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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
1
The Machinists union votes on ratifying a proposed contract ending a strike against five major airlines. Sources said the result was uncertain with cautious optimism and several large locals still undecided. Results of the ratification vote were not reported.
About 35 460 striking members of the International Association of Machinists prepare to vote at 8 p.m. at union headquarters in Washington after a 43 day strike. Local boards in Los Angeles Miami and San Francisco split on rejection while UAL and TWA locals push against the contract. Roy Siemiller calls the package the largest gain, urging ratification along with the July 29 agreement.
Bank and file workers at McCarran Airport employed by Trans World Airlines urged by Local 8435 union leaders to reject the newest contract offer in a vote today. The executive board called the latest proposal a warmed over version of the prior rejection.
An American F105 shot down a Communist MIG near Hanoi while another F108 was reported missing 85 miles west of Hanoi. A Navy F3 Crusader was damaged near Vinh and rescued after bailout as Viet Cong counteractions and village burnings escalated.
Nevada columnist Shank Greenspun discusses the 89th Congress amid Viet Nam tensions and federal budgeting. He notes Senate appropriations concerns, defends school funds, and urges belt tightening in less essential areas to meet responsibilities.
Nevada gaming officials outlined plans to tighten win counting to curb skimming of casino profits. The State Gaming Commission discussed a composite system tracing money from the table to the counting room amid hearings into underworld money flows with nine casinos testifying and officials from Las Vegas and Northern Nevada attending.
District Judge Clarence Sundean scheduled a Monday hearing on the DA claim that 350000 bail for Burton Corwin and 200000 for Jack Crisci should be set due to alleged plans to flee the country. Crisci remained free. Corwin was jailed after the Thursday hearing.
The FBI related Henderson Novelty Company paid its phone bill for illegal wire taps at the Fremont Hotel, with Central Telephone Company collecting a like amount for the same wiretaps.
The Senate approved a massive defense appropriations bill of 58.2 billion with a warning of up to 10 billion more needed next January if Vietnam spending continues. An unrequested amendment gave President Johnson authority to summon reservists for active duty. The 86 to 0 vote sent the measure to a House-Senate conference with about 10 billion for Vietnam identified funds.
Variable cloudiness with afternoon thundershowers mainly near mountains. Gentle winds outside shower zone. Today's high 100 and low 67 with noontime humidity 36 percent. Sunrise at 6 02 and sunset at 7 26. Yesterday's high 103 and low 75.
Banquet rooms are available for meetings cocktail parties and dinners. Catering services can be arranged by calling 382-7575 for details and pricing.
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