House Stalls On Gun Ban Bill In Congress
House Rules Committee chairman William M. Colmer delays a vote on sending gun control measures to the floor citing emotion and hysteria. The delay affects Johnson's mail order ban and licensing proposals while Senate action proceeds.
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Colmer
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Justice Department
Senate
Joseph D. Tydings
Senate Judiciary
Senate Gop
Everett M. Dirksen
Congress
Rules Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Rockefeller Not Looking For Running Mate
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller dismissed talk of a Rockefeller Reagan ticket saying he has not considered anyone for a potential VP spot. UPI reports Senate Republicans urged restraint after Rockefeller criticized Hatfield over Vietnam stance, while House Speaker Ford said Rockefeller could slow Nixon’s path to the first ballot nomination.
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United Press International
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Albany
N.Y
State Republican Committee
New York
Hatfield
Richard Nixon
Sen
House
Gerald Ford
UPI
Capitol
Ford
Nixon
Sheep Owner Seeks Damages Over Army Nerve Gas Test
Anschutz Land and Livestock Co. files a claim with the U.S. Army Claims Service for 6249 sheep killed on a Utah ranch during an Army nerve gas test. The claim totals $998,270.81, citing $375,000 for sheep and wool and over $623,000 for land damage.
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Utah
U.S. Army Claims Service
Anschutz Land and Livestock Co
Denver
Shielded Hearing Planned for Sirhan Kennedy Trial
Los Angeles county supervisors ordered a bulletproof enclosure built for Sirhan B. Sirhan and possibly the judge and jury at his trial on Kennedy assassination charges. The armor-plated barrier, costing up to 20000 dollars, will be erected under Judge Donald R. Wright and Sheriff Peter Pitchess, with detailed descriptions kept private. Sirhan, 24, faces one count of killing Kennedy and five counts of assault with intent to kill.
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Los Angeles
UPS
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Kenneth Hahn
County Mechanical Department
Sirhan
Hahn
Superior Court
Donald R. Wright
Wright
Peter Pitchess
Hall of Justice
Old County
Department 100
Department 107
Jordan
Kennedy
Ambassador Hotel
California
$18 Million Valparaiso Housing Project in Las Vegas
A joint venture led by Sherman Miller of Nevada Savings and Loan Association and J Douglas Pardee of Pardee Home Builders announces Valparaiso a large Las Vegas residential development on Eastern Avenue south of Tropicana in Paradise Valley. The scheme plans about 640 homes priced 25 000 to 34 000 with land reserved for a shopping center construction to start immediately.
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Las Vegas
Valparaiso
Sherman Miller
Nevada Savings and Loan Association
J. Douglas Pardee
Pardee Home Builders
Eastern Avenue
Tropicana
Paradise Valley
Pardee
Adams Named Director of LV Chamber of Commerce
Al Adams, Delta Airlines district sales manager, appointed to fill the unexpired term of Ernie Seidlitz on the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce board. Adams, a Northwestern alumnus, opened the Las Vegas Delta office in 1961 and later chaired the Aviation Committee in 1967. He and his wife Thelma live at 4101 Esmeralda St. Adams serves through 1969.
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al Adams
Delta Airlines
Ernie Seidlitz
Greater
SEAL
Hotel Sales Managers Association
National Defense & Transportation Association
Adams
Thelma
Esmeralda St
Greater Las
Yorn Files Ear Haonital Paned Coat
Edward Young, 14, Las Vegas resident, filed as a candidate for the Hospital Board of Trustees. He is a Clark County health official, National Tuberculosis director, and former leader of TB health groups.
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Edward Young
Las Vegas
Hospital Board of Trustees
Young
Clark County District Board of Health
National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Hospital Advisory Committee
State Housing Commission
Governor's Committee For
Nevada
Clark County
TB & Health Association
Nevada TB & Health Associaion
Paris Strikers Turn Stations Into Six Hour Protest
At Paris St Lazare and Invalides stations CGT led a six hour wild cat strike by railway workers protesting Gaullist campaign actions. Police reinforced the Left Bank after leaflets urged new student demonstrations amid a shooting incident and a street brawl between Gaullist workers and railway personnel.
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Paris
UPI
General Confederation of Workers
CGT
St. Lazare and Invalides
DOJ Eyes New Skimming Probe At Las Vegas Casinos
The Los Angeles Times reports a secret two day DOJ and IRS meeting in San Francisco to map a new approach to prove skimming money from Las Vegas casinos. The effort targets credit play and unreported income linked to casino losses, with two Las Vegas hotels under scrutiny. Nevada Gaming Commission recently tightened credit play oversight.
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Los Angeles Times
U. S. Department of Justice
Las Vegas
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue Service
San Francisco
Warren Bates
IRS
Nevada
The
Times
Justice Department
Nevada Gaming Commission
Hersch to Guest Tonight at 7 30
Dr. Joseph Hersch is set to speak at 7 30 in the final session of the School for the Uncontrolled Drinker at the County Health Center Shadow Lane. He heads training on alcoholism research and treatment in 30 states for the Army Surgeon General. Public attendance and a second series starting August 7 for four weeks are announced.
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Joseph Hersch
Walter J. Richards
Shadow Lane
Midwest Drenched as Storms Roar and Tornado Watch Extends
Brisk winds and heavy rain drenched the Midwest with a tornado watch active for north central Texas. The Weather Bureau warned gale conditions on the Great Lakes as tropical storm Candy moves eastward. Firefighters in Newhall California contained a five day blaze that burned 50 000 acres and killed one person. U.S. Justice Department challenged authority over a trial in Shaw case. A Fresno arms shipment trial of William Hatestat and wife postponed by Supreme Court order.
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United Press International
Midwest
Texas
U.S. Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Candy
Newhall
Calif
UPI
Fresno
William E
Hatestatl
U.S. Supreme Court
William 0. Douglas
Douglas
Washington, D.C
Thoresen
Maine
Congress Passes Flag Mutilation Crime Bill
The House swiftly approved a measure turning flag desecration into a federal crime and sent it to the White House for signature. The bill targets actions that mutilate or damage the American flag, aiming to deter disrespect against the national symbol.
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Washington
UPI
House
White House
Senator Proxmire Urges Senate Action on Pre-Filed Measure
Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin yesterday urged the Senate to move quickly on a pre-filed measure. The request signals a push for swift consideration of legislation tied to government oversight and policy reform.
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Washington
UPI
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Senate
Astronauts Aim for Moon Dust and Sample Return
Dr. Charles Berry said the first U S astronauts on the moon should grab a handful of lunar dust and lift off after a brief sampling. Plans call for an initial quick sample, followed by a longer exploration to collect up to 80 pounds of rocks and plant a scientific laboratory on the lunar surface.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Charles Berry
United States
Earth
Purple Heart Awarded To Las Vegas Marine
William W. Juster hotel executive and Las Vegas resident learns his son Lance Corporal Jeffrey Juster of the 3rd Marine Division has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Saigon. He is reported at the 106th Army Hospital in Yokohama Japan.
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William W. Juster
Vegas Chosen for Lions International 1971 Convention
Directors of Lions International selected Las Vegas as the 1971 convention site bringing about 15 000 delegates in June. Announcement was made by Stu Griffith and Des Kelley convention bureau managers.
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Lions International
Las Vegas
Stu Griffith
Des Kelley
Community Crime Prevention Tips From Las Vegas Police
The Las Vegas police urge citizen cooperation in crime prevention. Readily report suspicious activity such as unoccupied homes, loud cries, strange vehicles, loitering, after hours exits, theft attempts, loaded weapons displays, or injured persons. Call police or have someone call if needed. Do not attempt arrests.
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Las Vegas
Detroit Newspaper Strike Near Settlement After 223 Days
Tentative deal reached with Detroit News and Free Press unions in an economics package for four of six striking unions. Stereotypers and Mailers still on strike awaiting talks. Mediator Feinsinger cites a $33 wage package over 34 months, pending ratification and resumption of publication.
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Detroit
UPS
Detroit News
Detroit Free Press
Pressman
Nathan P. Feinsinger
University of Wisconsin
Feinsinger
Free Press
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