Union Pacific Announces Palatial Union Plaza Hotel
Union Pacific plans a $17 million 23 story Union Plaza complex at Main and Fremont in Las Vegas. The building will house a transportation center a hotel with 500 rooms and a casino occupying the present Union Pacific station and Greyhound terminal site.
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Jackie Gaughn
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Bill Boyd
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Walter Zick
Harris Sharp
Stanley How
Omaha
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Laxalt's retirement prompts Nevada political scramble
Governor Paul Laxalt retires from seeking further office, citing privacy concerns and family time over power. His move sparks a GOP governor race with Lt. Gov. Ed Fike, District Attorney George Franklin and potential candidate Harvey Dickerson, while Justice John Mowbray faces constitutional bar. The piece notes the era's shift as democracy evolves.
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Ed Fike
Dist
Atty
George Franklin
Gen
Harvey Dickerson
Supreme Court
John Mowbray
Laxalt
Nevada
Gaming Control Board sees Wayne Pearson step down in Nevada
State Governor Paul Laxalt announced retirement plans prompting Pearson to resign after serving since January 1967. John H. Stratton, former office manager for the board since 1955, will replace him. Stratton, 47, has Nevada ties from Elko to Reno and Navy service in World War II.
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State Gaming Control Board
Wayne Pearson
Paul Laxart
Gaming Control Board
John H. Stratton
Laxalt
Pearson
Jack Stratton
Weather snapshot shows sunny, warm day ahead
Mostly sunny with gentle winds. Today's high 92 and low 60. Yesterday's high 96 and low 63. Noontime humidity 13 percent. Sunrise at 6 36, sunset at 6 25.
Jaycees Clark County Fair Opens With Festive Parade
The five day Clark County Fair at the Convention Center opened at 4 p.m. Residents enjoyed a carnival atmosphere with fireworks beauty queens and music. Exhibits from four states plus Nevada showcased sailboats yachts airplanes and home appliances. Children explored an M88 recovery vehicle while parents toured campers and mobile homes. Clown Tackie drew laughter at 5 30 p.m. and again an hour later.
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Kerkorian scales back bid for MGM to 35 percent
Las Vegas financier Kirk Kerkorian withdrew from seeking control of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a New York conference. He will buy 620000 shares of MGM, giving him 35 percent, instead of the 45 percent that would have created a controlling stake. Kerkorian chairs Tracy Investment Co which already holds MGM stock and oversees other holdings including the Flamingo and International Hotels. He also has a substantial stake in Western Airlines where he serves as a director.
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Kirk Kerkorian
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc
M-G-M Management
New York
Kerkorian
M-G-M
Tracy
Western Airlines, Inc
Cannon Praises Laxalt For Courage In Telegram
Sen Howard Cannon lauds Gov Paul Laxalt for his decision not to seek re election and lauds his courage in a telegram. He notes Laxalt as a worthy adversary and tenacious fighter and pledges continued support for mutual Nevada matters and the public.
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Howard Cannon
Paul Laxalt
Laxalt
Cannon
Nevada
Senate
Teens and Sex Discussed by Worried Mothers
A group of six mothers confronts teenage sex in a Ginott excerpt. Mrs A and Mrs B discuss upbringing, silence on sex, and the embarrassment that arises when their teens seek information.
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Haim G. Ginott
Macmillan Company
Newsday
Mrs. A
Wisconsin Assembly jails Catholic priest under 1848 contempt law
The Wisconsin Assembly cited Rev. James Groppi for contempt using an 1848 statute, ordering up to six months in jail during the 1969 legislative session after Groppi led a 10 hour takeover of the state capitol. Police had earlier arrested Groppi and four followers at a UW Madison church sanctuary. Groppi faces possible appeals and additional charges for disorderly conduct, with prosecutors seeking to proceed while noting the contempt ruling may take precedence.
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UPJ
Wisconsin Assembly
James Gropps
State Capitol
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Dane County
Groppi
Assembly
Atty
Robert Warren
Green Beret Murder Phony Says Sergeant
Sgt. Alvin L. Smith Jr. of Naples Florida said there was no murder in the Green Beret case and agreed with Col. Robert B. Rheault that no Vietnamese double agent was killed. Smith reported the alleged killing, triggering the investigation, before returning from Vietnam.
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Alvin L. Smith Jr
Naples
Fla
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Vietnam
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Robert B. Rheault
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Travis Air Force
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