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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
2
The writer reflects on freedom versus totalitarian oppression, lauds President Carter’s stance, and defends journalism as a dangerous but essential pursuit of truth. He recounts personal trials, indictments over exposing McCarthyism, and vows to continue civil courage in the face of attacks. The piece frames duty, democracy, and hope as lifelong missions.
Maj. Gen. John Singlaub told a House Armed Services subcommittee he does not seek to subvert civilian control but disagrees with President Carter's plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Korea. He warned Seoul fears Kim Il Sung would strike if forces leave, and cited rising North Korean military strength. Defense Secretary Brown defended the withdrawal timeline and policy.
The House Appropriations Committee voted to fund all but one of 18 water projects Carter cut from his budget, signaling the first clash with a threatened veto. It endorsed funding for the Richard B. Russell dam and lake project in Georgia and kept 3 percent across the board cuts, with five other projects held pending further studies.
A brief quake struck central and southern Tehran lasting seconds with a 4.8 magnitude reported by Pars news agency. Epicenter about 35 miles south of Tehran near Qom. no damage or casualties reported yet.
Douglas County Sheriff Dick Canatsey appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court after District Judge Stanely Smart ruled recall signatures valid for a June 14 election. Canatsey says signatures are defective due to post office boxes listed. The recall stems from a traffic crash in which one man died and another was injured. charges include drunk driving, involuntary manslaughter, and falsifying a blood alcohol test. A February 1979 Supreme Court hearing is scheduled.
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and winds through Friday. Today's high about 80 and low near 55. Yesterday's highs and lows were 76 and 47. Humidity at 81 percent. air quality index 31 good. Sunrise 5 28. sunset 7 48. A year ago today high 95 low 69.
Thursday will bring showers and thunderstorms across the Pacific Northwest. Most of the nation can expect clear to partly cloudy conditions with varying regional skies.
President Carter dismissed Philip Van Dam of the Eastern District of Michigan saying he refused to resign when the new administration took office. Van Dam called the move a sham and weighed legal challenge while Sen. Robert Griffin labeled it a political act.
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