Despicable Kansas City scams tied to ex Las Vegas kingpin
Debunked silver rogue James Ray Houston, sought since May, hides in Kansas City with aid from James F. Austin. The 24 count mail fraud indictment in Las Vegas links his contests to a multi million dollar public swindle. Houston lived openly in KC with wife Barbara at 2309 El Camino Ave while operations moved through Linda Fritz and offices near Chestnut Circle.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Chestnut Circle
Mail Contest
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Grand Jury
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el Camino Ave
Ladies Appeal To Pope In Italy Prostitution Protest
A group of prostitutes in Bolzano Italy wrote Pope Paul VI and President Giovanni Leone asking for equal rights after being barred from hotels and restaurants. The letter, publicized yesterday, marks the first collective action by Italian prostitutes following protests in France and elsewhere.
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France
Hughes Firms Win Billions in U.S. Contracts Says Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Hughes affiliated companies have secured at least 6 billion dollars in U.S. government contracts over the past decade, largely without competitive bidding. The CIA is cited as awarding many of these contracts in the paper's copyright story.
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Howard Hughes Papers Claim Hidden Government Ties
The newspaper asserts since 1965 Howard Hughes and his enterprises received more American tax money than any other privately controlled business, claiming he has become a clandestine branch of the federal government operating in total secrecy.
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Howard Hughes
Inquirer Claims Hughes Contracts Lacked Competitive Bidding
The Inquirer asserted eight of ten federal contracts with Hughes' firms were non competitive. The Defense Department reportedly refused to cooperate with the Inquirer in its survey.
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Chuckle Pilot Onboard Declares We’re Lost But Making Time
A cockpit intercom joke from a Sun newspaper item notes the pilot admitting being lost yet still making excellent time. The quip underscores a light moment during a flight.
Las Vegas Tax Rights Are Explained For Taxpayers
Clear guide to IRS procedures in Nevada with emphasis on the thirty and ninety day letters, tax court petitions, and the role of Appellate Division and Regional Counsel. Advises entitlement to an attorney or accountant, and cautions against overreliance on field agents.
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Internal Revenue Service
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United States
Internal Revenue
Mexico Reassesses Israel Policy Over Jewish Boycott
Mexico rethinks its stance toward Israel after Jewish tourists boycott Mexican vacation spots amid a United Nations resolution denouncing Zionism as racism. The hotel sector faces cancellations totaling about 30,000 reservations affecting the tourism industry. President Luis Echeverria met with a Jewish leaders delegation from the United States and Canada to reaffirm that Zionism is not racism.
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UPI
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Luis Echeverria
United States
Canada
U.S
Echeverria
Seymour Graubard
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B’rith
United Nations
Fraser victory ushers in Conservative-led Australia parliament
Caretaker Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's coalition won a sweeping election, gaining 22 seats to secure an 84 seat majority in the 127 member House of Representatives as Whitlam’s Labor party suffers a large defeat amid inflation and unemployment. Whitlam conceded defeat in Canberra amid a bitter four week campaign interrupted by Kerr’s ousting.
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Liberal-National Country Party
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Canberra
Sir John Kerr
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Cashword Puzzle Pot Rebuilds After $3000 Win
The Cashword Puzzle pot resets this week after a $3000 prize won last week. The current puzzle on Page 31 offers $300 to SUN subscribers or $150 to non subscribers, with an extra $100 added if there is no winner this week.
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Federal rules could snag Santa Claus this Christmas
Rep. Gene Snyder notes Santa could face federal violations from Civil Aeronautics Board flight rule breaches to mail delivery antitrust concerns. He cites seat belt and elf wage rules, safety gear, possible drug testing for Rudolph, and IRS audit of gifts as taxable income. He predicts Santa will still be on schedule despite red tape.
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Santa Claus
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Gene” Snyder
R-Ky
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Snyder
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Rudolph
Internal Revenue Service
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