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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1976
Page
1
A 200 kilometer-wide band of darkness swept across Southeastern Australia as the moon obscured the sun plunging Melbourne into total darkness. It was the first solar eclipse visible in New South Wales since 1922.
Washoe County District Attorney Larry Hicks is examining the MGM Reno land trade as requested by the city council. The council sought a report on two appraisals, the first showing a $28 679 city gain while the second post transaction appraisal suggested a higher Reno land value, implying a loss to the city. City Manager Bob Oldland denies knowledge of the second appraisal, though MGM Chairman Barrie Brunet says he discussed it with Oldland. Hicks has not yet responded, and the second appraisal was ordered after questions were raised about the first appraisal with altered criteria.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police rescued Ramona Gibbs, 33, of North Las Vegas, after a 100 mph chase through North Las Vegas ended in a seven-vehicle crash near Lake Mead Boulevard. Suspect Robert L. Bush, 29, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, kidnapping with a weapon, reckless driving, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and grand larceny auto. Gibbs and another driver were hospitalized for injuries.
Billy Carter refused SBA permission to publicize details of a 1962 Carter family loan including Jimmy Carter’s salary while running for Georgia governor in 1966 and 1970. SBA documents indicate Billy Carter has run the family business since Jimmy Carter began his presidential bid 22 months ago.
Barbara a five ton elephant from Carson and Barnes Circus fled after a truck spooked her in north-central Arkansas. Police and fiveteen officers pursued her for four days near Circle H Ranch but she remains at large. She crossed Nimrod Dam causing minor damage and no injuries reported.
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