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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
8
Reports from JPL describe Mariner 6 sending data on Mars atmosphere and confirming hydrogen in the upper layers. A remote fault nearly left Mariner 7 misaligned but Goldstone commands restored proper attitude.
The Senate approved a six month extension of the 5 percent surtax with support from six Republicans and 49 Democrats while nine Democrats and 39 Republicans opposed. Edward M. Kennedy voted for the extension as he returned to the Senate after his accident. Mansfield tied further votes to Nixon's tax reform bill, and Williams argued the extension failed to guarantee U.S. resolve against inflation.
Report of Nevada state officials pressuring Las Vegas casinos to hire women dealers under threat of federal action. Labor Commissioner Stanley Jones cites 1964 Civil Rights Act compliance and plans to investigate complaints, with potential public hearings or court orders if casinos persist in discrimination.
Air West testified before the PSC about a system wide loss of 11.7 million dollars with Nevada operations losing 545 550. The carrier said even with a fare boost it would still lose 416 941 while the PSC noted past service had been poor but recently improved and found a clear and present need for the rate increase.
The report lists unwarranted low flying as the probable cause for a Jarbidge light plane crash that killed Mr and Mrs Joe Dorry of Austin. The military F 105 jet involved suffered minor damage with two pilots Maj Billy Sparks and Maj Curtice Marttell not seriously injured. Children with the Davenport surname named Duane 15 Daryell 10 and Dale 9 are noted in the tragedy sequence.
UPI reports American soldiers near Con Thien engaged North Vietnamese forces after a CH46 Sea Knight was shot down southwest of the DMZ. Four Americans and seven Communists were killed, with 23 Americans wounded. U.S. troops recovered crew, found seven North Vietnamese bodies, and noted two former Communist scouts among the dead.
A 30 minute gun battle at the Black Panther headquarters on Chicago's West Side wounded five officers and led to three arrests. Police recovered four handguns including a .45 revolver and reported attackers fired on squad cars during the confrontation.
President Nixon arrives in Pakistan on a mission of world peace and friendship. He is greeted by Gen. Yahya Khan in Lahore as part of a broader Asia tour after talks with Indira Gandhi in New Delhi about China, Pakistan, and regional security.
A federal prisoner seized control of a Trans World Airlines jet over Oklahoma with 131 aboard using a razor blade from a restroom. The jet, en route from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, diverted to Havana before returning safely to Miami. The hijacker, described as a heavy-set young white man, was expected to be in custody after the incident.
Fire and diesel spills after a train wreck near Las Vegas prompted 13 hours of containment. A Medford youth sleeping near the Charleston Street overpass was questioned but not named a prime suspect. FBI cites Federal Train Wreck Statute with potential penalties up to 2½ years and $10,000 fine.
The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes AFL CIO asked Las Vegas to recognize it as exclusive representative for city workers excluding management professionals supervisory confidential staff and police and fire crews. AFSCME aims to represent 511 workers on wages hours and conditions. Local supporters say 269 employees already signed statements seeking representation.
Nevada Supreme Court clears retroactive July 1 1968 firemen pay raise amid city budget strain. Firefighters to receive about 1690 gross per man with deductions for retirement. City foresees 151000 shortfall. officials vow to issue back pay and seek higher revenues.
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