov. Milton J. Shapp acknowledged a feeling of fear in Philadelphia tied to the Legionnaires Disease outbreak that killed 26 after a state American Legion convention. He slept at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel to show confidence, noted no illnesses among hotel staff or recent delegates, and criticized local media for negative emphasis while stressing no evidence ties the hotel to sickness.
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Milton J. Shapp
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Bellevue-Stratford
Denture Makers Sue Nevada Examiners in Clark County
A group of denture makers files suit in Clark County District Court against state examiners alleging regulatory actions harmed their business. Plaintiffs seek remedies and challenge the targeted practices amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
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Clark County
Murder Hearing Delayed in Nevada Case
A preliminary murder hearing for Steven Abram, 21, was postponed until at least Wednesday after his defense requested a justice of the peace who is an attorney to preside. Moapa Justice of the Peace Marley Robinson stepped in for vacationing judge Robert Legakes. Abram is accused of killing 67 year old Jean Raymond Douat with garden shears July 25. He was captured in Barstow the next day and is held in Clark County Jail. The article also covers a separate civil suit by the Nevada Denturists Association against the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners challenging the Nevada Dental Act and alleging harm to denturists and patients through restrictions on direct patient work.
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Marley Robinson
Robert Legakes
Steven Abram
Robinson
Abram
Keith Gallagher
Gallagher
Jean Raymond Douat
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Barstow
Clark County
Nevada Denturists Association
Nevada Board of Dental Examiners
Clark County Humane Society Meeting on Steel Jaw Traps
The Clark County Humane Society schedules a monthly meeting at Flamingo Library at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. Guest speaker Bob Poling from Nevada Fish and Game Service will discuss steel jaw traps. Public invited.
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Clark County Humane Society
Flamingo
Bob Poling
Nevada Fish and Game Service
Boy Charged In Fatal Bathkill Bet Allegation
A 16 year old boy is charged with first degree murder for stabbing a 10 year old girl 47 times in a bathtub to win a dare about being not chicken. He appeared in juvenile court and was remanded for psychiatric examination. The slaying occurred after a bet between three boys. Police say no charges against the other two involved. The girl’s father is being sought.
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Vancouver
UPI
Homicide Squad
United States
Insect Zoo Opens at Smithsonian Faces Mortality Mayhem
Washington UPI reports the Smithsonian Institution opens its insect zoo in the Museum of Natural History with about 5 000 specimens across 100 species. Mortality runs high as predators, missteps, and light attracts disrupt habitats. Exotic Madagascar cockroaches hiss while Trinidad walking sticks stay still to blend with surroundings. Only two other cities, West Berlin and Tokyo, have similar complete exhibits, with Cincinnati also building one.
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UPI
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Tokyo
Cincinnati
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