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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1977
Page
2
The column accuses the IRS of extortion in a Las Vegas case involving Judge Mullen and possible bribe money. It argues the IRS attempted to force a payoff and praises avoidance of participation, urging the Clark County grand jury to indict the IRS.
A Population Research Bureau study led by Paul C. Glick and Arthur J. Norton reports 957,000 adults living with an unrelated partner of opposite sex in March, totaling 1,914,000 people. They note an 83 percent rise since 1970 and project trends amid higher divorce and later marriages.
The Klan leader David Duke announced 500 to 1,000 volunteers will patrol the U S Mexican border from Texas to California to halt illegal crossings. Critics call the plan abhorrent reprehensible and sinister with LULAC’s Ruben Bonilla calling it stupid and a new thrust against Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Corpus Christi Caller editorial urges law enforcement to prevent such activity.
Forecast calls for widely scattered showers and thunderstorms through Friday. Highs near 85, lows around 55, humidity moderate, sunrise at 6 50, sunset at 5 59, air quality index 24 in good range.
The economy expanded 3.8 percent in the July September quarter, the weakest pace since Carter took office. Commerce Secretary Kreps urged tax cuts for business and individuals to stimulate growth. White House spokesman Powell conceded the pace was below expectations and said the administration would avoid fine tuning the economy.
A United Press International survey finds security is lax at many airports worldwide, with strict controls mainly at Ben Gurion and El Al departure lounges. Athens, Madrid, and Singapore show varied practices, while Israel uses psychological profiling and thorough baggage checks. The piece notes sporadic tightening after notable hijackings and ongoing debates over safety measures.
The administration announced the Shah of Iran will visit the White House next month for a state visit on November 15 and 16, marking the first meeting with President Carter. Powell said Carter extended the invitation, and the Shah will also meet the president during his Tehran trip.
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