Congress Overrules Ford on HEW Spending Package
Congress override of President Ford's HEW veto clears a $56.6 billion health welfare and education funding package with extended revenue sharing. The session pushes for adjournment amid further bills, nominations, and changes to energy and environmental measures.
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High Court Rejects Private Bets Challenge in Nevada
Nevada Supreme Court voided a Las Vegas gambler’s bid to escape state wagering laws. The court ruled the case did not present a real controversy against Sheriff Ralph Lamb and the State Gaming Control Board and upheld district court error in favor of regulators.
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Ford Defends Conscience in Campaign Funds Inquiry
President Ford stated he never used congressional campaign funds personally and expressed confidence Watergate investigator Charles Ruff would clear him. He rejected impropriety in seeking golfing invitations and emphasized honor over politics while awaiting probe results.
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Burglary Expert To Speak At Law Enforcement Lunch
Robert J. McDermott, a retired NYPD burglary expert, will speak at a Friday lunch meeting of the Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Investigators Association at noon in the Holiday Casino on the Strip. He led the NYPD Safe and Lock Squad, lectured at the police academy, and now consults for Emhart Corp and Homes Protection Inc.
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Quake Shakes Cotabato City After Big Luzon Quake
A strong tremor rattled Cotabato City 600 miles from Manila, causing minor damage to already weakened buildings. No casualties were reported in the quake or two aftershocks. The PNA cited intensity 5 on the Rossei scale. the Manila Geophysical Observatory could not confirm magnitude.
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Methodist minister charged in double slaying in Clearwater
Rev. Mitchell G. Florence, 45, pastor of Friendship Methodist Church, was charged with two counts of first degree murder for stabbing his wife Nanette 46 and son Mark 12 to death in the rectory behind the church. A second son Mitchell Jr. 13 witnessed part of the attack and escaped to summon help.
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New Jersey Voters Favor Casino Referendum in Atlantic City
A Rutgers Eagleton poll conducted Sept 13 19 shows 59 percent of New Jersey voters support a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling in Atlantic City with 36 percent opposed and 4 percent undecided. Debates between Casinos No Dice and pro-casino groups featured warnings of crime and economic impact, while proponents argued regulated gambling would curb illegal activity.
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Las Vegas Bookstore Operators Lose Nevada Supreme Court Appeal
Las Vegas adult bookstore operators seeking to halt criminal obscenity prosecutions lost their appeal in the Nevada Supreme Court. City Attorney Carl Lovell had filed charges against several individuals and companies including Lynco Enterprises and Talk of the Town Bookstore.
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