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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1976

Page

2

Perfect framework invites petty and grand larceny, Nevada case

The piece lambasts lax licensing and alleged corrupt influence in Hughes casinos. It cites Watergate links to Ralph Winte and asks why the Nevada Gaming Commission shows no interest or standards. It urges vigilance and notes a court role in reviewing commission conduct.

Winte Diehl Watergate Commission Control Board Hughes Petty The Nevada Gaming Commission

Durkee Pleads Guilty in Santa Susana Mountain Murder

Richard William Durkee 22 pleads guilty to the murder of Toni Talan 36 and leads officers to her grave in the Santa Susana Mountains. The March 1975 disappearance from Simi Valley prompted charges of murder kidnapping robbery and extortion. Sentencing to follow probation report.

Santa Susana Mountains Durkee Simi Valley Superior Court Robert Carter Toni Talan Contessee Brown's Canyon Los Angeles County Richard William Durkee Heing Talan Sie

UC Appeals US Supreme Court over California quota ruling

The University of California filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court challenging a California Supreme Court decision that minority race admissions quotas at UC Medical School Davis discriminated against white applicants. The university urged the high court to review, arguing the ruling conflicts with prior Supreme Court decisions and threatens special admission policies nationwide amid fierce competition for limited professional school openings.

Berkeley Calif University of California US. Supreme Court Supreme Court Runorttes UC Medical School Davis State Supreme Court Specia the University California Court United States Supreme Court Medicine Law High Court

No Health Hazards Near Pesticide Plant

EPA investigators found negligible Phosvel residue in air, soil, vegetation, and Galveston Bay near Velsicol Chemical Corp Bayport plant. While 10 of 220 workers show nervous-system issues, officials say no environmental damage outside the plant. further marine testing planned.

Houston UPI Environmental Protection Agency EPA Joan C. White Galveston Bay Velsicol Chemical Corp Phosvel Velsicol Bayport EPN

Nader group blasts OSHA over Vanderbilt asbestos exemption

The Health Research Group led by Ralph Nader charges OSHA officials bowed to political pressure to exempt R T Vanderbilt Co of Norwalk Conn from a federal asbestos exposure rule. It accuses Morton Corn of keeping the exemption and warns it could invite other favors harming workers and consumers.

Washington UPI Health Research Group Occupational Safety and Health Administration R.T. Vanderbilt Co Norwalk Conn Vanderbilt OSHA Morton Corn

Las Vegas Forecast Predicts Sunny Day With Light Winds

The Las Vegas forecast calls for a mainly sunny day with high clouds and gentle winds. Expect a daytime high in the mid 60s and a low near the mid 30s with air quality in the mid 60s to 65 range.

Nation Weather Table for 24 Hour Period Ends 4 A.M.

The 24 hour temperature and precipitation table prepared by the National Weather Service in San Francisco shows the latest readings for regional areas. Data reflects conditions through 4 a.m. Pacific time with updates on temperatures and rainfall amounts.

National Weather Service San Francisco

Weather Outlook North Pacific Coast and South Atlantic Show Rain

Wednesday forecast calls for generally fair skies nationwide. Rain potential appears along the north Pacific coast and the south Atlantic coast, with other areas remaining dry. The pattern suggests brief shower chances near coastal regions.

North Pacific South Atlantic

Detroit Slayings Linked to Cold Weather Spree

Detroit police report a man was found bound gagged and frozen to death in a trailer downtown, the fifth such cold related death in five days. The unusually frigid weather across the Midwest and Northeast is noted as a possible weapon in the incident as warming trends begin to move in from the west.

United Press International New England Mid-Atlantic States Midwest Midlands Detroit Delaware Caribou Maine Concord N.H Mercury Jeff Lafond

Great Lakes Ships Battle Ice Floes Near Montreal

Three ocean-going freighters remain in the Great Lakes facing the worst ice since 1959 as St Lambert Locks near Montreal prepare to close for winter on December 18. Seaway authorities warn of delays and possible docked vessels with pack ice up to fifteen feet high in the region.

Montreal UPI Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway St Lambert St. Lambert Locks Lake Ene Welland Canal Beauharnois Canal St. Lambert Seaway

Grounded freighters stall Great Lakes shipping on St Marys River

Lake traffic crawled past two grounded ships the 620 foot Thomas Wilson and the 544 foot Unimar as cargoes were unloaded to free them. The incidents followed a similar grounding a week earlier and forecasters warned of a harsh winter season for mariners due to cold and premature ice.

Sault Ste Great Lakes Cliff Victory

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