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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1977

Page

2

Heat Wave Racks NYC and Northeast as Temperatures Soar

Millions endure 100 plus degree heat across New York City New Jersey and New England with a 104 reading in NYC marking a record second hottest day. Warmth spreads to the South and Midwest while New England towns hit 101 in Boston and Concord 100.

New York City New Jersey New England East South Lower Midwest Northern Plains Upper Midwest Great Lakes New York Glenn Briggs West Springfield Mass Midlands Wisconsin Iowa Duke Power Co Carolinas Camden N.J Sunset Beach Angelo Errichetti Coney Island

Hoak to receive Legion’s top award for anti epidemic work

The Pennsylvania American Legion will honor Edward Hoak state adjutant with a distinguished service medal for aiding to limit last year’s Legionnaires’ disease toll to 29. Hoak reported the outbreak after the 1976 Philadelphia convention, earning praise from survivors and officials.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania American Legion Edward Hoak Legion Hoak Philadelphia Ed Hoak John Toskey Patton

Ugandan Tech Charged In Plot Against Idi Amin

Dominic Jago Olwii, a Ugandan radio technician, was convicted of treason by a military tribunal and sentenced to death by firing squad for plotting to overthrow President Idi Amin. The trial cited interference with telecommunications that cut Kampala off from the world and plunged the city into darkness.

Nairobi Kenya UPI Idi Amin Dominic Jago Olwii Voice of Uganda Olwii Kampala Amin Uganda

Worst Border Clash reported between Thailand and Cambodia

Thai officials report Khmer Rouge raiders killed at least 18 servicemen and wounded about 20 in a border clash near Aranyaprathet. The fighting, described as the worst in three decades, followed a Cambodian attack before dawn Wednesday with Thailand counterattacks and armored forces.

Bangkok UPI Aranyaprathet Supreme Military Command Radio Thailand Cambodia Radio Phnom Penh

Las Vegas Weather Outlook with Mild Showers Possible

Forecast calls for variable clouds and scattered showers in Las Vegas with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. High near 105, low around 79, humidity high at 29 percent and air quality index 39 fair. Yesterday peaked at 108 and 79. Sunrise 5 40, sunset 7 54. A year ago today high 102 low 73.

Weather Forecast For North Atlantic Coast Area

The report notes lower temperatures on Friday along the North Atlantic Coast. Thundershowers are expected in western New Mexico while elsewhere conditions remain fair and dry with skies ranging from sunny to partly cloudy.

North Atlantic New Mexico

Mandel Denies Helping Friends Pass Race Track Legislation

Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel testified in his political corruption trial that he did not aid race track legislation for co-defendants who secretly owned Marlboro Race Track in Prince George's County. Prosecutors allege he sought to aid lawmakers while knowing of their $2.1 million investment and accepted gifts.

Baltimore UPI Marvin Mandel Maryland Mandel W. Dale Hess William A. Rodgers Harry W. Rodgers III Marlboro Race Track Prince George's County

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