Vegas New International Receives Final State Nod
State authorities approve Vegas New International and related casino investments in Reno and Las Vegas. Mapes Walker plans a $100000 Money Tree casino in Reno while Caesars Inn at Stateline opens with five games and 100 slots. Several investors hold stakes in Circus Circus and Flamingo Hotel ventures as regulators review the Senator Club expansion in Carson City.
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Warren Defends High Court Role Against Coddling Charges
Former California official Warren rejects claims of coddling by the Supreme Court, noting some rulings made policing harder yet praising overall progress. He recalls the past use of coercive methods and urges public support for police who follow jurisprudence. He adds no malice toward impeachment talk and downplays presidential ambitions.
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Mansfield Warns Support Fading For Vietnam War
Senate leader Mike Mansfield warned that Democratic support for Nixon's Vietnam policy could falter if it fails to achieve peace. He said Democrats will back the president where possible but will not accept indefinite war without peace. The remarks came at a $5,000-a-plate fundraising dinner for 1970 elections. Hubert Humphrey and John McCormack spoke. Mansfield urged discerning internationalism.
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Vietnam
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Local Youths Injured In Las Vegas Mountain Mishaps
Two mountain accidents near Las Vegas left Kenneth Templeton 18 with internal injuries after a fall on Sunrise Mountain. Fifteen miles west on Red Rock Mountain Jack Dehorde 14 became stranded for over two hours on a ledge, rescued with minor injuries. Local sheriff’s Search and Rescue team aided.
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Fans Pay Tribute To Judy Garland
Fans gather at a New York chapel as Judy Garland's body, flown by jetliner, is prepared for Friday funeral and burial in the New York area. Liza Minnelli arranged the service while mourners share memories and musical tributes.
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Caesars Palace Hearing Set For July 17 In Nevada
Nevada State Gaming Commission schedules July 17 public hearing for Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip to present evidence why a fine up to 3 million should not be levied over hosting 12 Kansas City underworld fugitives. The casino gets until July 15 to file its defense notice.
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State Planning Board Hears Government Complex Plan
Las Vegas architects proposed a joint city county state office complex on Union Pacific land west of the tracks to the State Planning Board. Gov. Laxalt backs a tri government complex while bond projects for city hall and county facilities proceed. a subcommittee will meet to discuss the proposal.
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Clark's School Board approves monthly salary plan
The Clark County School Board authorized a monthly payment scheme for members with $35 per meeting up to $70 monthly, and $40 per meeting or $80 monthly for President George Wilkinson and clerk Del Robison. The move follows Assembly Bill No. 628 and includes $4,000 in 1969-70 Nevada School Trustees Association dues. The district named Southern Nevada Life Underwriters Inc. and Burton E. Stitt as co-agents of record for the Employe Group Hospital Medical Insurance program.
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Ben Het siege eased as shells fall amid monsoon rains
North Vietnamese shells hit Ben Het camp in the 52nd day of siege near Saigon. Spokesmen report 800 Vietnamese reinforcements withdrawn and four battalions pulled out. rains hinder cargo drops while the fortress remains stocked. U S death toll drops 88 to 247 in the week.
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Bomb Found Along Route Ahead of Prince Charles Rites
A homemade six pound time bomb wired to an alarm clock was found behind a marble monument along the investiture route in Caernarvon Wales. Police said Welsh extremists planted the device to oppose the ceremony and it was detonated after disarmament by bomb disposal experts.
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Caernarvon
Prince of Wales
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Charles
Britannia
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Goldberg urges mercy for Sirhan and cites 18 month delay
Goldberg argues for mercy in Sirhan case and notes no U S executions in 18 months. He cites8th Amendment as barring death penalty and says his name appeared in Sirhan's diary reflecting government role at the United Nations during Middle East debates.
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Middle East
State Adopts Tough Code To Curb Cheating Devices
The 1969 legislature gave Nevada gaming officials authority over manufacturing and distributing gambling equipment with an April effective date. Regulators warn delaying rules would burden responsibilities while industry leaders fear rapid adoption limits input. The panel also set seasonal tax rules allowing Tahoe casinos to pay taxes only on active months.
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Commission
Lake Tahoe
Realty firm plans appeal over Las Vegas landmark sale
Sun Realty Corporation may appeal after a June 5 court dismissal of Plaza Tower’s bankruptcy plan for the Landmark sale to Hughes. A stay was sought over a $500,000 claim, with 120 creditors awaiting a final sale to recover about $5.8 million. If no bond is posted, the sale could proceed to open July 1. a post may delay it.
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Sun Realty
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Los Angeles
U.S Circuit Court of Appeals
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Landmark
Plaza Towers
Tom Bell
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