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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
2
Hank Greenspun notes Israel’s win over Russia as a symbol of national resolve. He praises Mickey Berkowitz as a new Israeli hero amid global tensions and reflects on Israel’s bold stance against intimidation, citing embassy closure and delegation expulsions.
The International Whaling Commission lifted the total bowhead hunting ban but set a 1978 quota of 12 whales or 18 strikes for Eskimo harvest, whichever comes first. Eskimo leaders condemned the limit as nutritional and cultural deprivation while environmentalists warn it endangers a 1,500-strong worldwide herd. The vote counted 11 of 15 in favor with Australia Canada the Netherlands against and Iceland abstaining.
In San Diego the leader of 1732 Inc Mary Coulter vows to continue the prisoner exchange fight beyond the initial returns. The first 70 Americans will arrive Friday under a Mexican American treaty and be processed at the Metropolitan Correctional Center along with 50 others eligible for immediate release.
Michael Zorick and the Clay County School Board faced a Jan 3 deadline for Zorick to report as a physical education teacher after he won a discrimination suit. The Los Angeles resident, 30, sought back pay from 1974 and attorney fees. Judge Susan Black did not rule on those issues, and Zorick may appeal.
Sunny and warm days with cool nights through Friday. Gentle winds. Highs 65 to 70 and lows 30 to 40. Humidity high at 58 percent, AQI 59 deemed poor.
Snow likely Thursday across upper New England and the north central states. Rain expected in the Pacific Northwest and lower Mississippi Valley. Elsewhere, generally fair weather suggests a calm pattern nationwide.
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