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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1977

Page

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Hannifin Linked to Summa Consulting Role in Las Vegas

Retired Nevada Gaming Control Board chair Phil Hannifin is reported to join Summa Corp as chief gaming consultant following a meeting in Las Vegas. The move sparks a power struggle between Summa leaders William Lummis and Frank Gay, with details and dates not disclosed.

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Nevada Atty General Warns Atlantic City Gambling Hurts West

Nevada Attorney General Robert List warns that Atlantic City's gambling controls must be strong to avoid federal intervention and a spillover of gaming to other states. He cites organized crime entering Atlantic City supply chains and worries about a snowball effect reaching Miami Beach New York Detroit and the West. List, a Republican and 1978 governor hopeful, urges education on casino taxation and notes Las Vegas Reno attract the bulk of high rollers.

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Where I Stand On Nevada parole system concerns

Former SUN editor Bryn Armstrong, now chair of the Nevada State Board of Parole Commissioners, discusses the prison system, rehabilitation challenges, and the likely fate of inmates after release. He notes high school gaps, skill deficits, and the risk of relapse, highlighting cost and accountability issues.

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Colombia Quake Causes Casualties. Surges in Northwest Regions

A 6.6 magnitude quake struck northwestern and central Colombia at 7:42 p.m. local time, destroying buildings including an ice cream parlor and several bars. At least three people were killed, with landslides near Medellin and tremors felt in Bogota, Manizales, and Monteria.

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Anita Threatens Louisiana Coast as Evacuations Expand

Hurricane Anita gathers strength in the Gulf threatening the Louisiana and Texas coasts. Cameron Parish officials order evacuations for about 20,000 residents while 7,000 offshore workers move ashore and 2,200 coastal residents are urged inland. Weather officials note slow drift then expected westward movement with tides rising to four feet and eight foot waves reported offshore.

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Vigilante mob burns Dalton MC clubhouse in Petit Rocher

About 1,000 residents attacked and burned the Dalton motorcycle gang headquarters after a night of gunfire and clashes. Five members jailed on assault and weapons charges. two others sought. police report 50 armed raiders, damage to a cruiser, and deaths of a guard dog.

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