TV stars seek new series spark across NBC and Las Vegas notes
In a Las Vegas oriented column, veteran TV personalities Nancy Walker Ted Knight McLean Stevenson and Abe Vigoda are discussed as aiming for new series next season. The piece notes Walker’s and Stevenson’s failed attempts while Knight and Vigoda pursue new roles, and recalls Godfrey Cambridge’s life and Ossie Davis reflections. It references Gary Gilmore rights talks and Paul Anka’s proposed TV movie casting. Celebrity calendars mark Brandt Burrows Grable Richardson Kaline on upcoming dates.
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Murder Charge Reversal Sought in Las Vegas Slaying
Nevada Supreme Court weighed motions to overturn Gary Krueger's first degree murder conviction for the 1975 hatchet killing of James King. The deputy public defender argued rights were violated during questioning and a later confession tainted. the state countered the confession was voluntary and no interrogation occurred.
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District Attorney Moves to Revoke Guys and Dolls License
Clark County district attorney George Holt files a license revocation action against the Guys and Dolls nightclub alleging obscenity violations after a violation report states that females stripped completely on stage. The filing seeks to suspend or revoke the club’s license under local obscenity laws.
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Three Ballardo Brothers Slain in Suspected Hit in Paramount
Mother and two widows say three Ballardo brothers Melezio Santos and Jose were gunned down leaving Royal Marine in a professional hit tied to the 3-year-old killing of a Mexican family scion. The brothers had fled to Lynwood with new identities after paying Coyotes to escape, fearing deportation and urging caution about anyone learning they were illegals.
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Amahi and the Night Visitors at UNLV Opera
Craig van Gundy stars as Amahi a crippled shepherd boy in Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera Amahi and the Night Visitors Regina Doty sings Amahi’s mother in the program Performances run 8 p m Saturday and 2 p m Sunday at Artemus W Ham Concert Hall UNLV Tickets on sale daily 1 to 5 p m and one hour before shows.
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Carter Interviews Three Cabinet Prospects in Plains Ga
UPI reports Jimmy Carter interviewed three cabinet prospects, including two women, in Plains. He planned another news conference Saturday, likely to announce Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus as interior secretary. Andrus flew in for talks and may stay overnight. Powell praised Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for resisting higher oil prices.
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Halperin may appeal Kissinger liability ruling in Nixon case
Morton Halperin, winner of a damages judgment against Richard Nixon and others for taps on his home telephone, said he may appeal the portion absolving Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Judge John Lewis Smith Jr. found Nixon, Haldeman, and Mitchell liable for damages. Kissinger was cleared of liability.
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Police Nab Suspect In Artist Rape
San Francisco police arrest John Shable a 29 year old Vancouver labourer in North Beach case of rape and mutilation of a 19 year old artist abducted from a grocery parking lot. Victim held 12 hours before release in Golden Gate Park.
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