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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1977
Page
2
This letter argues against discrimination over sexual orientation and criticizes Anita Bryant and the Florida Dade County ordinance. It appeals for tolerance, warns of dangerous precedent, and urges the public to ignore demagogues while noting Bryant’s California tour and a hazardous, but humorous, castigation of orange-hurling.
In Warsaw New York a 10 month old girl died and police say Laetrile poisoning is the apparent cause. Wyoming County sheriff's office investigates as possible first accidental U S death linked to Laetrile.
Goodwin Chase chairman of the Renegotiation Board told the Senate Banking Committee that the board has operated as a disgrace and allowed staggering losses in defense profits. He urged consideration of reforms or abolition as the panel weighs options.
U S Senator Hayakawa aligns with Anita Bryant criticizing gay rights and warning of a crackdown. Across the nation lawmakers discuss aid cuts to Ethiopia Nicaragua Uruguay and rights standards while the commerce department notes a rise in imported color TV sets.
In a 3 to 2 decision the Utah Supreme Court upheld Ogden obscenity laws and the convictions of four Adult Book and Cinema Store employees for selling pornographic material. Justice Hall wrote the majority opinion backing Ogden’s local standards, while Justices Wilkins and Maughan dissented urging remand for a new trial. The defendants appealed over jury instruction issues.
South winds at 15 to 25 mph sweep through Las Vegas with clear nights and sunny days through Thursday. Today's high near 100 with a low around 70, yesterday's high 100 and low 68. Humidity high, air quality index 34 rated good. Sunrise at 5:23 a.m. Sunset at 7:59 p.m.
PETROS Tenn UPI The last of six escapees from Brushy Mountain State Prison was recaptured Tuesday but a new bid for Ray freedom surfaced with attorney Jack Kershaw claiming fresh evidence. He presented an alleged excellent photo of the mysterious Raoul who Ray says urged him to buy the gun used to kill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kershaw plans a new trial petition after releasing the image. Ray, who escaped Friday night and was found Monday, says he did not kill King and joined what he believed was a smuggling scheme. Warden Stanney Lane said Ray carried 290 dollars and a road map fragment when recaptured and had been earning 35 dollars monthly. He noted Ray likely had no outside help. The last escapee, Douglas Shelton, was captured by dog handler Sammy Joe Chapman.
A vintage ad announces Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd offering style and comfort for men women and children. The message emphasizes fit and foot comfort in a concise retail pitch.
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