Oklahoma Bandit Mummy Revealed in Amusement Park Incident
Los Angeles authorities examine the long displayed mummy of outlaw Elmer McCurdy once buried in a Oklahoma 1912 ambush. The coroner's office confirms death by shooting and plans dental imprinting for identification as the specimen’s copper jacket bullet fragment is recovered.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Dave Friedman
Entertainment Ventures, Inc
Elmer McCurdy
Oklahoma City
McCurdy
Freidman
Friedman
Hollywood Wax Museum
Amusement Ark
Nevada Gaming Commission seeks stay to bar Rosenthal hiring
The Nevada Gaming Commission moves to obtain a court order from the Nevada Supreme Court to prevent Frank Rosenthal from working as Argent Corp. chief executive officer while an appeal over his licensing suitability proceeds. The commission argues Rosenthal is unsuitable and seeks a stay of reinstatement pending appeal.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada Gaming Commission
Frank Rosenthal
Argent Corp
Las Vegas
Commission
Pete Echeverria
Nevada Supreme Court
Rosenthal
Echeverria
Boise
Ida
Legislative Commission
al Gunderson
Supreme Court
Argent
Stardust
Fremont
Pawlikowski
Thomas
Nevada Gaming Commission under fire over closed meetings
A column recounts editorials from 1973 criticizing the Nevada Gaming Commission for holding closed sessions and licensing actions tied to Summa Corporation and Hughes interests. It notes pressure from the Senate Watergate hearings and a Washington Post exposé on Hughes payouts, suggesting the state’s gaming integrity may be tainted.
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Nevada Gaming Commission
Summa Corporation
Hughes
Nevada
The
Washington Post
Nevada lawmakers warned of late calls from Gov OCallaghan
Freshman Nevada lawmakers were told they could face early morning or late night calls from Gov Mike OCallaghan if they oppose his bills. Assemblyman Nash Sena noted the tactic during a two day training session as the 1977 session eyed January opening. Senate Leader James Gibson predicted an efficient session with a strong staff and noted Nevada's 60 member legislature, larger than Nebraska's.
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Carson City
UPI
Nevada
Mike O'Callaghan
Nash Sena
D-Henderson
O'Callaghan
Senate
James Gibson
Gibson
Andrew Grose
Legislative Counsel Bureau
United States
Nebraska
Assembly
Hughes Helicopters wins Army contract for Advanced Attack Helicopter
The Army selects Hughes Helicopters to continue development of the Advanced Attack Helicopter AAH in a 317.7 million five month contract with a total program likely 3.58 billion to produce over 500 aircraft. Bell Helicopters was runner up after a five month flyoff. Hughes offered better performance and survivability despite higher development costs, with Hellfire missiles infrared vision and upgraded weapons planned.
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Washington
UPI
Army
Hughes Helicopters
Hughes
Summa Corp
Howard Hughes
Bell Helicopters
Textron Corp
Friday
Bell
Armaments linked to racist paramilitary group uncovered in California
A cache of eight tons of ordnance including mortars bazookas and land mines was found in bunkers in Northeastern Los Angeles County and in Ontario and Pomona. Sheriff Pitchess linked the haul to a right wing paramilitary group, noting potential danger and arming a 200-man unit. Prime suspect Donald Wiggins faces charges of possession of destructive devices and unauthorized possession of machine guns.
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Los Angeles
API
Peter Pitchess
High Desert
Los Angeles County
Ontario
Pomona
Pitchess
Christian Defense League
Wiggins
CDL
Wesly Swift
Thousands Flee Fumes After Louisiana Tank Explosion
An explosion ruptured a chlorine storage tank near Baton Rouge forcing 10,000 Southern University students and nearby residents from dorms and homes as the Coast Guard halted river traffic. Officials said the gas dissipated with winds shifting away from the capital. no deaths or injuries were reported.
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UPI
Mississippi River
Southern University
Atchafalaya
Allied Chemical Co
Charles Roemer
Louisiana State University Assembly Center
National Guard
Coast Guard
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