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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1977

Page

4

Reds Try To Blackmail U.S. Diplomat In Soviet Hotel

A Soviet secret police agent forced entry into American diplomat Constantine Varvariv s hotel room in Georgia two weeks ago and used a forged Nazi collaboration letter to blackmail him into aiding Soviet intelligence. The U.S. protest notes call the act a violation of the Vienna Convention and demand accountability.

NY Times Moscow U.S Novosti Constantine Varvariv Ukraine Carter Malcolm Toon Varvario Paris Unesco Tbilisi Georgia Mr. Warvariv Warvariv Soviet Union United States Varvariv Ivan Ivanovich

Eight-year-old Gerald Johnson on Missouri immunization rules

Eight-year-old Gerald Johnson shares his feelings about meeting Missouri state immunization requirements in Kansas City on Saturday. Prior to the event, families discussed the new policy and its impact on students.

Gerald Johnson Missouri Kansas City

Senate Debates Oil Tax and Energy Program Extend Week End Session

Senate debate on President Carter's energy plan continues amid a rare Saturday session. Senators reject a resolution opposing the crude oil tax while backing a trust fund funded by potential tax increases. A home heating oil credit up to 150 dollars is approved for low and middle income users, with phased limits by income. Percy’s bid to repeal gasoline tax deductions is tabled.

Washington House Carter Senate Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn Congress Robert Byrd D-W.va Finance Committee Russell Long D-La Charles Percy R-Tll Percy Clifford Hansen R-Wyo Jesse Helms R-N.c John Durkin D-N.h New England

Californians Arrested in $6 Million Book Operation

Sixteen people were arrested in Huntington Park and surrounding cities for a $6 million a year book operation tied to taverns, a dry cleaner, and residences. Bail was set at $500 each. Names include George Tentelupe and Eleanor Tentelupe, Doris Atkins, Gene Wright, John Wheeler, Lillie Trecensa, Edward Schick, ee Johnson, Joe Martinez, Floyd Shevette, Javier Virgil, Donald Sawyer, Leonard Lozano, and Edward Koral. Two arrests unnamed.

Huntington Park Calif UPI George Tentelupe Eleanor Doris Atkins Gene Wright John Wheeler Lillie Trecensa Edward Schick Ee Johnson Joe Martinez Floyd Shevette Bell Javier Virgil la Mirada Donald Sawyer Cudahy Leonard Lozano Long Beach Edward Koral van Nuys

Four Hijack Vietnamese Plane Ends With Surrender

Four gunmen hijacked a Vietnamese DC3 flight to Thailand and Singapore, killed two Vietnamese officials, and wounded a third before surrendering after releasing 36 passengers and crew. The dead were Vietnamese officials. a wounded man remained in a Singapore hospital.

Singapore UPS Thailand Bangkok U Tapao Adm. Amorn Sirikaya U.S Amorn Emecee Kota Bahru Malaysia

Truck Rollover Near Coaldale Kills Nevada Man

A 29-year-old Esmeralda County man, Michael Thomas of Dyer, was killed when his pickup truck rolled four times after leaving the road on FAS 264 about 24 miles south of Coaldale. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Coaldale Nev Esmeralda County Nevada Highway Patrol Michael Thomas Box 86 Dyer Thomas NHP

Party Ends in Violence as Two Cops Injured in Las Vegas

About 300 partygoers clashed with Metro officers after a loud party at 1305 Gold. Officer Steve Frank needed five stitches after a bottle hit him. Officer Howard Meadows suffered a concussion. Six people were arrested on charges from assault with a deadly weapon to disorderly conduct.

Metro Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Steve Frank Howard Meadows

Illegal Gambling Big In Louisiana

Louisiana's illegal gambling is a major unseen industry ranking behind petroleum refining and chemical production. A UPI report cites state police analyst Marc C. Core estimating about 847 million dollars in illegal bets yearly, with roughly 48.5 million paid as protection to officials.

New Orleans UPI Louisiana Marc C. Core Core Louisiana Business Survey University of New Orleans

Local drive seeks 100000 for Billy Graham crusade

Crusade chair Rev. Ken Forshee says more than 100000 must be raised locally to cover the Las V crusade expected total of 239050. Funds fund travel expenses and advertising with a CPA audit planned after the event. local leaders from business backgrounds compose the committee.

Crusade Ken Forshee Forshee Graham Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Minneapolis CPA

South Africa's Armed Forces Grow Amid Global Pressure

Four million whites face a sea of black hostility along the northern border as South Africa builds a powerful armed force. The U.N. says 350000 whites served in 1976 among 368000 total manpower, with heavy imports and licenses from the UK and France. Carter's U.S. embargo targets arms and spare parts.

United Nations UPI South Africa U.N Europe United States Air Force Navy Citizens Force eArmy France Britain Israel U.S Carter

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