Humiliating Loss at Mint and Lucky Casinos Ends Hanley Drive
In a three hour vote lasting across two sessions, 210 dealers and pit bosses at the Mint and Lucky casinos rejected Tom Hanley’s American Federation of Gaming and Casino Employees. The NLRB election delivered a 7 to 1 defeat for Hanley, following earlier losses at the Thunderbird Hotel. Mint manager Earl F. Thompson hailed a fair management employee relationship and predicted harmonious relations ahead.
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Vacation from the daily grind promised as readers sail away
A columnist announces an upcoming period with no telephones or busy offices and promises essays from officials governors mayors judges and bankers. He notes readers will hear from Nevada figures and asks locals to contribute if they have something important to say.
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Baltimore clashes erupt at racist rally outside Patterson Park
A black community area near Patterson Park saw fights as white youths attacked Black residents after a Maryland National States Rights party rally led by Connie Lynch. Police arrested eight, including one Black individual armed with a blackjack, amid taunts and anti Black person chants.
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Senate Gives Airline Strike Back to LBJ
The Senate Labor Committee voted 11 to 5 to give President Johnson authority to order airline machinists back to work for 180 days. The move follows a closed session after rebuffing a final bargaining push and amid failed mediation efforts led by Labor Secretary Wirtz. Senator Morse backs a mandatory back-to-work order and will seek floor action.
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Marines Ambush North Viet Nam Troops In Hastings
U S Marines hid in bushes and called down artillery and air strikes on hundreds of North Vietnamese troops, killing at least 65. The two week Hastings battle near the DMZ lifted enemy losses to about 1 563 while U S sorties reached 542 with 102 more guerrillas killed. Navy lost a Skyhawk jet as raids targeted supply and transport facilities and an oil depot near Vinh. Saigon reports U S fatalities in the war surpassed Revolutionary War totals in the week ending last Saturday.
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Barred 'Marryin' Sam' Wins 1st Round But
Rev. Robert Truesdell won the first round in challenging state law regulating ministers. Judge John Sexton ruled the licensing statute unconstitutional but stayed the order to allow county appeal. The judge enjoined Truesdell from performing any civil marriage pending appeal and left doors open for higher court review.
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Casino Winnings Boost Nevada Tax Revenue
Nevada gamblers won 328.8 million in the year ending June 30, with 16.9 million paid in taxes to the state. The Gaming Commission reported a 12 percent year over year rise, plus 1.9 million from cabaret tax. County breakdowns await books closure next month.
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High Court Halts Fines For Pickets
The Nevada Supreme Court issued a writ of prohibition staying contempt fines sought in District Court against pickets of the American Federation of Gaming and Casino Employes at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino. Judge John Sexton, who found contempt, had considered a fine but deferred after union attorney Al Dreyer challenged the order’s validity. The restraining order was dissolved and peaceful picketing may continue at the downtown casino.
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Variable Cloudiness and Gusty Winds Forecast
A weather note reports variable cloudiness with gusty winds. Today's high reaches 116 and low 80 with sunrise at 5 45 and sunset at 7 48. Yesterday's high was 110 and low 41 with noontime humidity 18 percent.
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