Nevada Insight on State Run versus Licensed Casino Gambling
The commission weighs how other states legalizing casino gambling would affect Las Vegas and Nevada. It compares two models state-run public gambling and private licensed gambling, noting management challenges and the dangers of licensing. It argues California would modestly impact Nevada, while local expertise and entertainment glamour sustain Las Vegas as the Entertainment Capital of the World.
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Las Vegas
of Nevada
Nevada
California
Las Vegas Hilton
Miss America Pageant Opens With Two Piece Swimsuits
Fifty contestants begin the Miss America 1976 event in Atlantic City. They will wear two piece swimsuits only before the finals for press photos, while the televised show will feature traditional one piece suits. Contestants range from 19 to 25, with Elaine Godin Miss New York the tallest at 5 10 1/2 and Cyndi Anthony Miss South Carolina the shortest at 5 3.
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Atlantic City
N.J
UPI
Mass America
Convention Hall
New York
Elaine Godin
South Carolina
Cyndi Anthony
Debi Cusick
Rhode Island
Betty Ford
Soares joins moderates to oppose Goncalves firing in Portugal
Socialist leader Mario Soares met with President Francisco da Costa Gomes to protest the government move to dismiss Communist backed Prime Minister Vasco Goncalves and nominate him as chief of the armed forces general staff. He warned the shift could trigger a civil crisis and harm NATO ties. The timing follows a volatile power struggle with divisions between the people and the military.
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Portugal
Adm
Jose Pinheiro de Azevedo
Francisco Costa Gomes
Pinheiro
Vasco Goncalves
Army
UPI Foto
Lisbon
UPI
Mario Soares
Armed Forces
Soares
Francisco da Costa Gomes
O Seculo
Goncalves
Radio Club
Navy
Tuna Take U S To Patrol Pacific Poaching
Disgruntled tuna fishermen who sailed to port to protest foreign poaching won a pledge from the United States to curb illicit fishing. A Commerce official said the U S will embargo imported tuna from nations whose vessels are caught taking Yellowfin in the restricted zone near the Galapagos, enforced by heightened surveillance.
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San Diego
UPS
Eastern Pacific
U.S
Department of Commerce
United States
Galapagos Islands
Air Force Grounds All 400 A7D Jets After Crash
The Air Force grounded its entire A7D fleet, 400 aircraft, after a Thursday crash near Eglin AFB that killed the pilot. Officials cited engine problems and noted a prior grounding on June 2 for suspected engine trouble. The Navy was informed and investigating.
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Washington
UPI
Air Force
Eglin Air Force
Base
Fla
Navy
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Connie Harness
Pennsylvania
NATO Alles
Foster’s
North 3Rd
Acapulco
Mexico City
Eee
Guadalajara
Pacific
Robert White
Department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Panama
Canada
France
Spain
Netherlands
Mary Ramsey
Herb Barrett
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