Fitzsimmons Reelected as Teamsters Leader in Las Vegas
Frank E. Fitzsimmons won unanimous reelection as general president of the Teamsters in Las Vegas with 2,300 delegates applauding. A 16th vice presidency was created for John Cleveland, the first Black VP, while 15 Fitzsimmons-picked candidates were reelected for the remaining vice presidents. The speech warned of difficult times ahead amid looming legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Las Vegas
Teamsters Union
Fitzsimmons
John Cleveland
Teamsters
Cleveland
Teamsters Joint Council 55
Washington
Ray Schoessling
The
Bobby Holmes
William Presser
Schoessling
North America
Fitz
Holmes
Presser
Jimmy Hoffa
Detroit
Peter Camarata
American Ambassador's Killers Hunted
President Ford ordered all appropriate resources to hunt the killers of Ambassador Francis Meloy Jr. and aide Robert Waring, slain in Beirut on a mission of peace. Ford urged justice while stressing pursuit of a peaceful Lebanon solution and reviewed evacuation plans for about 1,400 Americans and 53 embassy staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
United States
U.S
Lebanon
Francis E. Meloy Jr
Robert O. Waring
White House
State Department
Pentagon
U S Fleet Off Seirat and Beirut Killings Deepens Crises
U S Sixth Fleet near Lebanon with two aircraft carriers a cruiser and a Marine task force ready to evacuate Americans. In Beirut three men Melcy Waring and Zohair Moghrabi were killed in the fighting as they traveled toward President-elect Elias Sarkis. Ford condemned the killings and ordered Kissinger to identify those responsible while a new ambassador to Lebanon was to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
U.S
Lebanon
Melcy
Waring
Zohair Moghrabi
No Man’s Land
Beirut
Elias Sarkis
Red Cross
Henry Kissinger
White House
Ford
Sarkis
Kissinger
Meloy
Guatemala
Dean Brown
Middle East
United States
Soviet Union
Call for a quickie session amid constitutional concerns
The community debates a special legislative session after a county commission ruling voided its actions. Readers question the need and cost, urge reconsideration of alternatives, condemn past counsel, and note ongoing pressure from figures like George Franklin while referencing prior consolidation debates.
Removal Of Hays Delayed
House Democrats vote to delay removing Rep. Wayne Hays from the Administration Committee for one week amid a Capitol Hill sex scandal. Speaker Carl Albert notes Hays is recovering from sleeping pill overdose. Also, Mormon leader Spencer Kimball calls for Allan Howe to resign over a prostitution sting charge, while Rep. Charles Vanik defends his payroll decision in a separate matter. James L Sullivan, new Southern Baptist president, argues public and private lives of officials cannot be separated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
House
Wayne Hays
Administration
Capitol Hill
Carl Albert
Hays
Spencer W. Kimball
Mormon Church
London
Allan Howe
Utah
Salt Lake City
Howe
Charles Vanik
Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Southern Baptist Convention
Norfolk
James L. Sullivan
Hustler to publish nude Elizabeth Ray photos in August issue
Hustler editor Larry Flynt announced in Las Vegas that the magazine will publish a nude layout of Elizabeth Ray in the August issue, with a front-cover image and a double-page spread. The arrangement, finalized with photographer Barry Blackman for $25,000, comes amid Ray's public dispute with Ohio Rep. Wayne Hays over funds and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustler Magazine
Elizabeth Ray
Larry Flynt
Las Vegas
Washington D.C
Washington
Barry Blackman
Columbus
Ohio
Hustler
Flynt
Miss Ray
Wayne Hays
Blackman
Nevada casino report reviewed behind closed doors in Las Vegas
A confidential 811 page draft on Nevada casino operations and proposed safeguards for other states was studied in Las Vegas. The draft, by staff of the Federal Commission on the Review of National Policy Toward Gambling, will be presented in Washington next week, with a vote on recommendations likely then. Nevada officials praised the report’s fair handling of the state, while hinting at possible limits on casino odds and operating hours under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Las Vegas
Federal Commission
Washington, D.C
Atty
Robert List
Federal Gambling Commission
List
Federal Gaming Policy Commission
Congress
Carson City
James Ritchie
Commission
Camp Fund Seeks Donations for Disabled Child
A letter urges support for a Las Vegas Summer Camp fund to help send disabled children, including Gerald, who cannot attend like other kids due to handicap. Donors listed include Helen R. and others from Las Vegas and Henderson contributing amounts from five to two hundred fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Las Vegas
SUN Summer Camp Fund
South Highland
Nevada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Governmmnt
Seirat
By Brian Greenspun
Powers That Be
Brain Trust
George Franklin
Harold Hyman
Mgm Grand Hotel
Ray
Sunfoto
David Lee Waite
Bridgell Movies
Paul Price
Seenenee
Joe Delaney
Johannes Steel
Dr. Thosteson
Ann Landers
Kid's Corner
Ene
Rae
L Helen R. Ftaasenoron
Casacessnatine Poser
Iyeess
Dave Bliss
Harry L. Goldberg
Jack
Betty Jeffrey
Henderson
Betty Louise Brown
Akaveshi
Ake
Chad Caan Atearl
Ako Deay
Jo Corsa
Ses Kia Sakes
Anta saRsal Ches Tan
Nikki
Howard Hartzell
Boulder City
aaNet
Acs
Ital Oestivties
Tom
Sissi Seeesonetetersniths
Lucille Hughes
E. Freer
Casino & Lanes
Sumer
E. Fremont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!