Tax reform bill advances from House in sweeping plan
An extensive income tax reform proposal has cleared the House and goes to the Senate Finance Committee and then the Senate and a House-Senate conference. The plan promises broad changes with winners and losers among taxpayers and prompts Sylvia Porter to begin a five part analysis today on the editorial pages.
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Am Curious Opens Under 18 Banned at Las Vegas Run
Clark County sheriffs and DA investigators attended the Las Vegas opening of the Swedish film I am Curious Yellow to enforce its X rating. The Fox Boulevard Theater reported a half full audience at 1:30 p.m. with English subtitles. Only six youths were turned away during the first eight hours.
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Where I Stand Where I Stand
Nevada editor Frank Johnson pens a guest column reflecting on his career shift from columnist to Gaming Control Board chair. The piece recounts a delayed vacation, a sunburn mishap from a drug, and nearby incidents of murder and arson. Commentary notes changes in the era and media.
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Fourth Estate
Sounds Out Its Allies On Their Views
Washington reports indicate Moscow is assessing a potential Soviet air strike to destroy China’s growing nuclear capability. Russia weighs the political risk in Eastern Europe and the possible need to halt a Chinese land invasion along a 4500 mile border.
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Bonanzas Casino Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Cash Claims
Sheriff Lamb accuses three Bonanza Hotel casino executives of hidden investments violating gaming laws. Licensing board to meet at Caesars Palace to decide on Lums license. District Attorney says the issue must be raised. Jacobson calls sheriff's remarks shocking. Levin of Levn Townsend seeks talks.
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Kennedy to testify at Kopechne inquest
Sen Edward Kennedy will appear voluntarily to testify at the inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death in Edgartown. Judge Boyle warned a subpoena if he does not show. ground rules will be argued in a subsequent hearing as the inquest proceeds to determine the time, place, and cause of death.
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Wrenns Hearing Reset In Traffic Row Death
Thomas William Wrenn a 39 year old unemployed North Las Vegas iron worker faces murder charges in Las Vegas for a traffic related death of a 27 year old firefighter. The case was reset pending further proceedings.
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SUN traffic dispute ends with fatal rifle slaying
In justice court yesterday John Wrenn faced a murder charge after a verbal dispute sparked a pursuit at Lamb Road and Bonanza Road. Wrenn, jailed with no bail, appeared again today at 2 pm following a request by attorney Pat Finnegan to confer with his client. Randell Baugus, 19, of Pearl Street witnessed the confrontation at the home of a passenger in Wrenn’s car.
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Boulder Council Eyes Lawsuit On Lake Pollution
Boulder City considers legal action to stop pollution at Lake Mead. Mayor James French asked the city attorney to research civil action against agencies failing to curb pollution. Critics cite state health board standards on Las Vegas Wash and algae growth near Las Vegas Bay.
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Yucca Flat underground nuclear test leaks radiation
The Nevada Test Site at Yucca Flat released a few thousandths of a roentgen of radiation into the atmosphere after a low yield underground detonation. The AEC said radiation was confined to the site and did not exceed normal background levels beyond two miles. The test occurred about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas and was the 15th underground test this year.
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Weather Summary For Today And Yesterday
Fair weather with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Today's high 105 and low 75. Yesterday's high 106 and low 73. Noontime humidity at 15 percent. Sunrise at 6 09 and sunset at 7 14.
Judy Garland dies in debt claims peak earnings near ten million
Judy Garland, according to her fifth husband Mickey Deans, died about 1 million dollars in debt after a life that grossed around 10.8 million dollars. He said she owed half to the Internal Revenue Service and left no estate, lamenting she was used by hardnosed figures in show business.
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