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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1969

Page

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Candy Barr Arrested In Brownwood For Marijuana Possession

Candy Barr, the blonde stripper once linked to mob figures, was arrested in Brownwood Texas on marijuana possession charges. Police seized apparent seeds and plant fragments during a 2:30 am raid and took the case to the state lab. Bail set at 25,000 with her release five hours later as she has a history of runs with the law and past pardons.

Brownwood Tex UPI Candy Barr Candy Las Vegas Bonanza Hotel Joe B. Brown Sr State Penitentiary

Nevada interns critique lawmakers and process in new program

Nevada Legislature interns from the University of Nevada offer mixed views on lawmakers and legislative methods. Some praise the experience and aim to become advocates for better legislation, while others criticize the Lowman Crusade and question fund allocation and political maneuvering.

University of Nevada Nevada

2 Hour Clash Rages Near Panmunjom

UPI reports two hour firefight near Panmunjom between U S infantrymen and North Korean forces with hundreds of rounds fired. UNC says no U S casualties. Communist counts unknown.

Panmunjom Korea UPI U.S Korean Military Armistice Commission United Nations Command UNC

Landing Park Considered For Apollo 9 Splashdown

Three astronauts learned weather could allow a timely splashdown tomorrow with a possibility of shifting the re entry to a safer site. Recovery area lies about 200 miles southwest of Bermuda as forecast by flight director Eugene Kranz in a late briefing. The crew, eager to return, noted the wind whipped seas while awaiting conditions.

Space Center, Houston UPI Bermuda Eugene Kranz

Local Weather: mild today with light southerly winds

Fair conditions prevail with a high near 55. Low around 33. Yesterday topped 44 and bottomed 36. Noontime humidity 42 percent. Sunrise at 5 58 and sunset at 5 44.

Autopsies blamed for 10000 undetected murders annually

Dr Joseph Jachimczyk chief examiner Harris County Texas warned 300 prosecutors at the National District Attorneys Association convention not to assume from incomplete post mortems. He urged full examinations and up to date crime detection methods noting small counties lag behind.

National District Attorneys Association Joseph Jachimczyk Harris County Tex

Back Stronger Control Over Gambling in Nevada Bill Debated

Nevada lawmakers and industry regulators debated extending corporate gambling licensing controls as a hearing explored the need for tighter oversight while acknowledging the already present corporate gambling. Senators Young Monroe and Dodge questioned the bill’s scope and capital implications amid high gambling receipts.

Carson City Nev UPI Nevada Cliff Young R-Reno Warren Monroe D-Elko

Jacobson Resigns as Caesars Palace Chair Leads Bonanza Bid

Nathan Jacobson resigns as Caesars Palace board chairman and heads a group seeking to buy the Bonanza Hotel. Paul Price's column on Page 9 offers details of the ownership change.

Nathan Jacobson Caesars Palace Paul Price

Tenants Await Eviction as Las Vegas City Hall Faces Invasion

Highland Neighborhood Council members say up to 100 residents have either deposited rent or signed petitions while Lanson Investment Co plans three day eviction notices to take effect Sunday. Sanson Investment disputes Las Vegas Sun series on tenant issues and warns of further evictions if a truce fails.

Lanson Investment Co Highland Neighborhood Council Louis Miller Patrick F. Downes Sawson Las Vegas Sun

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