Carnival midway industry faces rising costs and ethics push
Bernard Thomas of the Outdoor Amusement Business Associations says carnivals attract crowds by offering big prizes while facing higher fuel, vehicle, and ride costs. He notes diehard fans, aging sword swallowers, and the shift away from sideshows as operators convene to audit ethics and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Thomas
North America
Las Vegas
Thomas
Outdoor Amusement Business Associations, Inc
OABA
the Sun
Homas
IRS raid on records sparks bid for charges against agents
The IRS seized and returned municipal court records including tickets and dockets linked to Judge Mullen and traffic cases. Prosecutors weigh criminal charges after agents withheld statements and faced questions from local officials. The case hinges on a tax liability claim and ongoing discussions with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Lee Sprague
Quay Simons
Robert E
Tefertiller
IRS
Tefertiler
Mullen
Brown
Sprague and
Simons
Atty
Dan Seaton
Seaton
Washington, D C
Judge Mullen
Gunmen Hijack Dutch Train Kill Engineer and Hostage
Five masked gunmen believed to be South Moluccan Indonesians hijacked a passenger train in Beilen, killing engineer Johan Hendrik Braams and a hostage. They dumped bodies on the tracks and fired at pursuing trains while demanding a plane to an unspecified destination. Dutch authorities halted negotiations as the crisis continued near Amsterdam, with tensions rising ahead of a court verdict on recent queen kidnapping plots.
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Beilen
The
Netherlands
UPI
Johan Hendrik Braams
Groningen
Amsterdam
Juliana
anyUung
Schiphol
Justice
Andreas van Agt
van Agt
Betlen
Hague
South Moluccan
Indonesia
Holland
East Indies
South Moluccas
Hughes Double Revealed and Air West Takeover Claims
The article outlines claims that Hughes had a secret paternity link and later manipulated Air West during a takeover. It alleges Hughes courted a low purchase price by pressuring directors, short selling Air West stock, and launching stockholder suits to force acceptance of his offer. It cites Bader's testimony on fees and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hughes
Bader
San Francisco
Security Exchange Commissions
Frank Beer
Air West
Jimmy
the Greek) Snyder
David Charnay
George Crockett
Air West Management
Nevada jobless rate rises but economy shows improvement
Nevada's unemployment edged up to 9.6 percent with 26,400 out of work as the state cites improving economy. Larry McCracken of the State Employment Security Department notes new jobs totaling 10.90 since last year and forecasts continued improvement into 1976 despite potential mining layoffs and cuts in manufacturing. In Reno area 5,500 unemployed at 8.5 percent, Las Vegas 10.6 percent with 16,900 jobless, and last month Las Vegas had 16,300 unemployed.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada
State Employment Security Department
Larry McCracken
Department
McCracken
McCraken
Reno
Las Vegas
Smoking Machine Proof Links Pot To Cancer
A smoking machine tested 2000 marijuana cigarettes, finding marijuana smoke contains higher concentrations of known carcinogens than tobacco smoke. Researchers from Indiana University and partners in England and Switzerland note cannabinoids may foster carcinogen formation, with stronger marijuana potentially increasing risk.
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Mexico City
UPI
U.S
Milos Novotny
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
University
National Institute of Mental Health
Novotny
ML. Lee
K D Bartle
University of Leeds
England
Swiss
Institute For Experimental Cancer Research
Lausanne
Switzerland
Eight policemen injured in Bethlehem melee with refugees
Three Vietnam refugees with military experience fought police after a noise complaint. Eight officers and four others suffered injuries. the three suspects face charges of criminal attempt to commit murder and aggravated assault. Bail set at 10000 each.
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Bethlehem
UPI
Dia van Nguyen
Dung van Nguyen
Theo van Phan
Northampton County
Francis Gyorek
Gyorek
Alexander Zabriskie
Trinity Episcopal Church
Deborah Sieger
Henry Rodenburg
Fire of Center Director at Kiwanis Center Sparks Dispute
Mrs Walter, 59, director of the Senov Center, was fired by the Kiwanis Club board after four hours of deliberation. The center opened in January 1975 with federal funding about 25 000 dollars per year. Jerry Lane attorney for Walter called for due process and possible reinstatement, alleging lack of charges and transcripts.
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Carson City
UPI
Walter
Senoveller
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Jerry Lane
Lane
Center
Ed Parmenter
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Carnival Midway Industry
Penny Levin
SUN
Mgm Grand Hotel
International Associatio
Thom
Moon
David Lee Waite
Raiders
Johannes Alvares Manusama
South Moluccan Republic
de Groot
Guy Thomas
North American
Easton
Vietnam
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