Son testifies against father in murder arson case
Brad Azbill, 12, identified his father Sylvester J. Arbill as the arsonist in the December murder of Rose Mapel Azbill. A courthouse source cited a death threat allegedly made to Brad the night of the crime during cross examination by defense lawyer Louis Wiener.
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County leaders eyed Rancho-Charleston Building for gain
A critic denounces county commissioners over a planned purchase of the Rancho-Charleston Building. They argue the project would misappropriate public funds, suggesting a $5 million price tag for a structure worth around $600,000 to $700,000. The writer warns the current board will push the deal before leaving office, predicting a costly outcome for taxpayers.
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Restaurateur Mathes Admits Lie In Friars Club Case
UPI reports restaurateur Al Mathes testified he lied to a federal grand jury to protect friends in the Friars Club card cheating probe. He implicated co defendants Teitelbaum and Friedman as involved in rigged gin rummy games at the Beverly Hills club, with alleged losses exceeding 400000 dollars.
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Rockefeller Faces Nixon Threat in Early Balloting
UPI reports Rockefeller backers press to block Nixon on first or second ballots as Gallup shows Nixon leading McCarthy and Humphrey. Nixon holds about 688 votes to win, Rockefeller 290, Reagan 147, Stassen 1, with 191 uncommitted or Favorite Son votes amid GOP convention momentum.
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City cabbies vote at midnight to ratify new contract
Teamsters Local 881 called all 70 Las Vegas cabdrivers to a midnight meeting at Caesars Palace to ratify a new work contract. The contract expires at midnight and unions seek a 100 percent ratification. Unclear if the deal runs three years or interim pending a September Supreme Court hearing.
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Weather snapshot with heat and storms across districts
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered thunder showers and gusty winds in some areas. Today's high reaches 103 degrees and low 75 with noontime humidity at 45 percent. Sunrise is 5 47 and sunset 7 47. Yesterday's high was 190 and low 74.
Pioneer Club Fined 10000 For Cheating At Blackjack
Nevada Gaming Commission fined Pioneer Club in Las Vegas 10000 for cheating in blackjack. Owner Mrs Margaret J Elardi may reopen the casino with slots after payment. Wendall Tingley loses license. Cards missing from a four deck shoe gave players an edge. casino shut down a week later with 150 slot machines idle.
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Eagles Select Gragson Top Mayor of the United States
Mayor Oran K Gragson travels to Houston Texas to accept a Fraternal Order of Eagles award naming him Outstanding Mayor of the Year He joins a lineage of past awardees including Celebrezze Daley Lindsay and Wagner The FOE says the selection covered over 30 states during its 70th annual international convention in the Southern city.
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Chicago
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Boston
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Pittsburgh
John Lindsay
Robert Wagner
New York City
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FOE
Grayson
Second Vegas cab burned in week long feud
Ray Chennoweth of Nellis Cab Co. reports a taxi was stolen and torched near the Strip, the second such attack in seven days. He blames politics and unions while noting he now owns 33 cabs and will negotiate with drivers regardless of representation. Jeremiah Myrick drove the burned vehicle. deputies recovered the car.
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Strip Cab Co
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Peewee” Myrick
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Strip Cab Co. owner claims missing meters, suspects nabbed
Sun reporting says Mirin, now armed with a .38 revolver, was told by Las Vegas police of good news. Cain notes recovery of four meters from Strip cabs parked in his lot, while William Davis and John Drew were jailed on burglary charges after entering cabs and removing meters.
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