New York Man Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping Robbery
A 20-year-old New York man, Michael D ambrosio of Brooklyn, was sentenced to life plus 15 years for kidnapping and robbing two prostitutes near Las Vegas. He pleaded guilty amid brutal, sadistic claims, with a 17-year-old accomplice held in a mental facility after a juvenile and insanity findings.
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U.S. Economic Slump Deepens Ahead of 1978 Tax Cut Debate
Commerce Department data show third quarter output rose 3.8 percent with consumer purchases down and business investment modest. Government spending and housing construction offered limited support as economists warn growth must improve to meet the 5 to 6 percent target. The surge in stimulus measures is expected to lift after tax incomes by about $20 billion annually by mid‑1978.
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License Granted Renoue License Granted Renoue
The Nevada Dairy Commission granted a license Wednesday to Marchel's Retail Delivery of Carson City though not on the agenda. Marchel's was licensed as a peddler distributor for dairy products along with two other northern Nevada firms. Richard W. Young said the add on item was allowed under another agenda item and that the action did not violate the Open Meeting Law. He noted audience hearing issues and urged notifying the commissioners if hearing problems occur. All three commissioners spoke softly.
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NLV Man Enters Guilty Plea
Noble Smith, 63, of 344 Princess Ave., pleaded guilty in district court to voluntary manslaughter for shooting his wife Ellie Lee Smith, 55, during an October 18, 1976, incident after an argument over their son. Judge Michael Wendell set sentencing for November 18 with a possible term up to 10 years. Smith remains held in county jail.
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Judge Signals Allowing LA Desegregation Steps
UPI The Los Angeles Superior Court judge Paul Egly indicated he may permit the LA School Board to begin surveys of parents and students to explain the desegregation plan and prepare certain steps for possible September implementation. He warned the plan’s merits remain undecided and a full ruling is pending after a lengthy pretrial hearing. The decision drew protests from NAACP ACLU Center for Law and Justice and others claiming inadequate mandatory busing. A Nov 1 hearing was set to address Integration Project’s bid to halt minority dominated permits with transportation program.
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