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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1976
Page
2
The Las Vegas Sun editorial defends journalism as public conscience while endorsing Bryn Armstrong’s bid for county commissioner. It notes his reform focus, juvenile program work, and willingness to step aside as editor during the election, insisting coverage remain objective.
Rhodesian border troops killed 28 black nationalist infiltrators in a 24 hour period amid rising guerrilla activity after Ian Smith accepted a plan for majority rule. ZIPA rejected the peace settlement and vowed to fight for power transfer. Leaders Nkomo and Muzorewa met in Botswana seeking to heal rifts as Muslim and other factions form. Bishop Lamont was sentenced to 10 years for failing to report guerrillas at border missions.
Japanese experts completed final tests on the top secret MiG25 flown to Japan by Soviet Lt. Viktor Belenko on Sept 6. A 200-man Defense Agency team inspected engines and electronic systems at Hyakuri base before shipment back to the Soviet Union around Oct 10, with security zones in place and a Hyakuri reconnaissance flight documenting the aircraft.
United Press International reports Indianapolis Mayor Hudnuth among first to receive the free swine flu vaccine at a downtown health fair. Officials say 1 to 2 percent may have minor side effects, with vaccines arriving but clinics limited by supplies nationwide.
Denver based reports indicate ski demand remains strong after a deadly Vail accident. Spokesmen say marketing remains busy and bookings exceed last year as Vail and Steamboat upgrade lifts to ensure safety. Purgatory notes a 12 percent rise in visits with out of state guests mainly from New Mexico.
Clyde F Moorhead a self proclaimed minister was sentenced to one year probation and a 50 dollar fine after pleading no contest to violating the Health and Safety Code by falsifying a marriage certificate in a ceremony for two men in San Jose.
Virtually the entire McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary population refused noon and evening meals in a non violent protest. Associate warden Robert Elsen said the complaint appeared related to food preparation but he had no details. Other inmate activities were reported normal.
Variable cloudiness and scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday. Today's high near 78 with a low around 60. Humidity high at 84 percent, sunrise at 6 12, sunset at 6 13. A year ago today the high was 90 and the low 61.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for portions of the Northern and Central Atlantic Coastal Region and the Central and Southern Plateau Region along with the Central Plains. Most areas should see generally fair weather. Cities listed include Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans New York North Platte Oakland.
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