Nevada Supreme Court Nixes Courtesy Auto Appeal
The Nevada Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Courtesy R. V. Auto and Leasing of Las Vegas. The firm’s license to sell new and used vehicles was revoked by the State Motor Vehicle Department, and the court ruled the appeal was not filed in time after the lower court decision.
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Ehrlichman Sentence Cut In Watergate Case
John Ehrlichman received a reduced sentence for charges linked to the Watergate plumbers break in and could be paroled after one year. A federal judge trimmed his terms from 42 months to fit concurrent sentences with his perjury and civil rights violations related to Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist.
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Nixon aides receive same prison terms for cover up
Ehrlichman Mitchell and Haldeman were sentenced for conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury with four year terms reduced by Sirica after remorse and guilty pleas. Haldeman and Mitchell may seek parole June 20 1978. Ehrlichman could be freed sooner if Parole Commission approves.
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Bing Crosby dies of heart attack while golfing near Madrid
The famed singer and actor Bing Crosby collapsed at the 17th hole of La Moraleja Golf Course while playing with Spanish pros. He was 73 and died on arrival at a Red Cross hospital. Bob Hope and CBS chairman William Paley issued statements honoring his long career and popularity.
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Bing Crosby Helped Build Las Vegas Holy Family Church
The Las Vegas priest recalls Bing Crosby organizing a Thanksgiving benefit to raise funds for Holy Family Church. Crosby wrote to stars after a 1960s show at the Aladdin Theater. the event drew 52,000 dollars for the church with Rosemary Clooney and others. Father Ben continues Sunday Mass at the Sundancer Saloon while the church rises. A memorial service for Crosby is planned at 12:30 p.m. this Sunday.
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Joe Bushkin
Ted Rogers
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Landmark Hotel sale eyed by Scott Corp group in Las Vegas
Summa Corp. considers selling the Landmark Hotel to a downtown Las Vegas group led by Frank Scott of Union Plaza fame for about 10 million dollars. The deal hinges on board approval with a 20 year payout and no down payment. Jackie Gaughan and other Scott Corp. members, including J. K. Houssels Jr. and Walter Zick, are named as key players. The Landmark, opened 1969 after a 1962 build, sits near the Strip with 524 rooms and 1200 employees on 26 acres of parking and adjacent parcels.
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Jackie"’ Gaughan
el Cortez
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Walter Zick
Michael Shapiro
Los Angeles
Ray Friedman
Sioux City
Iowa
A. W. Morland
Texas
Las Vegas Convention Center
Paradise Valley Road
Federal probe into hotel kickbacks links Aladdin addition
A federal grand jury investigates construction kickbacks in the $60 million Aladdin Hotel expansion. Del Webb Corp. is named as general contractor as a Las Vegas probe expands from a Tuscan, Arizona grand jury. Geoffry Anderson leads the Las Vegas Organized Crime and Racketeering Strike Force after prior Detroit work. William Daley of Bill Daley Masonry Inc. faces indictment as the two-year probe continues.
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del Webb Corp
Grand Jury
Las Vegas
Geoffry Anderson
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Detroit
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Bill Daley Masonry Inc
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Death Watch Set Aboard Hijacked Jet
Four Arab and German hijackers set a 48 hour death deadline for 87 hostages aboard a captive jet. They demand 13 terrorists freed from prisons and a 15.5 million dollar ransom, plus more fuel and food supplies. Dubai’s defense minister says negotiations are under way for limited fuel exchange for some passenger releases.
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