Las Vegas preps for 4th of July crowds and fireworks
Las Vegas braces for a busy weekend with capacity hotel occupancy, shore and lakefront gatherings along Lake Mead and the Colorado River. Fireworks at Cashman Field and Boulder City attract thousands as mid day temps near 106 degrees amid a hot sunny forecast.
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Unemployment Rate Dips as June Jobs Fall Short
UPI reports June unemployment fell slightly to 47 percent of the labor force after a rise in raw counts. Authorities cite seasonal factors and fewer job seekers as schools closed. Adult women cut their jobless rate, while white workers improved and Black teens rose. The drop follows three consecutive declines in nonfarm payrolls, with unemployment easing to 3.9 million after seasonal adjustment.
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Underground fire triggers widespread evacuation in Indianapolis
An underground blaze near downtown Indianapolis prompted the evacuation of about ten thousand people as power failure and smoke disrupted traffic and elevators. A workman using a jack hammer accidentally struck a conduit, causing a short circuit and fire that burned insulation and spread beneath the block. The blaze was smothered with powder after nearly three hours and power was restored in much of the area. The affected zone centered near Monument Circle and the state Capitol, with the Blue Cross Blue Shield buildings among evacuees.
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Las Vegas Rock Festival Ban Sparks Local Debate
The Las Vegas City Commission passes an ordinance restricting rock festivals within city limits delaying the July 16 event. Promoters may seek court relief over procedural flaws, as critics warn of gambling ties and crowd safety in an overcrowded desert town. The editorial argues youth value vs risk, noting national coverage and potential media sensationalism.
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U S Worker Dies In Auto Accident Near Indian Springs
A government employee from the Nevada Test Site died in a late night auto crash on U S 9 seven and a half miles south of Indian Springs near the Point Bravo radar station. Authorities reported a government courier may have been the victim and classified papers were scattered at the scene. Nevada Highway Patrol and Indian Springs sheriff's deputy investigated. a government spokesman confirmed an accident involving a test site vehicle.
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Four Latin Embassies Firebombed in Northwest Washington
Four Latin American embassies in DC were damaged by Molotov cocktails within 25 minutes early yesterday, including Argentina Haiti Uruguay and the Dominican Republic. No injuries reported, minor damage noted. attacks followed a separate blast at the Inter-American Defense Board.
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GE Must Try Second Time For Big Job
NASA will reopen bidding for a 90 million satellite contract after a GAO review found GE’s earlier award unfair. Fairchild-Hiller and GE will be allowed to bid again. GAO said procedures were not followed and the award should be reconsidered.
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North Viet negotiators dismiss Nixon move to boost talks
In Paris the North Vietnamese called the Bruce appointment routine and said progress requires Nixon to withdraw all U S troops from Indochina. They warned the talks had stalled after another unproductive session and pressed for a total troop withdrawal.
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Al Gunderson seeks seat on Nevada Supreme Court
Nevada lawyer Al Gunderson 41 announced he will run for the Nevada Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Jon Collins. He said he has long intended to pursue a place on the court and is based in Las Vegas with offices there.
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Hearing Set on Clark County School Integration Plan
U S District Judge Bruce Thompson will hear the Clark County School Districts voluntary integration plan at 9 30 a m on August 17. The plan includes a 1 million dollar budget and aims to gauge effectiveness of integration as schools prepare for fall. Superintendent Kenny Guinn said the date reduces prep time and questions remain on volunteer numbers and court approval. Opponents argue the plan may not achieve integration and funding shifts led to a 1 million dollar budget after a 1.5 million proposal was scaled back.
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Weather Outlook Promises Warm, Continued Fair Skies
Weather continues fair and warmer with gentle winds. Today's high reaches 110 and low 70, after yesterday's 105 and 67. Noontime humidity at 6 percent. A year ago today was 11-83. Sunrise at 5 28 a.m. and sunset at 8 01 p.m.
Labor Talks Stall Amid Weekend Holiday Strike
Negotiations between union and management in Las Vegas halted for the July 4 weekend with no agreement. About 400 painters carpet layers and floor coverers seek more than 2 per hour. At the Nevada Test Site 2,000 craft workers wage a second month long dispute with bus service halted by picket lines. Base camp housing 3,000 workers lies beyond the testing area. Prospects for talks this weekend look dim as key figures left Las Vegas until Monday.
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