Arson Blamed for Fremont Street Fire That Destroyed Four Shops
Firefighters concluded arson caused a blaze on Fremont Street Monday night, destroying the Continental Restaurant Fremont Coffee Shop Oriental Gift Shop Mel Aire Bridal Shop and Jewelry By Kay. The fire began about 8 45 p m and caused over 1 million dollars in damage. Investigator William Miller said motive and evidence are being sought while noting a fuel odor and rapid attic spread. Rodney Franklin, witness in a fraud case against James Ray Houston, reported hearing attic footsteps before gasoline smell prompted the blaze.
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Where I Stand
SUN readers hear a Bishop Gorman student, James Silvestri, discuss implications of legalized gambling in other states. He cites Nevada impact, employment shifts to Las Vegas, and possible loss of national business to Florida and California, with ideas to boost Las Vegas appeal and recreation spots.
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Freight Train Explosion Destroys Louisiana Hamlet
A freight train loaded with explosive chemicals slammed into a logging truck at a crossing near Goldonna setting fire to about a third of the North Louisiana hamlet. At least two killed eight injured. eight houses and one store destroyed. Police evacuated residents as crews fought the blaze and assessed casualties.
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SUN apologizes for Houston link to Key Publications
The Sun retracts an article linking James Ray Houston to Key Publications and theSwingers porn magazine. The piece notes no proven direct tie beyond shared office space in the same Las Vegas building as Houston’s Western Pacific Gold and Silver Exchange. Key Publications had shut down before 1974 when Western Pacific closed and filed for bankruptcy.
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Santini Lauds Carter As Right For Times
Nevada congressman U S Rep James Santini in Las Vegas praises Carter for effort in first year, cites 1977 as busy with 12 156 bills and 716 votes while noting liaison flaws between the executive and legislative branches. He says Nevada issues need strong state focus and endorses Sadat’s Middle East peace efforts.
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Del Webb challenges Rudin licensing costs in Nevada suit
Del E. Webb Corp sues the Nevada Gaming Commission and Milton Rudin arguing who pays the background check fees for Rudin’s license as a director. The suit seeks a declaratory judgment on whether Webb or Rudin must cover investigative costs and deposits tied to Rudin’s licensing.
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Summa Wins New Trial In Maheu Libel Suit
Summa Corp. wins a new trial after the 9th Circuit overturns a 2.8 million libel verdict awarded to Robert Maheu. The case stems from Maheu's 1974 lawsuit against the Hughes organization over remarks at a 1972 press conference. The court allows Maheu to seek punitive damages again.
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Appeals Court Reverses Trial Judge in Maheu Libel Case
The three member panel said Judge Pregerson biased the jury by praising Maheu as affable and energetic while ignoring Summa Corp’s claim that Maheu was dishonest. It noted Hughes did not testify and Malheu’s credibility was pivotal as the libel suit followed Hughes’s clash with Clifford Irving’s tell all.
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