Body of Manson victim Donald Shea found near Chatsworth
Los Angeles detectives uncovered skeletal remains believed to be stuntman Donald Shea eight years after his decapitation linked to Charles Manson. The grave, found intact in a shallow site off Santa Susana Pass Road near Topanga Canyon, ends a long search prompted by an informant. Shea was one of nine victims during the 1969 Manson family killings. Bruce Davis was later convicted in his murder.
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Greenspun Indicates Memo Custody In Mormon Will Trial
Las Vegas publisher Hank Greenspun testified as a surprise witness in the Mormon will probate case. He refused to relinquish custody of 41 Hughes writings and would not name their source or disclose where kept. An outside handwriting expert testified the will was written by Howard R. Hughes, not a forgery.
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Trustees OK 39.8 Million Bond Election
Clark County School District trustees approve a 39.8 million dollar bond referendum to fund new schools and additions over a three year period beginning 1978 79. Plans include four elementary schools one junior high one senior high expansion of vocational facilities and new schools in Henderson Boulder City Moapa Valley Virgin Valley Indian Springs and Indian Springs. Also approved are a fire sprinkler system at Rancho High School Little Theater and auditing service proposals for 1977 78.
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Dusty Christmas Weather Hits Clark County in 1942
Las Vegas area faces strong winds up to 51 mph at New Air Force Base and 47 mph at McCarran as a record 75 degree high baffles travelers. Advisory blotters warn I-15 south to LA of wind gusts while air traffic remains mostly normal though some flights are grounded.
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Wife of Carter's pastor files for divorce in Tennessee
The wife of President Carters pastor has filed for divorce. Dr Charles A Trentham senior minister at the First Baptist Church announced the move during a midweek service. The divorce follows his earlier split and the wife filed in Tennessee where they once lived. He moved to Washington in 1974 from Knoxville.
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