Christmas Star Returns as Comet, Sparks Debate
Richard Norton of the Max C. Fleisenmann Planetarium links a recurring comet to the Star of Bethlehem, noting its visibility with a telescope as it nears Earth from Jupiter’s vicinity. Astronomy instructor John Eckert disagrees, contacting Harvard, which supports no such sighting at this time. Police report seven youths in a clash with officers at Severence Shopping Center, with one shot in the leg and charges filed for malicious destruction and assault.
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Tragedy Follows Las Vegas Forum Debate Tonight
A Las Vegas couple s bitter quarrel ended in murder when Velma Newton shot Robert Cheatham in her apartment on Gregory Street. Cheatham died on the sidewalk. Newton was jailed for murder after police investigation and witness statements.
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Foxy’s Flue Fire Disrupts Strip Nightlife
A oven flue fire at Foxy’s kosher restaurant on Sahara Avenue forced evacuation of 38 customers and several second floor occupants. Las Vegas firefighters led by Fire Chief Jerry Miller contained the blaze after an hour of effort, with traffic halted for blocks. No serious injuries or damage reported, though similar incidents recur yearly.
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Local Weather Summary With Temperature and Sun Times
Variable cloudiness and gentle winds. Today's high 60 and low 35. Yesterday's high 63 and low 39. Neontine humidity 33 percent. Sunrise at 6 48. Sunset at 4 50.
Federal grand jury probe on Mafia junkets may extend past year end
A Las Vegas federal grand jury investigating Mafia collection methods and related Wall Street thefts valued at 41 million may not be dismissed as scheduled on December 29. About 20 witnesses have testified, with some brought from prison and others invoking the Fifth Amendment. Noted individuals include Anthony Giordano Pasquale Ezra and Francesco Scibelli, who has past gambling enforcement ties and once faced a jail term for betting offenses.
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Tony) Giordano
Pressure Mounting On Officials To Resign Office Pending Probe
Newark Mayor Hugh J. Addonizio and 14 others facing federal indictment urged to resign or take leaves of absence while charges of extortion and income tax evasion are resolved. The group includes three city councilmen a judge and water authority officials. Several organizations newspapers and prominent figures call for action as Addonizio vows to govern Newark and continue planning for May election.
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Kennedy presses HEW chief for release of blacklist report
Senator Edward M. Kennedy urged Secretary Robert H. Finch to publicly release a report on alleged HEW blacklisting of scientists. He expressed grave concern about security screening and said the public and scientific community deserve transparency while protecting identities.
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