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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1970

Page

4

Crime Task Force Lacks Confidence In Vegas Courts

Springfield Mass reports a Las Vegas operation head Patsy Erra linked to a kill-for-hire case. Manarite, 51, living at 4734 Roval Lane, and two others were arrested March 17 1949 at a prize fight on vagrancy charges dismissed two days later by Justice of the Peace Paviikowski.

Vegas Patsy Erra Ray Palmarca New England Mahia Manarite Roval Lane Justice of the Peace Paviikowski

Appropriations Chief Scoffs At Budget Deficit Claims

House Appropriations Chair George Mahon called the Nixon administration's $2.9 billion unified budget deficit figure misleading, arguing the gap was closer to $11 billion under the old method. He faulted the administration for omitting the prior accounting approach and urged accountability for the larger shortfall.

Washington UPI George Mahon House Appropriations Committee Nixon Mahon Mahon Ails Congress White House San Clemente Calif George P. Shultz Office of Management and Budget

Economic signals mix as July prices rise and growth expected

The report notes a July rise in wholesale prices driven by food costs and says growth may resume in the year's second half without triggering inflation. Separate federal probes focus on casino revenue under-reporting at Los Angeles Strip centers linked to Ricca and Accardo, with Manarite’s Las Vegas ties and related grand jury activity highlighted.

Federal Grand Jury Los Angeles Paul Ricca Tony Accardo Manarite Las Vegas Skyballs Scibelli

Witness Relates Manson Critical Of Slaying Job

Mrs Kasabian recounts Charles Manson urging more killings after a brutal Tate residence massacre. Susan Atkins Patricia Krenwinkel Charles Watson and others reportedly joined a second night of carnage with Leslie Van Houten present. Witness describes bloodstained drive and injuries from stabbing and hair pulls during the escape.

Manson Charles Tex’' Watson Texas Susan Atkins Patrecia Krenwinkel Miss Atkins Miss Krenwinke Watson Tate Katie Sadie Sade

Global cities battle worsening smog crisis

Report from UP bureaus details urban air pollution woes in Rome Tokyo London Los Angeles Moscow Washington Madrid and Sydney. Cars and industry drive unhealthy air with bans and taxes proposed. several cities impose restrictions and public health actions as authorities seek reduction of exhaust pollution.

Rome Appian Way Tokyo Montreal St. Lawrence River St. Mark’s Venice New York Hong Kong Kowloon Pittsburgh Milan Osaka Japan John V. Lindsay London Los Angeles Riverside County Moscow Naples Turin Genoa Sydney New South Wales Madrid Singapore Buenos Aires Buenos Aires University

Las Vegas Man Wounded In Gun Accident

Thomas Werner of 2575 Van Patten was shot in the foot around 10 15 p m Tuesday in the Red Rock Canyon area while loading a shotgun he eyed for purchase. Investigators say the weapon discharged during loading.

Thomas Werner van Paten Red Rock Canyon

Kerkorian Regains Bonanza Hotel Interest Amid Deals

Kerkorian recovers control of the Bonanza property from Levin Townsend as T. L. Corp. avoids assuming debts. Levin Townsend Computer Corp. officials could not comment. Kerkorian had sold his stake in the International and Flamingo Hotels to Hilton and holds a controlling stake in MGM and Western Airlines, where he was named chairman.

Levin- Townsend Singleton T. L. Corp Levin-Townsend Levin-Townsend Computer Corp Kerkorian International Flamingo Hotels Hilton Hotels Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Western Airlines

SUN Summer Camp Fund helps 18 kids with donations

The SUN announces a drive to raise funds for a limited number of summer camp scholarships for needy children. donors include individuals and local businesses. gifts are tax deductible and cover camp costs while SUN covers drive expenses. referrals come from welfare agencies and local groups.

The SUN Harry Alpert Anderson Dairy Children's Bootery R. J. Moore Nevada Testing Lab Artson C. J. Scherer Bill Deutsch Dan Goldfarb F. T. Price Meyer Bloomfield Beverly Rbonich James Fleming Annette Hurst Newcomer's Club Hal Peven J. L. Cooper Bill Haines Charles H. Marks Bill Payne Wm. K. Reinhardt Mary E. Roche John Iaconis Ficonomic Opportunity Board Clark County Volunteer Bureau Charlotte Hill

Wooster seeks high court dismissal of DA action in two party clash

Wooster with backing from attorney allies argues the Nevada Supreme Court should dismiss the district attorney motion. The case centers on Franklin challenging judicial eligibility and a writ of prohibition vs quo warranto. Wooster and supporters claim political overtones and potential courtroom delays amid the campaign.

Will Wooster High Court Charles Garner DeVoe Heaton Oscar Goodman Franklin Wootter Nevada Atty Harvey Dickerson Supreme Court Justice of the Peace Jon Collins Carson City

Suspect Held After Hospital Release in North Las Vegas Shooting

Ellis Walker 27 was arrested after leaving Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a shoulder wound. He faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Police contend Walker fired on Jim Banks 23, owner of the residence, during a gunfight. Banks allegedly returned fire wounding Walker.

Ellis Walker Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Walker Las Vegas Jim Banks Banks

Who Gets Man First Police Try To Decide

A man arrested in Lansford Pennsylvania Monday night is identified by FBI agents as wanted in Las Vegas for unlawful flight to avoid confinement. The suspect claimed to be Carl F.E. Ayers but FBI records list Charles P. Blumenheim wanted in Boise Norfolk Chicago and Montana for various charges. Authorities debate extradition priority with Washington likely first in line while Blumenheim is held in Carbone County Prison near Jim Thorpe.

Lansford FBI Las Vegas Charles P. Blumenheim William Charles Ayers Chicago Carl FE. Ayers Bellingham Wash Blumenheim Boise Idaho Norfolk Butte Mont Idaho State Washington Carbone County Jim Thorpe

Test Site Vote Scheduled Today

The contract on the same job increases in increments over five years. The next meeting between the Operating Engineers and Contractors is set for Aug 6 with Federal Mediator Gene Barry to return. Roofers Union and local roofing contractors show little progress toward a settlement and another strike seems possible as the union seeks double the offered raise. The contract expires tomorrow with last minute negotiations continuing.

Gene Barry

Anderson Selection Under Fire

Anderson, a 27 year Air Force veteran and former Nellis base commander, seeks election as a Clark County school board member under at large rules. The vacancy arose from Wilkinson’s seat. legal maneuvering stalled further appointments as to who fills unexpired terms. The Andersons live at 3442 Pueblo Way with three children John Jr., Alison, and Sharon.

David Canter Foley Wilkinson Larson Anderson Air Force Nellis Minnesota Army Air Corps University of Maryland Peg John Jr U.S. Naval Academy Navy San Diego Alison Rancho High School Nixie College St. George Utah Sharon William E. Orr Junior High

Californians Arrested on Robbery Count

Two Sacramento residents Kathleen Ann Branch and George Bradley Jr were arrested in New York after a strong arm robbery of $80 near Fourth and Ogden at about 6 am. Police linked a partial license to a car found at a Mesquite Street motel and tied the suspects to a California fugitive case reported by Las Vegas police.

George Bradley Jr Sacramento Las Vegas California

Powder Ridge Festival Defied Court Order In Middlefield

State's attorney said police will clear about 4,000 youths from Powder Ridge ski resort after a court barred the festival. Owner Louis Zemel will cut off power and water and seek to remove all attendees by tomorrow. Promoters say gates will open despite the order and planned appeals continue.

Middlefield, Conn UPI Powder Ridge Vincent J. Scamperino Louis Zemel Zemel

Mercy Helicopter Forced To Land After Fire

An army helicopter ferrying three civilians injured in a flash fire at a power plant was forced to land on a Manhattan baseball field due to bad weather. The four civilian employees were hurt in a fire at a generating station at West Point. The three injured were taken to a Bronx medical center. one person with minor injuries was treated at the Academy hospital and released.

New York UPI Army Helcopter Manhattan US Military Academy West Point Bronx St. Albans Naval Hospital Queens Joan Academy

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Springfield, Mass Gaspare (Jasper) Speciale Norman Rothman Miami Atlanta Genovese Joe ‘‘Blabbermouth Valacht Appropriations Mahon. D-Tex House Senate Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Hialeah Fla Enfield Strike Force Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S. Attorney's St. Louis Grand Jury District of Columbia Charles A. Vanik D-Ohio Las Vegan Bonanza SUN Fund Clude Herb Stou President Valley Bank of Nevada 4Th St Nev Nevada Safety Council Ymca and Salvation Army Boards of Directors Boulder Dam Area Boy Scouts of American Executive Board Andersons Pueblo Way Zemec Mercy
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