Aides Ordered to Testify on Hughes Mormon Will
A Los Angeles judge ordered two former aides of Howard Hughes to appear for depositions to questions about the so called Mormon will. John Holmes and Roy Crawford must answer limits set by attorney Harold Rhoden who seeks facts on Hughes finances and estate prior to his death. The will authenticity trial is set for January in Las Vegas with related disputes in Texas and California.
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Two Culinary Agents Arrested Over Tire Punctures at Starboard Tack
Two Culinary Union agents, Wolfgang Rapp and Rodney Duesing, were jailed in Clark County after allegedly puncturing tires of cars in the Starboard Tack parking lot at 2601 Atlantic St. They faced trespassing and malicious property destruction charges following a dispute between the union and the supper club amid ongoing peaceful picketing.
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Wolfgang Rapp
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Rodney Dean Duesing
Polygraph Plan for State Workers Called Hitlerian
Nevada state workers oppose a proposed regulation allowing lie detector tests for all classified employees including pre employment screening. They warn broad examiner authority invites abuse and could justify dismissal for refusing testing. The State Personnel Advisory Commission will review the draft December 16-17.
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Justices Uphold Hughes Indictment Amid Secret Payoff Debate
The court upheld an indictment under the Securities and Exchange Act amid debate over Rule 10b’s reach. The case centers on alleged secret payments to influence a board to approve a tender offer, with judges noting the antifraud provision’s broad reach and political pressure surrounding the prosecution.
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Distraught Gunman Seized After Rooftop Standoff
In Los Angeles a man in his early 20s held a building engineer hostage on the 60th floor of a 62-story bank tower. After a two hour standoff police talked him down and freed the hostage. the gunman read a message over radio stations before his capture.
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Los Angeles
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Tip O'Neill Named House Speaker In 95th Congress
United Press International reports that Thomas Phillip O'Neill Jr. won the Democratic caucus to become Speaker of the House, with 24 years in Congress and a Boston political background. He will take the post January 4 as Democrats hold a two thirds majority, and Republican leader John Rhodes notes his famed partisanship. O'Neill, a 64-year-old devout Catholic, is married to Mildred Miller and has five children including Thomas O'Neill III, Massachusetts lieutenant governor.
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Tip” O'Neill Jr
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Carl] Albert
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Cape Cod
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Washington
Pay Cut for North Las Vegas Officials Delayed
North Las Vegas City Council tabled the ordinance cutting mayor pay from 15000 to 10000 and council pay from 1000 to 6000 until the next meeting amid a likely 2 2 vote. Mayor Ray Davies and council members opposed the cut while supporters urged keeping current salaries. Councilman James Seastrand argued part time status and tie to police raise. firemen did not receive arbitration pay.
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Dan Mahony
Ray Davies
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Kennecott Pit Mine Reactivated in Nevada
Kennecott Copper resumes work at the Ruth open pit mine and concentrator near McGill Nevada after recalls, with the smelter set to reopen when adequate concentrate supply returns. About 550 day workers were recalled. some craftsmen may be in short supply due to previous layoffs and legal hurdles with EPA over emissions standards.
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