Caesars Palace to Fight Charges Over Mafia Ties
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas plans to contest a Nevada Gaming Control Board complaint seeking up to 3 million in fines. The action centers on 12 individuals linked to the Mafia from Kansas City who were hosted at the casino during a four day period. Frank Johnson, chairman, said no cheating occurred and investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing.
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FEDS TO PROSECUTE RADICALS U.S. CAMPUS CRACKDOWN
A federal task force will pursue hard core campus violence using outside intelligence. Attorney General Mitchell ordered prosecutions under the Civil Rights Act to protect ROTC programs and federally funded students from disruption.
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Stormy SNMH Trustees Meet Over Administrator Firing
A special SNMH trustees session Monday may spark debate after a five to three vote terminated Administrator Dr. Ralph Adams for insubordination. Adams, 39, allegedly demanded the resignation of Trustee William Pursel, fueling days of conflict.
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Adams Faces Firing Controversy Over Insurance Accusations
The dispute pits Adams against Pursel and accusation of a possible commission from Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. Adams denies any hearing before termination and claims a SUN reporter did not seek his side. May 27 hearing noted. controversy continues.
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Controversy Erupts Over Freeway East Leg Plan
City Planning Commission approves an east leg route linking to the downtown I 15 interchange. It runs through the Kelso Turner housing tract, along Marlin Street past Mojave Road to meet Boulder Highway. Over 100 property owners protest, urging a new hearing date.
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Four witnesses take stand in Azbill defense case
Attorney Harry Claiborne testified that he found Rose Mapel Azbill unconscious on multiple occasions from an apparent overdose. The BODY was found Dec 27, 1967, in a fire gutted Rancho Circle home. Mapel, widow of Las Vegas hotel executive Ed Mapel, left a large estate. The state alleges Arbill murdered her. defense says she was dead before the fire.
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Weather Snapshot High 97 With Mild Winds
Sunny today with gentle winds and a high near 97 degrees. Noontime humidity at 16 percent with sunrise at 5 23 and sunset at 7 59. Yesterday reached 94 with a 63 low.
Bommarito Last Rites Set For Monday
Funeral services for Pete Bommarito, 63, Las Vegas gaming executive at the Riviera, will be held Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church with a rosary at Palm Mortuary tonight. Bommarito helped found the Italian American Club and St Jude's Ranch for Children and held leadership roles in both. He worked with Desert Inn, Golden Hotel Reno, Riviera, and the Silver Slipper ownership group before his death after a long cancer battle.
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International Gaming Force Under Study
Britain's Gaming Board chief Sir Stanley Raymond reports two proposals: create an Interpol for gambling and require operators to fund investigations into their fitness for gaming permits. He notes progress on the international organization and discussions with Nevada, the FBI, Monte Carlo, and other authorities.
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