Nevada Gaming Policy Board tightens corporate casino rules
The Nevada Gaming Policy Board voted to bar corporations formed merely to sell stock for Nevada casino construction and adopted guidelines to curb large public firms buying small gambling casinos. Gov. Paul Laxalt urged substantial investment and full disclosure within state law, with Frank Johnson empowered to decide what information becomes public.
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State School Chief Warns Of Fund Cut Off
Nevada state education officials clash over a new law tying teacher pay to a 1 to 1.70 ratio between-highest and lowest salaries. Clark County faces limits on raises and state aid until the ratio is met. court actions and negotiations follow.
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Israel Victory Celebrations Clouded by Bombings
Israel marked no victory celebrations as bombings marred the day. Israeli papers warned that forces must not withdraw from occupied Arab lands without guarantees of lasting peace.
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County Tax Protest Spurs New Levy Details
County Fathers approve a sales tax amid protest calling it the oddest Carson City measure. The plan taxes purchases in steps from 14 cents up to four cents per dollar, if cities demand it. Israeli officials report multiple wounded in Gaza area attacks including grenade incidents near Jerusalem and Gaza, with Arab protesters and damages cited.
Pathologist Testimony Fights Over Mrs. Azbill Death
In a county trial, pathologists clash over cause of Mrs. Azbill's death amid a house fire. Prosecution cites liquor and drug overdose while defense cross examines key experts. A Santa Monica toxicologist supports fatal CO brain levels as court resumes.
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Communists Meet in Moscow Summit Call for Unity
In Moscow 71 Communist parties opened their world summit after a nine year gap. Brezhnev urged unity against imperialism as Peking denounced the gathering as a black conference with a miserable end. Several parties boycotted the meeting.
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U S Offers Flexible Formula for Vietnam Troop Withdrawals
At the Vietnam talks in Paris U S negotiator Henry Cabot Lodge said Washington would not bind itself to a rigid withdrawal formula. North Vietnam pressed for unconditional pullout while South Vietnam insisted any settlement needs Saigon's approval and self determination for its people.
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Binion’s raises craps limit sparks Las Vegas debate
Las Vegas gaming leaders react to Binion’s decision to raise craps bets to $2,500 at his Horseshoe Club. Callahan sees no immediate danger and expects cross-competition among Fremont Street venues, while others warn of drawing heavy bettors. Binion says the move targets craps only and notes a million dollar display returns to the Horseshoe.
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Giant blast hits airbase near ARVN area in Vietnam
A large explosion rocked a South Vietnamese airbase near a small ammunition dump. Officials say the blast may have been caused by a satchel charge used by Viet Cong commandos. Sirens sounded at 12 45 a.m. but Tan Son Nhut reported the area quiet over an hour later. No casualties were reported.
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Jets Attack North Vietnam In Retaliation
The United States reported unarmed photo reconnaissance over North Vietnam as five U S airmen were killed in three separate incidents in South Vietnam. An Army UH 1 helicopter was downed near Tam Ky and Pleiku while a spotter plane and two helicopters were lost elsewhere. The Defense Department said the missions aim to detect buildup or new weapons and to protect forces in the south.
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