Nevada Governor Faces Democratic Primary Clash With Kennedy
Gov. Grant Sawyer seeks re election in Nevada as Democratic primary voting nears with Robert Kennedy tied to prior gambling probes. The Nevada Gambling Commission found no casino ties to the underworld, but criticized Kennedy. Sawyer accuses federal sources of unprovable information, while challengers Springer and Marshall press accusations of Vegas contributions. Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt appears as likely Republican nominee with little opposition.
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Moore Administration Weighs Wait And See On Tax
Raleigh report outlines Governor Moore's strategy to delay bold moves on the Tax Study Commission's proposals. Officials stress public discussion and five months before the 1967 General Assembly, amid mixed reactions from lawmakers and the treasurer.
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William A. Shires
Edwin Gill
Farmers To Finish Wage Walk Ends In Austin Labor Rally
Rio Grande Valley farm marchers complete a 400 mile trek to Austin seeking a 1.25 hour minimum wage. They rest at St Edward University before a Labor Day rally with labor and church leaders speaking on the Capitol steps.
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Dormitory at ECC Named for Henry Belk
East Carolina College will open a $1.3 million 500 bed men's dormitory named for Henry Belk editor of the Goldsboro News Argus. ECC President Dr. Leo Jenkins announced the Belk dormitory will open today, honoring Belk who has led NC press associations and the AP News Council.
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Trading stamps curb Atlanta plant tardiness
Officials at Southern Iron and Equipment Co in Atlanta solved late attendance by giving away about 100 000 trading stamps weekly as bonuses to the wives of workers who complete 40 hours. Production manager B W Roberts says the incentive reduces absenteeism by about 8 percent and amounts to roughly 1 50 per week, with stamps collected on Fridays.
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Educator Marries Educator in Virginia Ceremony
Danville Virginia reports Dr. Leon E. Smith 82 president emeritus of Elon College wed Mrs. Muriel Coen Tuck 72 of Virginia on Saturday. The couple's marriage links two longtime educators in a quiet ceremony.
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N.C
Muriel Coen Tuck
Virgilinia
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