UNLV President Probed Over Campaign Endorsement
A university regulatory group faces a call from the Las Vegas AAUW to probe UNLV president Donald Raepler for possibly compromising academic freedom by endorsing State Senate Finance Committee head Floyd Lamb. Raepler says regents approved his cochair role. a citizens group questions the influence on funding and academic integrity.
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American Association of University Women
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Las Vegas
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David Forrester
William Middleton
Florence McClure
Ray Atkinson
Isabell
Sol Feigelman
Blandina Foster
Slade Koch
Mary Anne Slagh
Robert Allen
Fong
Internal Revenue Service
Board of Regents
AAUW
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UPI
Levi Rejects Probe Of Ford In Watergate Link
Attorney General Edward Levi refused congressional requests for a DOJ inquiry into President Ford's role in blocking a House panel's Watergate investigation before the 1972 election. He said evidence reviewed did not show Ford recalling discussions with Nixon aides and declined to pursue further questioning.
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UPI
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Ford
House Committee
Levi
Justice Department
Richard Nixon
Presidential election doubt and tapes raise questions
The piece notes voter dissatisfaction with Ford or Carter as top candidates, recalls the None of These option in Nevada, and covers John Dean and others pressing for unpublished Nixon tapes review to clarify White House contacts with Ford. It cites Ford’s testimony and Dean’s statements as part of Watergate context with a World Series note on Page 31.
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Popular Singer Dick Roman Dies in Las Vegas
Las Vegas singer Dick Roman, about 38, died of an apparent heart attack in his apartment Wednesday afternoon. Fellow entertainer Jerry Vale found him in a chair by his TV. the body was later identified as Richard Digiacomo. Services tentatively set for Saturday at 1 p.m., site to be announced.
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Capsized ferry tragedy over 80 feared dead in Mississippi River
In Destrehan Louisiana a crowded ferry collided with the Norwegian freighter Frosta on the Mississippi River capsizing the George Prince. About 80 may have died with 22 bodies recovered and 18 rescued as divers search the sunken vessel and cars drift downstream.
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George Prince
Spring Valley homeowners plan fight over water bills
About 250 homeowners in Laurelwood, Spring Valley, accuse Las Vegas Valley Water District of estimating readings leading to inflated bills. Manager Tom Rice confirms one reader was caught and fired. Residents vow to pursue legal action while district says bills must be paid and losses cannot be absorbed.
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SUN
Laurelwood
Spring Valley
Las Vegas Valley
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Rice
Jeff Cather
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