Court frees murder suspect Hanley on bail ruling
Nevada Supreme Court set bail for former labor boss Tom Hanley while holding him for trial in the 1966 Las Vegas murder of Ralph Alsup. The decision preserves the murder charge and notes sufficient evidence for trial, with risk claims from a key witness. marathon, Hanley's former bodyguard, fears for his safety and family if Hanley is freed.
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Tom Hanley
Las Vegas
Nevada Supreme Court
Clark County
the Sun
Hanley
Mike Marathon
Alsup
George Franklin
Supreme Court
Franklin
Nevada Legislator Spars With Prohibition Bill Debate
A Nevada columnist critiques biennial legislative sessions and notes Assembly Judiciary Committee support for a bill to outlaw liquor. The piece singles out Harry Reid for fitness advocacy and highlights potential increases in taxation to fund salaries and fringe benefits amid calls for stricter prohibition measures.
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Assembly Judiciary Committee
Nevada
Dope ring cracked at Las Vegas High School
An undercover Las Vegas Police narcotics agent infiltrated Las Vegas High School and helped arrest 28 people including students, dropouts, a taxi driver, and a bartender. With 41 warrants executed, the investigation extended beyond campus and involved individuals from other schools. The agent, 21, kept his identity secret while meeting reporters to discuss the three month operation.
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Las Vegas High School
John Sleeper
Las Vegas
Brokerage Firm Seeks Reorganization in Las Vegas
Universal Securities Corp a Las Vegas stock brokerage at 1410 S 4th St filed petitions under the U S Bankruptcy Act asking for more time to file financial schedules and statements. Charles Fairman named president. About 300 Las Vegas individuals and firms listed as creditors as SEC and NASD audit its books. The firm faced trading restraints and strained operations for about a month.
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Universal Securities Corp
Las Vegas
S. 4Th St
Charles Fairman
U. S
Universal Securities
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
National Association of Securities Dealers
NASD
Weather outlook with clouds and showers possible today
Considerable cloudiness with some chances of rain today. High 53 and low 40, with yesterday’s high 55 and low 33. Noon humidity 38 percent. Sunrise at 5 36, sunset at 5 45.
Bonanza Hotel Sold to Investor Group Led by Jacobson
Las Vegas broker says the Bonanza Hotel has been sold to an investor group led by Nathan Jacobson of Caesars Palace fame. Kirk Kerkorian’s holdings include the International and Flamingo hotels, with Jacobson to run Bonanza for Levin Townsend.
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Las Vegas
Kirk Kerkorian
Bonanza Hotel
Caesars Palace
Nathan Jacobson
Jacobson
Levin-Townsend
New York
Tough Fair Housing Measure Clears Carson City Hurdle
A fair housing bill won preliminary approval in the Assembly Health and Welfare Committee after lawmakers rejected adding sex to the discrimination bans. Proponents argued sex discrimination is widespread in housing and lending, while opponents warned it could derail the measure.
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Carson City
UPI
Assembly Health and Welfare Committee
Eileen Brookman
Las Vegas
Mary Frazzini
Reno
Apollo 9 to splash down at 12 01 P M off Houston
Apollo 9 crew postponed earlier splash area and moved recovery 480 miles south to avoid rough seas. Commander James McDivitt and astronaut David Scott noted the crew’s limited sea experience as they prepare for a 12 01 p m EST splashdown amid 12 foot swells and gusty winds. Flight Director Eugene Kranz cautioned the team but remains confident.
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James A. McDivitt
McDivitt
Eugene Kranz
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By Russell Nielsen
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