Teamsters mull trusteeship over Detroit Local 299 feud
Detroit Local 299 faces a power struggle as Teamsters officials debate appointing a panel to review possible trusteeship after a disputed election that installed Robert Lins as president. Frank Fitzsimmons and Hoffa factions clash despite Johnson’s retirement and a proxy vote controversy.
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al Election Board
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Grand Jury Indicts Californian For Forged Travel Checks
A federal grand jury in Las Vegas indicted 19 year old Terre Elaine Bridgham of Los Angeles on interstate transportation of forged securities. She allegedly cashed $400 in forged travelers checks at the Sands Stardust and Frontier hotels on May 25 1975 and was arrested after attempting another cashing at the Riviera Hotel.
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Riviera Hotel
Retired Stardust Executive Dies at 71 in Houston
Isadore Ike Epstein 71, former Stardust Hotel executive and Las Vegas investor, died Wednesday in a Houston hospital. He was born May 25 1905 in New York City and lived in Las Vegas 16 years. Survivors include Adele Epstein Kenny Epstein Joan Matin and six grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Palm Chapel. interment Palm Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Jackie Gaughan and Dunes Hotel executive David Goldstein.
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Ike” Epstein
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Kenny Epstein
Joan Matin
Milumette
Ill
Albert Epstein
Los Angeles
Bernard Epstein
Kingston
Jamaica
Edna Polone
Temple Beth Sholom
Palm Chapel
Philip Schnabson
Joseph Kohn
Palm Memorial Park
Dunes Hotel
David Goldstein
Joseph Brown
Leo Shaffer
Morris Klotz
Mickey Farr
Nevada gambling report endorses private casinos with limits
A government study urges restricting new casino legalization to isolated areas and relying on private enterprise to maintain integrity. It highlights Nevada as a model with strong licensing, limited hours, and bans on local advertising while allowing out of state ads. Attorney General List met with officials to finalize the report.
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Evacuate U S Citizens Ford Orders Beirut Evacuation
President Ford directs the U S Embassy in Beirut to organize an overland convoy for Americans wishing to depart due to ongoing uncertainty. Only nonessential embassy staff will leave while the mission remains open to assist peace efforts.
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UPI
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Beirut
Probing Glick Faces Two-Month Grand Jury Probe
A federal grand jury is two months into its investigation of La Jolla businessman Allan Glick, owner of the Hacienda Fremont and Stardust hotels in Las Vegas, according to KFMB TV.
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Teamsters Convention Ends With Call for Reform
Frank Fitzsimmons defended the union amid harassment claims and pressed for grand jury reform. He warned of investigations likening to McClellan as he urged passage of resolutions at the 21st Teamsters convention in January 1977 planning.
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