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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
4
Navy court of inquiry hears that USS Pueblo commander Lloyd M. Bucher did not order guns manned to avoid certain death from North Korean PT boats at 30 yards. He described being outgunned by submarine chasers and PT boats while MIG aircraft hovered and a boarding party attempted to seize the ship.
In a civil case the City of North Las Vegas sought a declaratory judgment claiming the petition was invalid and alleging administrative function and unlawful delegation of power. Judge Wilkes ruled for the firefighters. NSW city attorney Jeff Shaner said an appeal would follow.
District Judge John Mendoza yesterday ordered Clark County Commissioners and Sheriff Ralph Lamb to show cause why they should not be cited for contempt for refusing to renew Bill Mirin's Strip Cab Co contract. A hearing is set for Friday at 9:15 a.m. in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Mirin argues the county had no right to refuse renewal despite a 1968 injunction permitting taxi licensing only for revenue and traffic control.
Arraign Azbill hid for a continuance and refused to enter a plea. Judge Wartman entered a plea of innocent for the defendant and set a trial date. Azbill, 40, is charged with the torch murder of his 62-year-old wife Rose Mapel Azbill. her body was found in a burned bedroom on December 27, 1967. The defense may seek a change of venue and plans an appeal to the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco.
Convention Authority asked for a combined committee to study a $2 million stadium with other capital projects for the Convention Center. Mayor Grayson urged weighing stadium and center improvements, while new board member James Brennan joined Bob Broadbent on the committee. Cox’s memo listed needs costing over $2 million, including chairs, seating, tables, storage, concession gear, and parking improvements.
Nevada Governor Laxalt urges limited new taxes on cigarettes liquor or capital gains to fund a strengthened budget for the State Equal Rights Commission and a tougher stance on crime and monopolies in gaming He backs open housing protections and a statewide community college plan beginning in Elko while praising university funding and calling for expanded tourism and economic development He proposes a million to fund an interim Legislative Finance Committee and warns against strikes by public employees while detailing licensing and anti monopoly measures in gaming policies
In Los Angeles during Sirhan B. Sirhan's murder trial for the Kennedy assassination, prosecutors used a peremptory challenge to remove Dora Jacobi, a retired teacher, and another juror was excused for cause. By midday a tentative panel of 11 jurors awaited a 12th. The defense noted the trial could last about two months after jury and six alternates are selected.
The Circus Circus resort on the Las Vegas Strip faces a 10 percent casino entertainment tax owed to the state, with a deadline of January 31 for up to 30 000 dollars. Nevada Gaming Commission officials pursued collection despite Circus Circus attorneys planning to challenge the levy in court. Jay Sarno called the retroactive demand a surprise move and impractical to enforce.
A U S Navy patrol boat attacked a flotilla of about 125 Communist sampans near South Vietnam's coast and sank 45. Simultaneously U S infantry armor planes and artillery trapped a Red unit seven miles northwest of Quang Ngai, killing 17 in three days. Casualties for U S forces were light. The patrol boat also killed at least 10 Communist sailors and captured 24 sampan crew as about 80 sampans remained afloat.
President elect will run daily affairs from a dedicated office about 50 yards west of the White House, with Agnew keeping an White House office. Nixon’s first day included restoring Woodrow Wilson’s desk in the Oval Room and removing Johnson era teletypes. The Potentate addressed guests at a campaign reception, vowing to rise early and work late to keep the home a happy place.
UPI reports Sen. Eugene McCarthy claimed Robert Kennedy reneged on a pledge not to run in 1968, potentially denying either victory. The London Daily Express book says McCarthy spoke in September of a pledge for a 1972 run, while Kennedy aides disputed timing and outcome.
Solon considers examining a municipal bond default tied to the North Las Vegas Industrial Park project. Tessie and Harry Somers managed the park but failed to pay interest and principal by April 1, 1967, forcing the city to cover payments. The 1968 extension cites public policy to protect investments and credit of public entities in the state.
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