County Board Delays Action on Caesars Palace Sale
Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board delayed ruling on Lum's purchase of Caesars from Desert Palace Inc. Seven members met privately to press for closer scrutiny of Lum's executive vice president Melvin Chasen. The panel adjourned with a choice to postpone or vote immediately, risking an outright defeat without unanimous consent.
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O., Inc
Ars Palace
Clark Coin- Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board
County Gaming Board
Melvin Chasen
Lum’s
Caesars
Desert Palace, Inc
Broadbent
Kennedy loses bid for full trial rights in Kopechne inquest
In Edgartown Massachusetts UPI reports Judge James A Boyle denied Kennedy a criminal trial style procedure for the Sept. 3 Kopechne death inquest. Witnesses may have counsel for rights advice only. no cross examination or evidence presentation allowed. Kennedy plans to testify as a private citizen amid heavy publicity.
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Edgartown
Mass
UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
Mary Jo Kopechne
Edward B. Hanity
Kennedy
James A. Boyle
Boyle
Hanify
United States
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hantify
Ted
Laxalt Directs Aide To Solicit $5,000 Gift
Gov. Paul Laxalt said he directed a cabinet member to seek a free carpet worth 5000 for the Governor’s Carson City office from Bigelow Sanford Co. He said no conflict of interest exists and asked State Economic Development Director Clark Russell to make initial contact. The blue wool carpet was installed last weekend and the old carpet moved to staff offices.
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Carson City
Nev
UPI
Paul Laxalt
Laxalt
Bigelow Sanford Company
Sparks
Clark Russell
Russell
Where I Stand by Lt. Gov Ed Fike on student protest
Guest column argues today’s students challenge moral flabbiness and demand higher social responsibility. It notes protests as a force for change and urges open minds while warning against mob action and imprudent policy.
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Ed Fike
Hank Greenspun
Bullet Kills Alaska Man At Local Trailer Court
An Anchorage man was shot to death yesterday evening allegedly by a 19 year old girl as he approached the trailer of his ex wife to pick up his daughter. Toby V. Hougan, 29, died from a .22 caliber rifle shot at the Silver City Mobile Home Park in East Las Vegas. Maxine Hougan says Renee Breeden committed the killing as he tried to enter the trailer.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Clark County Sheriff's Deputies
Toby V. Hougan
Silver City
Mobile Home Park
Boulder Highway
Las Vegas
Maxine Hougan
Renee Breeden
Miss Breeden
Hougan
Carolyn
Weather And Murder Case Involving Hougan Family
Mostly fair weather with afternoon clouds and SW winds 10 to 20 mph. Today’s high 104 and low 75. yesterday’s high 105 and low 76. Miss Breeden jailed on open murder charge as Hougan dies after being shot on trailer steps amid a custody dispute over Carolyn. Hougan’s call to ex wife cited. motive undetermined.
Itness Claims Trigger Bryant Noted Lawman
One of Nevada's most colorful officers O R Trigger Bryant died in a local hospital at 66. He served as Los Angeles County deputy, Las Vegas chief of security at El Rancho, Clark County deputy, and U S marshal before retiring in 1952. Survivors include a son and daughter with five grandchildren. Funeral set for 10 a m Tuesday at Bunker Brothers Chapel with Woodlawn burial. services open for viewing weekend days.
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Nevada
O. R
Trigger) Bryant
U.S
Bryant
Las Vegas
Los Angeles County
Wilbur Clark
el Rancho Hotel
Clark County
Glen Jones
Gainesville
Tex
C. V. Bryant
Beverly Rasmussen
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Las Vegas Boys Choir chairmen resign over monthly dues
Three chairmen of the Las Vegas Boys Choir premiere concert at the International Hotel resigned after learning a $12 monthly membership fee would be required. Mrs. Shoofey and Mrs. Pickett quit, followed by ticket chairman Mrs. Crow, amid debate over nonprofit status and the director David Forester s stance on funding the program.
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Las Vegas
International Hotel
Alex Shoofey
Lee Pickett
Shoofey
David Forester
Harry Crow
Forester
Fee
Las Vegas SUN Youth Forum wins Golden Press Award
At the American Legion national convention in Atlanta the Las Vegas SUN Youth Forum received the Special Golden Press Award for Americas best local newspaper program for youth. Brian Greenspun accepted for Hank Greenspun. The event marks the 14th annual Youth Forum on December 3 at the Clark County Convention Center.
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National Convention of the American Legion
Atlanta
Golden Press
Las Vegas Sun
SUN Youth Forum
The
SUN
Clark County
Brian Greenspun
Hank Greenspun
the Sun
Richard Gearheart
Portland
Ore
America
WHWH
Princeton
N.J
WNRK
Newark
Del
Kcpx-Tv
Salt Lake City
Utah
WLWD
Dayton
Ohio
Mohave County
Kingman, Ariz
Citizen Journal
Columbus
Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum
Clark County Convention Center
Nevada State Press Association
Convention Center
American Legion
Legion
Arthur Hawell
Culver City
Calif
Legion Women's Auxiliary
UPI
Budget Surplus Boosting Hopes Of Local Teachers
Clark County teachers push for more education funding as state tax revenue forecasts improve. Nevada budget director Barrett revised figures showing a nearly nine million dollar year end balance, prompting calls for a possible special session from CCCTA and local chapters while Assembly Speaker McKissick urges caution. The Nevada State Education Association notes earlier estimates were overly conservative, with CCCTA to decide action at its September 20 meeting.
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Barney Mergen
SUN
Clark County
Carson City
Howard Barrett
Clark County Classroom Teachers Association
CCCTA
Assembly
Howard McKissick
Reno
Nevada
McKissick
Barrett
James Kanthak
Nevada State Education Association
Esti
Kanthak
Elko Republican
Roy Young
House
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