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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1976
Page
2
The passage critiques a commission hearing, noting the chairman’s poor showing and Bed List’s assertion that he only offered a lawful opinion when urged by the commission. The writer likens the event to a theatre act and warns against political posturing, citing Watergate as context.
Linda Kay Lambert and Wayne Paul Sidley, both 19 and 20, married in full clown regalia at Circus World in Haines City Florida. Judge Robert E Whitley presided, elephants bore the rings, 28 clown attendants watched as popcorn served and a silver fountain poured pink lemonade.
Two psychiatrists testified that Michael Drabing closely followed Charles Manson. Drabing, 21, is accused of stabbing to death Lloyd Schneider and his family on August 19. Ludin said Drabing read Helter Skelter and admired Manson, while Kiersch said Drabing sought to improve on Manson’s ideas by acting alone.
Maj. Gen. Carl Hoffman orders a wide inquiry into possible KKK influenced activity on base after a racially charged incident left six whites attacked by blacks who mistook a room for a Klan meeting. The ACLU may sue over transfers of 17 Klansmen while Duke accuses bias.
Local retailer Foster's Shoes at 9 North 3rd markets style and comfort for men women and children. The ad highlights famous shoes and easy fit options to ease foot pain.
Sunny mild daytime and clear cool night with northerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs near 58, low around 32. Humidity around 33 percent, night low near 18 percent. Sunrise 6 42 a m, sunset 4 27 p m. United Press International weather table from the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
Freezing rain and drizzle crippled highways in northern Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and southern Illinois with travel advisories in place. Snow fell in the Great Lakes region while Sault Ste Marie reported 18 inches on the ground. Cold Midwest air kept temperatures below zero from Minnesota to Iowa, while Miami reached 75 degrees in Florida.
A Turkish Department of Defense photo shows destruction from the November 24 earthquake near Caldiran in Turkiye. Officials report widespread damage and displaced residents as rescue operations continue.
Two former Ft Sill soldiers Selwyn Gholson and Larry Ross were sentenced to death by electric chair for the Sept 14 1974 killing of off duty Temple Texas patrolman Hollie Tull. A Walburg Bank robbery was linked to the case. venue moved from Temple to Odessa.
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