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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1966
Page
2
A columnist defends Frank Sinatra as key to Las Vegas fame while criticizing Nevada Gaming Control Board over his treatment. He praises Sinatra’s impact on publicity and town image, noting his large influence despite personal temper disputes and urging apologies from Nevada citizens.
A three day Crime Investigating Commission session in Chicago heard reputed crime lords like Joe Gagliano Fiora Buccieri and Lenny Patrick refuse to answer calls claiming improper court summons. Witnesses described juicemen extorting usurious interest through threats beatings and killings. Leo Manfredi invoked the Fifth Amendment four times denying involvement in hired killing. He refused to name alleged sponsors including Accardo Ricca Castellano Ratraglia and Allegrett.
Sen. Howard Cannon was informed he is promoted to major general in the Air Force Reserve. President Johnson telephoned Cannon at KLAS Tv during an interview taping to relay the promotion, which now awaits Senate confirmation.
Andy Hanley, alias Randy Sokel, jailed after 10 months fleeing Las Vegas. He lived on an M acre ranch with wife and three children since 1965. Real estate checks show no Hanley purchase. records show Mrs Jesse Fitzgerald bought the property in July 1965. Hanley, a convicted burglar, fled prior to district court trial. cousin John Wesley Barger also convicted in abstentia.
The Strip property of 27 acres between the Thunderbird and Sahara Ho was seized by the government in November for delinquent income taxes by owner Beldon Katleman. Davis said an agreement with Katleman Corp made federal auction unnecessary. The IRS filed five liens on the undeveloped site about a year ago. The hotel site had been tied to a $33,900 judgment from an interior designer.
U S and Australian troops wrapped up a week long search and destroy push near Saigon, failing to net a large Communist force. A helicopter recovered the pilot and co pilot bodies shot in the face, with another crew member reportedly kidnapped. The operation involved over 4000 US and Australian troops around the Iron Triangle area.
Rajah a 200 pound leopard central to a dispute between Maria Dokalos and the State Fish and Game Commission remains in California after the agency denied import and residence permits. A spokesman warned the commission could evict the animal if brought to Las Vegas without authorization.
The grand jury critiques Municipal Court and officials including Judge Walter Richards City Atty Sid Whitmore and ex Chief Leo Kuykendall It cites lax procedures and delayed investigations noting possible ticket fixing and mismanagement while detailing the Barbara Maxwell Nabutovsky case and questioned perjury potential.
Report notes missing top officials from both union and two cab firms at Stardust conference. Ham stated some principal functionaries were not present at all sessions, though representatives attended.
The scheme involved two Beverly Hills homes used as bases with a black sedan rented by police to trap suspects. Skalla and Bailey plotted to abduct Harvey Firestone, with ransom talks reaching up to two million dollars. Police notes and staff changes surrounded the investigation as officers monitored the suspected car.
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