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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
1
Administrative budget cuts threaten 350 plus layoffs by mid October as Aerojet General workers on the NERVA nuclear engine project receive notices. Pan American World Airways also terminates 16 employees. National totals exceed 750 across Nevada, California and Pennsylvania with more layoffs anticipated.
Gunfire rocked Prague as U S embassy grounds were hit and UPI reporters described bursts near Wenceslas Square. The underground Free Radio Prague warned of mass roundups as Soviet secret police pursued anti Soviet Czechoslovaks. Diplomatic moves at the United Nations sought a envoy to Prague for safety and release of Czech officials held by occupying forces.
The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit in Reno seeking to block the planned merger of Bank of Las Vegas with Nevada Bank of Commerce and Valley Bank of Nevada. The action targets reduced competition in Clark and Washoe Counties and a potential banking monopoly, after prior OCC approval. E. Parry Thomas of Bank of Las Vegas said the merger would proceed unless courts intervene, praising OCC in earlier approval and noting state economy implications.
Construction begins on a 1.5 million remodeling of the Horseshoe Club in downtown Casino Center. A three story addition will mirror New Orleans eateries extending along Casino Center Boulevard and Fremont Street, preserving the historic Horseshoe sign with 28 000 bulbs. Gov. Laxalt is expected to attend a ceremonial earth turning, with completion planned for November and two restaurants two bars and a larger gaming area.
Texas party figure Frank Erwin hints Dallas delegation may push to nominate President Johnson if convention rejects the Rules Committee move to end the unit rule. The shift, praised by McCarthy and Humphrey backers, signals psychological momentum despite Texas opposition. Johnson remained silent.
Mostly clear and sunny conditions with gentle winds. Today's high reaches 92 and low near 60, with noontime humidity at 12 percent. Sunrise at 6 06 and sunset at 7 20.
Maurice H. Friedman a Las Vegas investor developer told how he joined a group at the Friars Club Beverly Hills to rig gin rummy games using signaling devices and peek holes to cheat players at the club in a conspiracy case seeking more than 400000 in losses. He said the aim included recouping 25000 he lost and named non charged associates Al Methes Billy Douglas.
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