Macao A Chinese Frontier Isles As Gambling Booms
A vivid portrait of Macao, 40 miles from Hong Kong, where Portuguese rule meets Communist pressure. Casinos like Hotel Lisbon draw tourists as refugees flood in, while Ho Yin and Stanley Ho steer influence in a fragile economy dependent on gambling and tourism.
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Lisbon
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Chiine
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Asia
Orient
Canidrome
Jose Manuel de Sousa
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Ho Yin
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Las Vegas
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Macao Peninsula
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Ky Shifts To Political Solution In Vietnam War
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky, once a hawk, now backs a political settlement to the Indochina War. He cites changing circumstances and American public opinion as the reason. Ky is a presidential candidate facing President Nguyen Van Thieu, with Gen. Duong Van Minh as a potential third contender.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
Newsmen
America
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Duong van
Asky
Big Minh
Lyndon B
Johnson
North Vietnam
Chinese Casinos Dominated by Ho Syndicate
The fourth casino operates solely for Chinese gambling with Hong Kong and other foreign players. Stanley Ho leads the syndicate holding the casino monopoly, paying about 944000 yearly to the administration and 166000 annually on harbor dredging and public works. Casinos show gross profits around 5 to 6.7 million.
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Hong Kong
Stanley Ho
Salinger to Join McGovern Campaign in 1972 Bid
Pierre Salinger, former press secretary to John F Kennedy, will aid George McGovern in the Democratic presidential bid. He cites McGovern’s strength in confrontations and plans to help organize campaign teams in key early primaries including New Hampshire Wisconsin Indiana Nebraska Oregon Maryland and California. Salinger, 45, based in London, also promotes his forthcoming novels on government policy and espionage.
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Soviet Union
Texas Driver License Fees Rise Under Bill
A proposed bill would raise Texas driver license fees starting in 90 days if Gov. Preston Smith signs. Four year operator licenses climb to 7 from 6, two year commercial licenses to 10 from 9, chauffeur licenses to 15, and learner permits to a $2 minimum. Military exemptions and 15 year olds eligibility are included amid funding for a safety building program.
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Austin
Preston Smith
Tthe Department of Public Safety
Texas
United States
Fire gutted home reveals hoard of gold and cash in Rotterdam
After a blaze demolished Adriaan van der Ham's house in Rotterdam detectives recovered more than 70000 dollars in gold silver and bank notes hidden in the residence and garden.
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Rotterdam
Adriaan van der Ham
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