Sun’s attorney accuses gaming commission of bias and abdication
In a long letter to Nevada authorities, Brian Greenspun condemns the gaming commission for possible violations of public interest rules. He cites Hughes hotel license deals and alleged preferential treatment toward Summa, arguing the board abdicated to courts and hindered local suppliers.
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Navy secretary warns of danger as Pearl Harbor remembrance observed
In Honolulu officials recalled the 1941 attack while Navy Secretary J William Middendorf warned the United States faces a far greater threat today as the Soviet navy expands. He called for rebuilding the U S fleet and noted the decline in ships since Pearl Harbor. Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi urged remembrance of courage and sacrifice and to forget hatred and vengeance. Pearl Harbor memorial services paused at 7:55 a m in memory of the 1941 attack.
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Foster's Shoes Ad Promises Style and Comfort
Local notice touts Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd offering fashionable footwear for men women and children. Ridge of quality and fit highlighted as selling points for the store.
Las Vegas Area Weather Forecast
Forecast calls for mostly sunny days with high cloudiness and light winds through Thursday. Today highs near 60 with a low around 30s, humidity around 16 to 38 percent, air quality index 59. Yesterday reached 62/31, a year ago 76/47. Sunrise 6 37 am, sunset 4 26 pm.
Weather table for 24 hour period ends 4 a.m Pacific
Temperature and precipitation table compiled by the National Weather Service in San Francisco covers a 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m Pacific time. The summary lists temperature highs and lows and measurable precipitation across forecast regions.
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Bitter cold grips Minnesota and Midwest regions
Unofficial 45 below zero in Balkan Township and official 41 below in Thorhalt mark record lows as bitter air funnels from arctic regions. Blizzard conditions surge in Nebraska and South Dakota with winds up to 63 mph. Snow totals from Chicago to South Bend reach six inches as cold stretches east toward New York and Pennsylvania.
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NATO fears Soviet conventional lead endangers Western nuclear deterrent
NATO defense planners warn the Soviet Union has matched Western strategic nuclear forces and holds growing superiority in conventional arms. Admiral Hill Norton urges heavy investment to close gaps and prevent reliance on nuclear use in a future conflict. US intelligence cited expanded Soviet forces and massed air defenses. A2.4 billion radar buy discussed. SALT less impactful to NATO balance. In Phoenix, Southwest Savings and Loan is being sold to D K Ludwig, a shipping magnate.
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Moderate 5.5 Quake Felt Around Yuma and San Diego
A 5.5 magnitude quake centered in the Gulf of California woke Yuma residents and was felt in San Diego. No damage or injuries were reported as the Yuma County sheriff's office logged about 40 calls in 10 minutes after the tremor at 6:01 p.m. An off duty officer noted the quake woke him briefly before he went back to sleep.
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Lone Gunman Charged After Hostage Stop on Skyscraper
Dolphin Lair, 21, a school custodian, held a hostage atop a 63 story United California Bank Building in downtown Los Angeles for two hours to protest smoking. He was charged with kidnapping and false imprisonment and released on $5,000 bond. The pistol he used was a starter's gun. He surrendered after his anti smoking message aired on radio. He left a briefcase message asking Congress to require cigarette ingredient explanations.
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