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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1977
Page
2
The column argues Nevada faces a pivotal 1978 governor race with no tax hikes promised by the sitting administration. It stresses the governor's central role in state integrity, the need for capable leadership, and the importance of energizing congressional support as voters prepare to decide in ten to thirteen months.
The World Law Conference in Manila calls for an international criminal court to deter terrorism and settle crimes neutrally. Delegates urge dismantling atomic stockpiles and condemn cruise missiles while promoting human rights in developing nations. President Marcos announces relaxation of martial law and upcoming local elections.
Mostly sunny days and clear nights through Sunday with southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Today’s high near 90s, low around 65 to 70, yesterday reached 96 with a low of 76. humidity high at 33 percent. Sunrise 6 08, sunset 7 16, air quality index 29 good.
Thundershowers will sweep the south Atlantic coast states the Ohio valley and the central plains region on Saturday. Elsewhere the forecast calls for general fair skies with sun and partial cloudiness.
California Attorney General Evelle Younger asked the state supreme court to affirm the rape conviction of a salesman overturned by the appeals court. The court had reversed due to jury instruction issues but kept the reversal after deleting controversial hitchhiking remarks.
Storms sweep the nation bringing August snow to Yellowstone National Park with up to nine inches in high elevations and heavy rains causing flooding in central Iowa. Mt Washburn reports snow confined to high terrain while Des Moines experiences power outages and road flooding but mostly clears by late morning.
The Air Force acknowledges obtaining and flying foreign warplanes. Reports say four to five Soviet MiG fighters were used in realistic mock attacks against US aircraft near a southern Nevada range. Sources note the aircraft have outlived usefulness and seek newer models for tactics. Military journal says a secret MiG squadron existed for air combat training, with estimates of up to twenty in service, though numbers vary.
At the United Nations General Assembly session opening September 20, North Korea and allies will not press a public debate on U N forces in South Korea or a U S troop withdrawal. China also favors quiet negotiations over renewed public clash. The U S and South Korea plan dissolution of the U N Command but seek proper armistice arrangements.
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