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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1976

Page

4

Senator Harrison Williams Office Break-ins Probed

Capitol police investigate two break ins at Senator Harrison Williams New Jersey office. A locked drawer and filing cabinets were found disturbed with no obvious missing legislative material though personal papers, tax returns, and bank statements were involved. FBI and Metropolitan police notified.

Washington UPI Capitol Harrison Williams D-N.j Walt Ramsey Williams Ramsey Metropolitan Police Federal Bureau of Investigation

Greenspun Hughes Elko Trial Faces Recess Amid Claims of Losses

Greenspun testifies on the first week of trial that a cloud over title halted development and cost millions in profits. He says he urged Hughes officials to return the first deed of trust on 2,300 acres used as collateral for a 4 million loan. He also describes a 1969 go-between role for Hughes to acquire 1,100 Las Vegas acres from Tom Ross, and notes a loan to Ross. The case involves sale disputes over Paradise Valley Country Club property and two parcels co owned with Jerome Mack. Trial resumes Tuesday.

Greenspun Hughes Las Vegas Tom Ross Carson City University of Nevada Regent Ross Paradise Valley Country Club Summa Jerome Mack

Ex-Driver License Examiner Sullivan Guilty Of Bribes

Donald W. Sullivan former drivers license examiner was found guilty by a jury on two counts of soliciting and accepting bribes. He received a suspended five year sentence with 90 days to be served in Clark County Jail and a $5000 fine recommended by probation but reduced by the judge for hardship.

Donald W. Sullivan Clark County Howard W. Babcock Sullivan

General Aircraft sues CIA for 75 million over cover operations

General Aircraft Corp. claims the CIA used its Helio name and planes in covert missions from the 1950s to last year, including subverting governments and killings of public officials. The suit seeks damages under federal acts, alleging reputational damage and loss of business after Helio was driven from the market.

Washington UPI General Aircraft Corp CIA General Aircraft Helio Aircraft Corp Helio George Bush Herbert L. Fenster CIA Association Indochina Taiwan Congo Senate Intelligence Committee Patrice Lumumba Lumumba

Straatsma Succeeds Dr Daly As Ophthalmology Head

Dr Bradley R Straatsma a Los Angeles ophthalmologist was installed as president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at its 81st annual meeting in Las Vegas The 11 000 member society aims to educate specialists about latest discoveries in eye ear nose and throat medicine and plastic surgery with Dr Straatsma succeeding Dr John Daly and Dr Eugene Derlacki named president elect for next year

Bradley R. Straatsma Los Angeles American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Medical Society of Eye, Ear Las Vegas Convention Center Albert Ruedemann, Jr Detroit D. Thane R. Cody Rochester Minn Marshall Parks Washington, D.C C. M. Kos Iowa City Frederick Bloch Brian McCabe David Shoch Chicago Bruce Spivey San Francisco George Reed Syracuse N. Y

Third Term For Mike Question Arises In Nevada

In Carson City Gov. Mike OCallaghan faces a potential Nevada constitutional loophole that could allow a third term. He dismisses the idea as not worth discussing while he serves his current second term, likening it to planning a game before the schedule is set.

Carson City Nev UPI Nevada Mike O'Callaghan O'Callaghan

Parole Violation Probe Ordered Over Agnew Case

U S District Court Judge Roszel C. Thomson ordered the Department of Justice to investigate allegations that former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew violated his parole. The motion, filed by Samuel Polur, seeks review of gifts from foreign governments and ties to Education for Democracy, with potential antitrust questions. The court said review could lead to further action in the case, and the investigation was expected to take about two months.

Baltimore API Department of Justice Spiro T. Agnew Roszel C. Thomson Samuel Polur New York Miami Agnew Polur Polar Education For Democracy Indiana Maryland Kramer Thomsen

Madeleine Hammers Ixtapa In 140 MPH Mexican Hurricane

Hurricane Madeleine struck the Ixtapa tourist resort on Mexico’s west coast with winds up to 140 mph before moving inland across mountains. Rain and floodwaters affected Acapulco and other areas as authorities reported evacuees and damaged crops. Communication cut. no immediate injury figures available.

Mexico Mexico City UPI Madeleine Ixtapa Atlantic Acapulco Sierra Madre Mountains Liza Peninsular Baja California

Las Vegas Publicist Faces Possible New Trial

District Judge Howard W. Babcock could rule within two weeks on Susan Ford, a Las Vegas publicist convicted of harboring fugitive Michael Anselmo. Ford’s attorney Harry Reid argued juror Angelia Bernard tainted the verdict by discussing the trial with a witness and reading a newspaper account. Ford was sentenced to one year but remains free on bail while seeking a new trial.

Howard W. Babcock Las Vegas Susan Ford Ford Harry Reid Angelia Bernard Michael Anselmo Nevada

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Senator’s Office Greenspun-Hughes Elko By Tom Kinsey SUN Duane Oaks American Federation of Teachers Clark County Classroom Teachers Association Oaks Bradley State Building Sahara Ave George Franklin Steve Gregory Franklin Babcock East Africa Philippines Straatsma Dr. Daly Mike Agnew Gifts Checked Towson W. Lee Harrison U.S Paul Kramer Sue Ford Sahara Ustry
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