Carpenters Boss Sees Carter Focus on Housing Recovery
SUN staff writer reports William Sidell, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, urges Carter to prioritize housing and construction to spur economic recovery. Sidell cautions affordable interest rates are needed, notes possible cabinet roles, and praises John Dunlop’s labor leadership anticipated return as Labor Secretary. He also supports expanding women apprentices in the union.
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William Sidell
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union
Las Vegas
Jimmy Carter
Sidell
Carter
John Dunlop
Dunlop
Harvard University
Aflcio
George Meany
Total Labor Movement
Meany
Afl-Cio
Carpenters Union
Labor Executive
Representa
Knicknack Hunted As Murder Suspect in Las Vegas
FBI agents and Metro police search Las Vegas for Leslie Diane Standifer known as Fiesta Girl and Knicknack. The Indiana native, 44, is suspected of beating and shooting a girlfriend in August at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She may be armed and dangerous, with motive tied to a love triangle. Authorities have circulated mug shots in casinos and bars but received no tips.
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FBI
Metro
Las Vegas
Indiana
Leslie Diane Standifer
Standifer
Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Tennessee
Dee
Deana
Sid
Jiminez Trial Date Set for January 3
Evangelina Jiminez 28 pleaded innocent to two counts of selling nearly a pound of heroin to undercover agents last summer. Judge Michael Wendell set the January 3 trial date in Clark County District Court. she has been in custody since July. Jiminez, from Sonora Mexico, is accused of selling heroin at Caesars Palace on June 28 and July 23 amid a claimed network of as many as 24 narcotics dealers.
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Clark County District Court
Michael Wendell
Jiminez
Sonora
Mexico
Caesars Palace
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Myron E. Leavitt
Roy A. Woofter
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Stewart Avenue
Nevada
Teresa Brewer
del Webbs Hotel
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Angeles
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