Murderer Horton vows more killings. twice given life terms
Wayne Donald Horton, 26, received two consecutive life sentences in Clark County District Court after pleading guilty to the May 12 1975 Caesars Palace floorman killing and the Aug 4 cab driver murder. He warned he would kill again in prison and possibly be killed, and he faces two more murder charges.
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Wayne Donald Horton
Clark County
Horton
Howard Babcock
Nevada
Babcock
Charles Manson
Caesars Palace
Edward
Marty’ Buccieri
William Tinnell
Calvin Brinson
Brinson
Carson City
Asst. Dist. Atty
Tom Beatty
Beatty
Ugly paint job at Las Vegas federal building sparks debate
Jerry Cox recalls the General Service Administration defense of a brown and beige paint scheme in the Las Vegas federal courthouse corridors. Curtis Phelps argues the design, led by an interior designer, aims for productivity and is part of a planned three year cycle.
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Jerry Cox
SUN
General Service Administration
Curtis Phelps
U.S
Las Vegas
Halls of Justice
Chicago
Gsa-Man
Phelps
San Francisco
Alcatraz
GSA
Billy Bob Jefferson High
Sullivan
Funding Of Pre Release Program Draws Nevada Critique
Attorney General Robert List told police at the Nevada Peace Officer's Association seminar that Clark County will not fund the pre release program for criminals. He called the program a failure and said it freed first offenders who then committed more crimes, citing a Law A study. Fireworks invitation extended to Child Haven residents for July 4 at Las Vegas Stadium with proceeds aiding widows and children of fallen firemen.
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Robert List
Clark County
List
Royal Inn Casino
Nevada Peace Officer's Association
Child Haven
Fred Buchanan
Las Vegas
Firemen's Benefit Association
Linda Tarr
Buchanan
St. Jude's Boys Club
Ettie Lee Boys Home
Nevada
Brazil
Las Vegas urged tough crime laws and enforcement aid
SUN Local News reported Enforcement Assistance Administration officials say crime in cities is likely three to five times higher than reported and cite distrust in the justice system as a reason. Nevada should more fully apply habitual offender and deadly weapon laws, with the death penalty upheld if constitutional.
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Las Vegas
List
Nevada Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
Nevada
Fell
Suit Against Silver City Thrown Out
A Clark County District Court dismissed a woman's suit against the Silver City casino for alleged parking lot kidnapping, torture, and rape. Judge John Mendoza gave 20 days to refile with a properly worded complaint. The plaintiff, a former dealer, testified the attack caused parking lot fear. her assailant, Russell Schaldenbrand, was later convicted and committed suicide awaiting sentencing.
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Silver City
Clark County District Court
John Mendoza
Russell Schaldenbrand
Clark County
Cashword puzzle snafu and next prize rise
A SUN subscriber missed an $800 win due to two words mixed. Next week's cashword offers $850 to subscribers and $425 to non subscribers with the puzzle in the classifieds. Answers list wordplay clarifications across and down for clues involving attitude, hamper, river, hour, plaid, typed, and more.
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Lauds Commission
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SUN Local News
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