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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1975
Page
1
Convict eludes manhunt as investigators pursue a marina loan coverup case. Police say the suspect fled during a search, leaving behind financial documents and alleged evidence linking to a local lending operation. Authorities vow to continue the chase and pursue charges.
Secretary of the Navy J William Middendorf II warns the U S must rebuild seapower to counter the Soviet threat. He notes Russia has more nuclear submarines and is adding aircraft carriers while U S ship numbers fall from 976 to 483 in six years and calls for two carriers on each coast.
Dashword judges determine this week's 2200 prize for SUN subscribers and 1100 for non-subscribers. Readers are urged to check tomorrow's SUN to see if they won the prize.
Sen. Frank Church, D Idaho, chair of the Senate Select Committee, says federal agencies including the CIA and IRS engaged in illegal electronic surveillance are unlikely to be prosecuted as individual liability is hard to pin down. He notes accountability is difficult to establish within the intelligence community.
In Las Vegas the editor of a small town paper recounts a past Walk-A-Thon challenge where Congressman James Santini finished late, sparking talk of door-to-door humor and a test of experience over brash youth. The piece blends local pride with a broader view of national press and politics.
The Nevada Gaming Commission rejected licensing for Robert and Nick Lattanzio and John Janni amid a probe into a $500,000 loan to Allen Glick for Marina Casino purchase. The brothers claimed ignorance of state law, saying they followed counsel, while investigators prepare actions against attorney Herb Waldman and Glick’s lawyer Jerome Snyder.
A light hearted note celebrates generosity in action as residents rally to help others. The piece highlights everyday kindness and the impact of giving without hesitation within the local community.
Tony Perez snapped a 0-for-15 slump with two homers lifting Cincinnati to a 6-2 victory over Boston. The Reds move within one win of the title at 3-2 in the best of seven. Don Gullett tossed seven strong innings, while Sparky Anderson deployed the bullpen late.
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