Compromise Settlement Sought in Las Vegas Taxi Strike
Secret talks at the Bonanza Hotel involved six major taxi owners and Teamsters Local 881 aiming for language acceptable to Yellow and Whittlesea Blue Cab Companies. Checker Cab Co. may join. a Wednesday vote and potential 1965-style strike fears loom if a Whittlesea contract is approved.
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VC Forces In Vietnam Facing Ammo Shortages
A captured Saigon document quotes North Vietnam Deputy Premier Pham Hung warning that Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units suffer seriously high losses of arms and ammunition. The report notes supply lines strained as U S air raids continue and desertions rise in Khanh Hoa and other southern areas.
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Clark Demo Chief Oosts Group Backing Dick Ham
The Southern Nevada Democratic Council SNDC defends its legality and explains endorsements of Richard Ham for Congress. It accuses Clark County Central Committee leaders of bias and notes the SNDC brings together Las Vegas Democratic Club, Clark County Young Dems, Women’s Democratic Club and others.
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Missouri Senate Race Narrowly Goes Eagleton Way
In unofficial Missouri Democratic primary tallies U. S. Sen. Edward V. Long lost to Lt. Gov. Thomas E. Eagleton by more than 18 000 votes. Eagleton led 205 078 to 186 286 with Rep. Thomas B. Curtis winning the GOP nomination to face Eagleton in November.
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Senate
Nevadans Endorse Nixon On First Ballot Support Drops Five Votes Split
Nevada delegates backed Richard Nixon on the first ballot despite last minute efforts by Abbott and Rockefeller supporters. The convention saw Abbott praise Rockefeller’s prospects while Dirksen urged decorum as Nixon failed to win California delegates. Nevada ultimately preserved Nixon’s leading position with nine votes to three for Rockefeller and three for Reagan.
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Nixon Wins First Ballot in GOP Nomination Fight
Richard Nixon sweeps the GOP race on the first ballot at Miami Beach as delegates rally behind him. Florida and New Jersey show strong support for Nixon while Rockefeller and Reagan face pressure. Nixon signals his VP pick plan and meets with leaders after balloting.
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Tornadoes and Floods Hit Midwest and Midwest Border States
Severe weather battered Ohio Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and surrounding areas with tornadoes funnel clouds and flash floods. Streets flooded rivers rose to four feet in Mankato and 8.62 inches in St Peter while Albert Lea saw six inches. A car was rescued by deputies from deep water and highways were blocked by mud slides. Lightning struck a tree injuring a cyclist near Shelbyville Indiana and a fisherman died on Lake Winneconne Wisconsin. Power outages hit Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan with up to six hours of loss and a Westinghouse plant shut down after transformer damage. Winds up to 55 mph buffeted Grand Rapids Michigan and Milwaukee logged a record dew point.
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Hanley ousted from casino dealers union leadership
Labor organizer Tom Hanley, facing multiple felony charges including murder, was effectively removed as general business manager of the American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employees. Dale Hill announced the revocation of his title and suspension from the union after Hanley refused to act on a libel suit filed in federal court.
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Ralph Alsup
Hill
Joe Goren
Seafarers Union
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Ike's Condition Still Critical
Ike's condition remains critical following a major heart attack with a June event noted as convalescence at Walter Reed. Doctors announced reduced bulletins to once daily unless warranted, reporting a comfortable night and stable vital signs. The latest attack occurred soon after his Miami Beach convention address with no consideration of a transplant.
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