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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1977

Page

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Brillig Yacht Crew Seized After Gunboat Attack Near Indochina

A 39 foot sailboat Brillig was fired on and rammed by two armed fishing boats in Indochinese waters near Vietnam or Cambodia, with three Americans aboard Cornelia Dellenbaugh 28 Charles Affel 30 and Leland Dickerman in their late 20s reported as last communications showed the vessel in distress awaiting boarding. US officials noted parallels to the 1975 Mayaguez incident and Hanoi diplomacy was sought.

Bangkok Thailand UPI Vietnam Mayaguez Brillig Cornelia Anne Dellenbaugh Florida Charles Affel Philadelphia Leland Dickerman Flagstaff Ariz Hawaii Thai Airways International Hong Kong Gulf of Thailand Ford Brunei Cambodia Dellenbaugh Dickerman Peace Corps Far East Affel Herman Computer Consoles Inc Rochester, N.Y Stratford

Mild Flu Season Predicted by California Health Officials

California health officials expect no major flu outbreak this winter and will limit public vaccine to high risk groups such as chronically ill and elderly. About 200,000 doses will be distributed to county clinics, using Victoria and Hong Kong strains rather than swine flu. Vaccinations are optional for the general public and also available through private doctors and certain employers.

Sacramento Calif UPS California State Department of Health Victoria Hong Kong Charles Gardipee State Health Department Gardipee

Two Frontier Casino Executives Resign Under Fire

Frontier Casino announces the resignations of two top executives amid internal turmoil. The move follows an investigation into management practices and financial concerns, with board statements pledging accountability and renewed oversight.

Top Frontier Casino

Where I Stand Once Again On Polio Walk And Frontier Shakeups

The piece blends a pledge to participate in the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon at 7 a.m. with jabs at rivals including Congressman Santini. It then shifts to Frontier Hotel turmoil with resigned managers Jim Rivera and Jack Cromar amid layoffs and union issues, as Summa Corp faces broader shakeups at Desert Inn and Landmark.

Ron Lurie Jim Santini March of Dimes Jim Rivera Frontier Jack Cromar Summa Corp Cromar Rivera National Labor Relations Board Craps Casarotto Sahara Landmark Summa Albany N.Y

World Series Moves To LA

The World Series advances to Los Angeles with Game details on Page 31. Teams and key players prepare for the final phase as official schedules and venue confirmations shape the upcoming matchups.

Aladdin Hotel sale talks stall amid cash offer pullback

Bid efforts by Saul Rogers led group to buy out Aladdin Hotel equity for 25 million dollars with 38 million owed to the Teamsters Pension Fund, yet insiders say no deal is imminent as Rogers backers ease from the initial cash proposal. Hyatt Hotels also eyed a separate, staged offer.

Texas Saul Rogers Beaumont Aladdin Teamsters Union Central States Pension Fund Peter Webbe St. Louis Mae Ellen George Detroit Las Vegas John Jenkins Southpoint Richard Daly Victor Rogers Saul Desert Palace Inc Caesars World Caesars Palace Rogers the Sun Hyatt Hotel Corp Hyatt Queens Lotus Inn al Rogers Group Aladdin Equity

Sammy Davis Jr opens Caesars with dazzling Vegas show

Las Vegas after dark reports a headlining night at Caesars featuring Sammy Davis Jr delivering hit after hit with new grit. Keely Smith joins Sam Butera and The Witnesses as part of the all star lineup alongside two strong opening acts.

Vegas Caesars Sammy Davis, JR Sammy Hilton

Gyratin' Eyes Woman Cited In Police Radio Exchange

Officers recounted a plain language exchange about a woman with gyratin eyes near her residence. One officer warned the other after noting she had eyes that looked in opposite directions and previously attempted to stab her estranged husband.

Metro

Carter signals tax cut to boost economy next year

President Carter said he will propose a tax cut that could take effect next year if the economy needs stimulation. He noted staff near agreement on a Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill and tied the tax plan to broader tax reform.

Washington UPI Carter Humphrey- Hawkins Treasury Michael Blumenthal

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