Ryan's Conviction Upheld On Appeal
A three judge panel of the 9th Circuit in Los Angeles upheld the 1974 bribery conspiracy conviction of former County Commissioner James Sailor Ryan. The defense seeks an en banc rehearing as co defendants Adrian Wilson and Bernard Zeldin appeal their fines and sentences. The case centered on a 1972 bribe offer to Ryan to rezoning Paradise Valley and included witness Mizera who aided in the probe.
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9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Los Angeles
James Sailor Ryan
Ryan
Harry Claiborne
9Th Circuit
Dist
Roger D. Foley
The
International Hadcarriers, Building and
Common Laborers Local Union
Adrian Wilson
Las Vegas
Bernard Zeldin
Zeldin
Wilson
Paradise Valley
Miro Mizera
Robert Broadbent
Mizera
Claiborne
Ryan’s
Stardust Slot Cheating Probe Expands Across Staff Ties
State Gaming Control Board probes a Stardust casino cheating operation dating back to 1968 with up to 40 current and former employees under scrutiny. Investigators question change girls, slot managers, floormen and cashiers as criminal charges loom.
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Stardust
SUN
Stardust Casino
State Gaming Control Board
Jeff Silver
Argent
Where I Stand where I Stand on Hughes and transmissions
A column mocks an illegitimate Hughes son and his will asserts that Howard Hughes used radio teeth to communicate with Nevada gaming officials and governors. The piece satirically claims secret transmissions link judges firms and officials, noting broadcasts across sums and gaming matters and referencing Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Nevada
Summa
Strip Casinos Chase Glamour But Lag In Profit, Nevada Study Finds
A Nevada Gaming Control Board report shows 28 Strip casinos earning over $1 million yearly average 6.7 percent profit before taxes, while 15 downtown Las Vegas casinos average 15.9 percent. Other areas like Lake Tahoe and Reno/Sparks post higher margins. Some Strip properties with $10–20 million revenue show near zero profit. those earning over $20 million post about 8 percent. Jackie Gaughan notes Strip expenses are high despite glamour.
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CY Ryan
Carson City
UPI
Las Vegas Strip
Nevada Gaming Control Board
Las Vegas
Bob Cahill
Nevada Resort Association
Cahill
Douglas County
Lake Tahoe
Reno Sparks
Jackie Gaughan
Gaughan
South Lake Tahoe
Reno-Sparks
Securities and Economic Research Division
Board
Nevada
Reno Lake Tahoe
Oil drilling fraud charged in SEC case involving Petrofunds
The SEC accuses Petrofunds Inc and affiliates of a 78 million fraud tied to oil exploration. Investors included Brooks Robinson and Larry Csonka. 12 individuals named include Texas Judge Edward Coulson and Petrofunds chairman J A McRae. The agency seeks a permanent injunction in New York federal court.
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Washington
UPI
Securities and Exchange Commission
Petrofunds Inc
Houston
Texas
New York Giants
Larry Csonka
Baltimore Orioles
Brooks Robinson
Lawrence Marcus
Nieman-Marcus Department Store
Petrofunds
SEC
U.S. District Court
New York City
E Sec
Houston National Bank
New York
Raphael, Searles
West Point Extends Stay for Cheating Probe
The U S Military Academy orders the entire Class of 1977 to remain at West Point through early June to allow officers to wrap up a growing cheating investigation. The number of new cases rises to 98 as five review panels speed the process while trials begin for 48 cadets. Four resign already, to avoid disrupting summer plans.
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West Point
N.Y
UPI
U.S. Military Academy
Academy
Maj
William Smullen
Internal Review Board
Trial Board
Cadet Cheating Case Bears on Honor Code at the Point
Brig. Gen. Walter F. Ulmer Jr. refers a cadet case to an internal review over alleged widespread cheating while the accused refuses to name others. The charge cites violation of the academy code of honor's tolerance clause. Cadet Timothy Ringgold is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Ulmer Jr
Internal Review Board
Timothy Ringgold
Phoenix, Ariz
Palsy Victim Seeks SUN Camp Sponsorship for 1976
Teresa a 9 year old with cerebral palsy needs aid to attend SUN camp due to family poverty and medical costs. The Summer Camp Fund at 121 South Highland Las Vegas invites donations to help handicapped and needy children reach the 1976 camp.
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Sun Camp
Little Teresa
Teresa
Smummer Camp Fund
South Highland
Las Vegas
Nevada
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By Jerry Cox
Clark County Planning Commission
James “Sailor” Ryan
Linda Miller
Allen Glick
Recrion Corporation
Chip Off the
Grand Hotel
Gaming Commission
8Th Judicial District
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Upstate
Ford
University of Michigan
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
West Pointers
Bridge
Paul Price
Joe Delaney
Johannes Steel Editorial
Dr. Thosteson
Ann Landers
Gordon & Althea ‘Palmer
Emaline Lloyd Avete
Senoreeeneebennes
Las Vegas Hilton
Flamingo Hilton
E. E. Lunsford
Onc
E. Fremont
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