Vegan, 39, Dies in Plane Crash Near Ash Meadows
Blaine Furniss, 39, of Las Vegas was killed when his single engine plane crashed near Ash Meadows after losing power. No passengers were aboard. The crash occurred as wind gusts pushed the aircraft toward the landing strip. Investigators say the plane nosed into the ground. The incident prompted immediate gambling equipment regulation by the Nevada State Gaming Commission.
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Warren Defends Courts Rights In Fight On Crime
Retired Chief Justice Earl Warren says Supreme Court rulings did not coddle crooks or handcuff police. He argues every man regardless of belief is entitled to due process and that rights must be protected in the courtroom.
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July 9 Sentencing Date In Murder For Hire Plot
David Goldsmith 45 of Jackson Wyoming will be sentenced July 9 on conspiracy to commit murder in the 1967 deaths of his two business partners whose bodies were found in the Nevada desert. He pleaded nolo contendere and was judged guilty. Co-defendants Lindblad Lucas Linn and Linn face related charges with varying outcomes. Lucas awaits possible reinstatement of murder or accessory charges.
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Susanville
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Brunswick
Germany
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Judy Garland Farewell Draws Thousands at Funeral
Thousands of mourners gathered at Campbell's funeral chapel in New York to say goodbye to Judy Garland. Police estimated 5 000 people lined Madison to Fifth Avenue as her bier passed, with fans describing her as finding peace at last and petitions to rename the Palace Theater in her honor. Garland died Sunday in London after an overdose of sleeping pills.
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Dirk Bogarde
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London
Pleasant Day With Warm High In The 90s
Mostly sunny conditions with gentle winds forecast for today. High around 90 degrees, low near 65, noontime humidity at 12 percent. Sunrise at 5 25, sunset at 8 02.
Goldberg appeals for Sirhan Sirhan mercy
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Goldberg urged California Governor Ronald Reagan to commute Sirhan Sirhan's death sentence for the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He cited Sirhan's diary listing Goldberg among Kennedy's would be assassins and argued evolving standards condemn state execution.
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Plush Hotel Gets Final OK in Las Vegas Strip Area
Nevada Gaming Commission grants final permission for the International Hotel a 1500 room resort on the Las Vegas Strip opening July 2 with a $3 million bankroll. Kirk Kerkorian leads funding and management. the project stems from International Las Vegas International Hotel Inc. and related firms. Also approved were Dean Martin’s 10 percent stake in Riviera Las Vegas for $80,000 and the Incline Village casino project at Lake Tahoe to be renamed Kings Castle.Charles Mapes and sister Gloria receive notice.
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Las Vegas
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Riviera Hotel
Nathan Jacobson
Incline Village
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