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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that voters judge leaders by human flaws not by rumors about women. It praises the Kennedys as compassionate and destined for greatness, noting Ted Kennedy’s resilience amid tragedy and suggesting a Kennedy future in politics.
Carson City UPI Nevada labor chief Stanley Jones reports about 75 percent of small Nevada novelty shops and eateries fail to pay the 1.30 per hour minimum wage set by the 1969 law. He notes back pay may be required and penalties include posting a bold notice declaring tips belong to management.
Members of Plasterers Local 979 approve a three year contract by a five to one margin ending a four week strike in Las Vegas. Wages rise 65 cents first year and 85 cents second year with third year reopened. Union notes legal binding agreement for both sides and expects contractors to drop suit.
Utah officials testify at an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing over the Denver to Salt Lake City leg of the California Zephyr. Lee Jorgensen warns that canceling the route would be a disastrous blow to Utah’s economy and reduce travel options for business and leisure travelers. Jim Atkinson of the Salt Lake City Motel Association cites tourism gains if rail service improves, noting about eight percent of state motel guests arrive by rail.
The U S Weather Bureau reports the nation’s top temperature of 115 degrees at Buckeye Arizona excluding Alaska and Hawaii. The day’s low was 40 degrees at Kalispell Montana.
UPI reports Senator Howard Cannon of Nevada opposed extending the 10 percent surtax, though the measure passed narrowly and remains in effect for six months. He also opposed repealing the 7 percent business tax credit, citing its role in industrial growth and job creation.
Senator Warren G. Magnuson urged cancelling or delaying underground nuclear tests scheduled on Kamchitka Island to avoid risks to wildlife and potential seismic and tidal effects. He acknowledged AEC precautions but urged stronger long-term environmental studies and predictions.
Assemblyman Eugene A. Chappie said he will seek an interim study of the California Nevada compact on Sierra waters after a committee action nearly kills it. The plan, approved by Nevada, allocates Lake Tahoe and nearby rivers between the two states and is deemed essential for interstate water control.
Nevada Assembly Speaker Howard McKissick of Reno outlined a four point program to fight narcotics at a Denver meeting. He urged education on narcotics use and dangers, stricter controls on trafficking, and hospital commitment for habitual users, warning against rushing penalty reductions.
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