Cannon Vote May Prove Key To ABM Debates
A UPI poll shows the same bloc of senators opposing Nixon ABM plans for 1971 with 48 against and four for. Howard Cannon's support is noted as pivotal, offset by John Pastore who backed Safeguard last year, signaling another cliff-hanger in missile defense votes.
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Safeguard
Stand statement defends Vietnamese Army in Vietnam War
Brigadier General Winant Sidle asserts the ARVN is capable and improving amid operations in Cambodia. He contends ex-GI Kenneth Laswell misjudged Vietnamese combat effectiveness, citing radar training, equipment levels, and U.S. support, and rejects Laswell’s view of a civil war.
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Desert Inn Guilty of Sexual Discrimination Says Labor Chief
State Labor Commissioner Stanley Jones ruled the Desert Inn Las Vegas owned by Howard Hughes discriminated against women by not hiring female dealers on the Strip. He called the decision landmarks and urged Strip casinos to end barriers. Arden Johnson, a 21s dealer, applied Feb 24 1969 and Dec 10 1969 but was denied while the club employs about 120 male dealers.
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The Tarnished Golden Years
SUN Associate Editor Judy Carlos begins a three part series on senior citizens. The reports draw on three months of interviews with elderly people at bus stops nursing homes trailer parks and welfare lines plus social welfare experts. The first installment appears tomorrow in the Las Vegas SUN.
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Judy Carlos
Las Vegas
Addonizio Guilty On 64 Counts
Former Newark Mayor Hugh J. Addonizio and four others convicted on all counts in a 64 count extortion and conspiracy kickback scheme. Jurors reached verdict after five hours amid questions on mercy. Sentencing date not set. maximum penalties total 1,280 years and 640000 in fines.
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Ralph Vicaro
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Yanks Suffer Heavy Losses in Vietnam Jungle Fight
In South Vietnam near Ripcord, Communist forces ambushed and killed 12 U.S. paratroopers in a six hour battle. It followed a day of clashes in the same area as U.S. fighter aircraft and artillery supported ground troops. Losses on the Communist side were not disclosed.
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Weather Outlook Turns Hot With Sunshine
Mostly sunny and hot today with decreased humidity and gentle winds. Fair and warmer Friday with a high near 105 and a low around 75. Yesterday reached 105/75. Noontime humidity at 41 percent. Sunrise at 0 41 and sunset at 7 53. A year ago today 102 79.
FAA Orders Tahoe Plane Crash Probe
Six members of a southern California family died when a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed tail-first after takeoff from Lake Tahoe airport. The plane veered and struck trees near a propane tank. investigators from El Dorado County noted the craft lacked radio contact as the tragedy unfolded. Authorities identified the victims as Dr. Joseph Didio, his wife Darlene, daughters Cheryl and Diane, Michele, and son Joseph Jr.
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Brad Haury
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Bus Service Resumes as Nevada Test Site Talks Drag On
Negotiations between the Operating Engineers Union and Test Site contractors stalled for seven weeks over wages and job classifications. The union demands over 4 dollars per hour increases plus upgraded classifications, while management offers 3.43 dollars hourly. Gov. Laxalt intervened to restart commuter bus service for workers not directly involved in the dispute.
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Nevada
Paul Laxalt
Becky Fizzles But Tornadoes Wreak Havoc
Tropical storm Becky hit the Florida Panhandle early near Apalachicola with heavy rains flooding parts of the capital and a tornado-damaged area. No injuries were reported despite three houses flattened and a brief power outage in places before sun broke through.
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Candidate List Appears Today on Sun Page 50
A full list of candidates for nomination in the primary election to be held Sept 1 appears today on Page 50 of the Sun. Although voter registration deadline for the primary has passed, potential voters may still register until Sept 26 for the general election on Nov 3. A record 251 candidates are seeking nomination in the September primary.
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Supreme Court Asked To Decide War Authority
Massachusetts asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether President Nixon can deploy soldiers to undeclared conflicts like Vietnam without a formal war declaration. A ruling could settle if Congress must declare war and set a broad precedent for U.S. actions in Vietnam and future conflicts.
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Greek Dawn Hijackers Free After Greece Bows to Demands
A Boeing 727 by six Arab guerrillas hijacked in Athens landed in Cairo after seven hours with 53 passengers and seven crewmen held. Greece agreed to release seven Arab terrorists to the Red Cross on August 22, while the hijackers praised Syria and urged support for the Palestinian movement. Andre Rochat of the Red Cross was taken as a hostage.
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