Federal Jury Probes LV Gaming at Riviera Hotel
A federal grand jury opened a probe into casino money handling and accounting at the Riviera Hotel. Justice Department and Nevada officials questioned Riviera workers and a Gaming Control Board accountant. Keefer and Olsen may testify. Gordon was previously subpoenaed but hospitalized. Witness fees were paid to several Riviera and commission staff.
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Glitter Gulch name chosen for two blocks in Vegas
Hank Greenspun fans see his memoir Where I Stand rise in popularity as TV and radio requests grow. A vintage Las Vegas Life piece recalls the Glitter Gulch nickname chosen by the Chamber of Commerce for Vegas two-block district, edging other names like Pair of Dice Lane and Jackpot Row.
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Four Indicted in Las Vegas Bank Check Kiting Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Jay C. Brewer Arthur GuthieGill Jack Ray Avery and Earl K. Phillips for an alleged check kiting scheme that drained $92 318 87 from the Bank of Las Vegas Brewer owner of J s Place and Jay s Liquors faced bankruptcy the same month the scheme involved issuing cashier s checks in exchange for checks drawn on a branch with insufficient funds authorities said
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Smog Emergency Lifts as Rain Clears Tri State Area
New York New Jersey and Connecticut declared air pollution emergencies to combat a stifling smog that blanketed the tri state area. A cleansing rain then washed down the city and surrounding regions easing visibility and health concerns.
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Thanksgiving Death Toll On Highways Soars
United Press International reports the Thanksgiving holiday death toll reached 312 on the highways by 11 p.m. EST with California leading states at 28 deaths and New York 22. The count climbed toward the all time record as multiple wrecks occurred and air pollution warnings were issued for Metropolitan New York and surrounding areas.
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Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday
Mostly sunny with gentle winds. Today's high around 65 and low near 40. Sunrise at 6 28, sunset at 4 28. Yesterday's high 57 and low 36. Noon relative humidity about 26 percent.
Riots in Jerusalem as Jordanian troops fire on crowds
Arab rioters clash with Jordanian troops in the old city of Jerusalem while others gather in various cities to protest King Hussein. Reports say the king is seen by some Arab leaders as too soft toward Israel.
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Jerusalem violence erupts as Arab legion fires in Jordanian sector
In Jerusalem a clash saw Arab legion soldiers in full battle dress fire three times at anti-Hussein rioters in the Jordanian sector. Machine gun sounds and rifle fire were heard in the Israeli sector. At least eight people were hospitalized in serious condition with many more injured. The ancient walled area was sealed off with legionnaires on rooftops ready to respond. Rioting also reported in Ramallah.
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U S Troops Press Three Fronts in Vietnam
UPI reports heavy clashes in War Zone C near Saigon as Communist forces flee after U S air and ground actions. American troops and CIDG irregulars fought Viet Cong with Green Beret advisers amid a large operation known as Attleboro, with over 1,200 enemy killed and vast rice stores seized.
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