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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1969

Page

4

Zodiac Killer Linked To Five Coast Murders

Johnson says partial fingerprints from crime scenes in Napa County Vallejo and San Francisco point to the same man though not complete enough for identification. The Vallejo killings began December 20 with Thomas Faraday 17 and Betty Jo Jensen 16. Darlene Ferrin was killed in Vallejo July 4 after crude cipher notes claimed the crimes.

Vallejo Johnson Napa County San Francisco Thomas Faraday Bettiloy Jensen Darlene Ferrin Miss Ferrin

Surcharge Tax Extended by Senate Finance Panel

The Senate Finance Committee approved a 5 percent income tax surcharge for the first half of 1970, extending the levy while watering down proposed bank and savings and loan rate increases. The current 10 percent surtax would have expired year end, but a presidential insistence on anti inflation measures maintains the partial extension.

Washington UPI Senate Finance Committee House Senate Senate Committee Russell B. Long D-La Nixon Long Johnson

SEC Charges PD In Stock Manipulation

The SEC alleges Parvin-Dohrmann and associates concealed participants in a control group and used favored buyers to lift stock prices. William C. Scott said a consent settlement may be pursued subject to SEC review. Defendants include Albert B. Parvin and Scott.

SEC Commission American Stock Exchange Parvin- Dohrmann Coleman Parvin-Dohrmann Los Angeles William C. Scott Albert B. Parvin

LV Cowboys Office Hit By Check Theft at Paradise Road

Burglars broke into the Las Vegas Cowboys office at 2120 Paradise Rd. between Wednesday night and yesterday morning and stole an undetermined number of checks payable to the team. Brenda Preston of 710 E Mesquite also reported a burglary in the same period, with wigs, cameras and household goods valued at 3460 missing.

Las Vegas Cowboys Paradise Rd Brenda Ann Preston E. Mesquite

Narcotic Suspect Held By Police

Salvatore Solmoni of 3239 Medicine Man Way was arrested at his residence early yesterday by sheriff's deputies and charged with possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs.

Salvatore Solmoni Medicine Man Way Solmoni

Hurdle Deferments Debate Moves Toward Draft Lottery

Washington reports the House Armed Services Committee backed a presidential draft lottery for future draftees mainly ages 19 and 20 by a unanimous vote. A separate anti deferment amendment to end college deferments failed 22 to 11 as Pike pressed for reform.

Washington UPS House Armed Services Committee Nixon

Mets Win Fifth World Series Title Sparks City Celebration

New York City erupts as the Mets clinch the World Series in a 5 3 win in the eighth, prompting cheers at Port Authority and Grand Central terminals. Passengers, bus crews, and office workers fill streets and bars with paper chaos and dancing as banners and confetti fly.

Bernard Bales Pound Ridge N.Y New Jersey Mets Port Authority Grand Central Terminal John Lombardi Buttons Chambers St Broadway Leon Stickno

Keg Room Beer Bar Robbed by Three Gunmen

Three gunmen robbed the Keg Room beer bar at 2365 E Bonanza Rd early yesterday morning. They cleaned the till of 196 dollars and a lone customer of 23 dollars. Barmaid Dorothy Moore said one man leveled a gun while another looted the register. Fidel Fernandez, 1617 E Cheyenne Ave, said he was kicked after his money was taken.

Bonanza Rd Dorothy Moore Fidel Fernandez Cheyenne Ave

Nixon Aide Attacks Lawyers Poll On Haynsworth

Clark Mollenhoff charged that a random poll by the American Trial Lawyers Association is useless for judging Clement Haynsworth Jr. for the Supreme Court. He cites lack of study and says senators will understand. White House backs Haynsworth. poll delayed confirmation discussion urged by Leon Wolfstone.

Washington UPI Clark R. Mollenhoff American Trial Lawyers Association Clement F. Haynsworth Jr Supreme Court Mollenhoff Senate Leon Wolfstone Trial Lawyers Organization Haynsworth Wolfstone

Nixon advisers forecast drop in living costs and interest rates

President Nixon's top economic advisers Arthur Burns and Paul McCracken predicted soon lower interest rates if anti inflation efforts hold and a decline in the cost of living later this year. They cited administration restraint and market pressures while outlining expected changes to the consumer price index. The president called executives from the Business Council to Washington and met with finance committee leaders as prelude to a inflation statement.

Washington UPI Nixon Arthur F. Burns Paul W. McCracken Council of Economic Advisers Burns Federal Reserve Board McCracken White House The Business Council Hot Springs House Senate

Las Vegas Wedding Chapel Operator Faces Jurisdiction Row

Truesdell runs a wedding chapel for 414 years and defends his rite under scrutiny from Dist. Atty George Franklin after legal threats over ceremonies in Las Vegas. Judge Potter ordered adherence to invitation rules, while Truesdell notes he supported the law to remove local JPs from wedding ceremonies.

Truesdell Potter Atty George Franklin Las Vegas Las Vega Jps Don Ho Franklin Topper

Market rally fuels record volume as Vietnam hope boosts stocks

Wall Street posted a dazzling session with volume around 19.5 million shares, near a 1969 high, as gains outpaced declines on optimism over Vietnam settlement and monetary easing. The Dow rose 0.71, DJIA index to 838.77, and NYSE advanced issues led 958 to 423. Lums Inc led active list after debut. Amex also saw strong turnover with 579 advances to 329 declines.

New York UPI Wall Street Monte Gordon Bache & Co Vietnam Herman Roseman Argus Research Corp Washington New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones DJ Rails Lums, Inc American Stock Exchange Amex

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