Martha Mitchell dies after battle with cancer in New York
Martha Mitchell, 57, outspoken wife of Nixon aide John Mitchell, died at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital after a battle with multiple myeloma. She left behind estranged husband and daughter Marty, with no one at her bedside at 4:30 a.m. EDT. Her life in high society and public feistiness, including calls to reporters, marked a notable postwar political era.
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ACLU Warns Rizzo Over Attempt To Call Troops
Philadelphia leaders debate bringing 15000 federal troops to guard the Bicentennial events. ACLU official Spencer Coxe warns troop presence risks provocation and hindering safety. Meanwhile groups seek city permits for marches and parades amid large holiday crowds.
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Capitol Orgies Probe Underway
Federal investigators pursue reports that Elizabeth Ray participated in orgies at the Capitol hideaway and in suburban apartments. Time magazine cites sources saying Ray cooperates with the FBI while immunity is granted, and probes may involve other lawmakers.
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Washington
Syrian Troops Enter Lebanon Escalate 14 Month War
Syria sent about 2000 troops into north Lebanon to break a Christian siege of Andkeet and Kobeyat in the Akkar region. Damascus radio announced the assistance established law and calmed the area while right wing broadcasts reported ongoing gunbattles.
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Las Vegas Hotels Report Sell Out
Las Vegas area hotels and motels reported full occupancy during the Memorial Day weekend as more than 72 000 visitors arrived for sun shows and gaming. Caesars Palace called business booming and the weekend very good while congestion and crowded pools were reported at multiple resorts. Police noted no major crimes aside from typical burglaries and minor incidents. $72 million in visitor spending was tallied over the three day holiday.
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SUN Offers New Column For Readers
The Las Vegas SUN will run an advice column on legal matters starting Wednesday. Questions should be concise. editors may rephrase for clarity. Writers may request name withholding but must sign the letter and direct it to Lawyer Referral Service, Las Vegas SUN.
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Flames Gut Kitchen Of Mountain Lodge
A fire of undetermined origin broke out in the kitchen of Mt. Charleston Lodge injuring none of the 250 guests but sending Nedra Paige to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation. Major damage was to a dry storage area above the kitchen.
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Fire damages kitchen delay for reopening at Sun Inn
Owner Col lie Orcutt said wiring rerouting and a Tuesday or Wednesday reopening are planned after a kitchen fire. Repairs may take a week or more. Fire investigators from Clark County Fire Department and arson unit, aided by U S Forest Service and Mt Charleston volunteers, confined the blaze to the area above the kitchen as the cause remains under investigation.
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