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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1977

Page

4

Embattled Motel Owner Speaks At Last On Investigations

Peter Jaramillo president of Nevadian Corp speaks after county probes into Mardi Gras and El Inca Inns. He claims compliance with laws, denies apartment classifications, and details meter setup, weekly rental policy, and casino operation plans while distancing himself from control of casino site.

Peter Jaramillo Nevadian Corp Jaraminlo Jaramillo Ray Paglia Pisciotta Paglia Mardi Gras el Inca Best Western

Two Survive Gulf Offshore Helicopter Crash Killing Seventeen

A Pennzoil PHI helicopter crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Platform A, killing 17 of 19 aboard as two survivors with minor injuries were rescued. Survivors Robert Berry and Michael A Peschier, both from Lafayette, reported a violent spin after clipping a crane or wire, with winds 20 to 30 knots and 8 to 10 foot seas.

New Orleans UPI Gulf of Mexico Pennzoil Oil Co Pennzoil Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Lafayette Robert Berry Michael A Peschier Peschier The Mary Peschier Berry Intracoastal City PHI Gulf Coast Guard Bob Baeton Coast Guard Point

Judge Mullen Found Guilty Of Charges

Judge Mullen was found guilty on charges related to the treatment of alcoholics and described as an outstanding black leader and advocate of the people's court. The trial began October 18 with Mullen hospitalized a week for hypertension.

Mullen People's Court

Two Girls abducted linked to Hillside Strangler probe

In Van Nuys two girls aged 7 and 10 were abducted by two men in a cream colored 1960 Ford Thunderbird. Detectives probe potential links to the Hillside Strangler case as investigators tally possible suspects and rewards total 141000.

Los Angeles UPI van Nuys Hillside Dan Cooke Rosa Maria Cmdr William Booth Rose Dollie Cepeda Sonja Johnson Eagle Rock Elysian Park Lauren Rae Wagner Sepulveda Mt. Washington Lissa Kastin

Gene Murphy Dies After Long Illness

Eugene Murphy longtime Las Vegas hotel executive died Thursday at Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles after years of leukemia. He helped shape publicity for Desert Inn and Stardust from 1950 to 1965 and later promoted national events including Ice Capades with Metromedia. Survived by daughter Judy of Chicago funeral services pending no further details.

Eugene Murphy Las Vegas Kaiser Memorial Hospital Los Angeles Mary Murphy Desert Inn Stardust Metromedia Diners Club Queen Mary Corp Hilton Hotel International Hotel The Variety Club Judy Chicago

Fiery Explosion At Rollins Plant Kills Two In Bridgeport

A series of explosions ripped through a 20 000 gallon Rollins Environmental Services tank in Bridgeport New Jersey. Two people were killed four are missing and three remain in critical condition with burns. Firefighters treated minor burns and smoke inhalation as 250 personnel battled the blaze and evacuations were ordered before being lifted.

Bridgeport UPI Rollins Environmental Services Co New Jersey Pennsylvania

White House Receives 24 Foot Christmas Tree

A 24 foot tree arrived at the White House after a cross country trip from Washington state. Rosalynn Carter announced plans to decorate the tree with ornaments crafted by people with mental disabilities. She spoke at ceremonies with Senators Henry Jackson and Warren Magnuson present. The tree will be placed in the Blue Room.

Washington UPI White House Washington State Rosalynn Carter Henry Jackson Warren Magnuson

Miners Escape Harm After End-Around Play

About 50 non-union miners stranded when strikers burned the bridge to their mine were escorted to safety by deputies as 400 pickets faced a shifted shift plan. Officers diverted attention to a nearby site, while bulldozers filled the burned bridge hole and roadblock. Tensions remained high in Carbon County as officials planned staggered shift changes and riot control troopers kept order ahead of Friday openings.

Price Utah UPI United Mine Soldier Creek Plateau Utah Highway Patrol Carbon County

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Nevada Power Co Sala Peter Jarmillo Gulf Frank Lee Petroleum Helicopters, Inc Bob Harper Roger Foley James ‘Sailor’ Ryan Foley Ryan Mullen Is Gene Murphy Bridgeport Fire Department Russell Leone Frontier Savers Frontier Savings Frontier Saver Frontier Savings Office Our Consumer Loan Department Frontier Savings Association E. Charleston S. Maryland Parkway S. Decatur Blvd E. Flamingo Road
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