Las Vegas Labor Feud and Political Switches Stir City
Local 881 election leaks draw Teamsters chief Dick Thomas into a bitter power struggle. Cab Association observer Ray Chennoweth claims no feud with leaders, while a management veteran moves to a union post. NLRB to seek federal injunction against a gaming union after multiple losses. Citizens complain at theaters over intermission sales and liquor-license debates. Potential county city service mergers, retirement talk for Police Chief Lorin Bunker, and DA George Frank Jr cleanup target long-embedded cases.
Obstacle Filled Path to Supersonic Transport Probe
Stephen Enke of Washington urges caution on SST prototype. He cites at least a 10 percent return requirement and no overland sonic booms, arguing construction premature until design, financing, and public acceptance are clearer. He cites a $4 billion pre-1975 funding need with federal backing and enhanced air traffic and meteorological systems.
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Donald B. Thackrey
United Press International
San Francisco
UPI
Stephen Enke
Washington, D.C
Enke
Allied Social Science Association
Civil Righters Plead Right to Dirty Words in Court
The ACLU urges the U S Court of Appeals to recognize free spontaneous expression even when directed at police. The 28 page brief argues four letter or longer words can be socially necessary and not to be punished unless they breach the peace.
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Washington
American Civil Liberties Union
National Capital Area Civil Liberties Union
U.S. Court of Appeals
Ncaclu
Glen C. Robinson
Harvard
Doris Aaronson
Civil Liberties Group
Mural Riot as SNCC Youths Raze City Display
In St Petersburg Florida a group of young Black demonstrators stormed City Hall and ripped down a city commissioned mural showing Negro musicians aiming for whites. The painting was dragged into the street and trampled before officers intervened. One man was knocked to the ground. Joseph Waller, SNCC Florida vice chairman, was among those detained and charged with grand larceny and violence. others faced destruction of public property and dis orderly conduct charges. The mural, 7 by 10 feet, had hung since the 1940s near Pass A Grille Beach. Authorities noted about a third of the paint was damaged by the trampling.
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V. Petersburg
Fla
Yesay
Trs
Ieckup
SNCC
Pass-A-Grille Beach
Waller
Mercury Use Surges as Demand Outpaces Output
The United States consumed far more mercury than it produced. In 1965 domestic output was 18 700 twelve and a half pound flasks, trailing consumption by 55 200 flasks. In the first half of 1966 production rose 6 percent from 1965 while consumption rose 22 percent.
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Chicago
United States
U.S
Lifespan Gap: Holand Newborns Live Much Longer Than India
The record notes a stark life expectancy difference with Holand newborns averaging 73 years, while India shows an average of 32 years. This contrast highlights regional health and longevity disparities across the two areas.
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Holand
India
Uncle Sam Urges Corn Crop Increase for 1967
Washington officials disclosed a plan to lift 1967 corn plantings by 2 to 3 million acres beyond recent survey estimates. They aim for 73 to 74 million acres, up 10 to 12 percent from 66.3 million in 1966, to boost feed grain output and rebuild reserves.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
U.S
Crop Reporting Board
Brussels studies uniform laws for marketing controls
The Six Common Market nations study a system of uniform laws to regulate advertising promotional premiums and other marketing practices. The goal is to harmonize local and national laws addressing unfair claims misleading the public and rival competitors.
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Brussels
Sweden leads world in unionized industry
Stockholm Sweden remains the most heavily unionized industrial nation with about 45 percent of the labor force belonging to unions. U S union members total 16.7 million, about 22 percent of its labor force.
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Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Nigeria’s 150 Tribes Spoken Across Lagos Districts
Lagos report notes Nigeria’s population includes 150 distinct tribes, many with unique languages and customs. The estimate highlights substantial ethnic diversity across the nation's regions and communities.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Las Veras GSAN Published Mornings in Las Vegas Sun
The Las Veras GSAN is published in mornings by Las Vegas Sun Inc with staff including Sadeys and is entered at the Las Vegas post office as second class matter. The paper lists key staff such as Rushe Deskin executive editor Bryn Armstrong and Vince Anselmo managing editor along with department editors and advertising and circulation heads. It notes associations and national representation by Ward Griffith Co and memberships in press and publishers associations.
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Sadeys
The
Las Vegas Sun, Inc
South
Commerce Street
Las Vegas
Nevada
Rushe Deskin
Bryn Armstrong
Vince Anselmo
Edtor
Dave Bradley
Tom Oiskin
Gerry Appleby
Jack Davenport
William Sherwood
Burt Bay
Haney Womack
H M. Greenspun
Ray Germain
Ruthe Deskin
Barbara Greenspun
Ward Griffith Co
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Sn Francisco
Los Angeles
United Press International
Subscription Rates and Delivery Options
Advertisement lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for mail delivery. It notes prices for one month, three months, six months, and twelve months with $30.00 as the annual option and states rates apply to the continental United States and require advance payment for mail subscriptions.
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Continental
United States
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NLRB
Beer Aid
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Clark County
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Ted Marshall
Jack Auggles
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Promenade
Lily Dache
Don Loper
French Shriner
Salon
Sharon Kirk Mass
Our Lady of
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Jack MacDonald Palm
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Palm Mausoleum
Reid Scott Services
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Laura Reed
Palm Mortuary & Cemetery
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