Transit Union Awaiting Driver Vote on Offer
Contract talks between Las Vegas Tonopah Reno Stage Lines and Amalgamated Transit Union drivers paused until ballots arrive from 105 drivers in Las Vegas and Reno. The two year pact expired March 31 and remains extended. Voting ends June 24 with a 51 percent approval threshold. No comment from the company spokesman.
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Tonopah
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Amalgamated Transit Union
the Sun
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Baker
Las Vegas- Tonopah - Reno
Larceny Probed By Jury in Motel Room Case
A district court jury weighed whether Bertram Homer Bale entered Empeys Desert Villa Motel to use a restroom during a beer bout or to commit larceny. William Yeager of New York testified Bale was found nearby after a chase. Yeager said nothing was missing though luggage had been rifled per Yeager's wife. Bale's attorney claimed entry was for a bathroom visit after drinking. the state was led by Earl Gripentrog.
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Bertram Homer Bale
Empey
Desert Villa
William Yeager
New York City
Bale
Dist
John Mowbray
Yeager
Harold Johns
Letter Writer Jailed on Threats to Prominent Figures
George Balthazar, 43, a Beatty restaurant worker, was jailed on charges of writing threatening letters to prominent individuals including President Johnson. FBI agents took him into custody Monday night and he is held on a complaint alleging extortion-related threats.
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Johnson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Balthazar
Beatty
United States
Western and United Air Lines Seek Lower Fares to Las Vegas
Western and United Airlines petitioned the Civil Aeronautics Board for reduced first class fares effective Aug 1. Western proposes cuts of about 10 percent for Las Vegas to Seattle and Portland routes. United seeks 2 to 15 percent reductions on zones 700 miles or longer, with Las Vegas fares dropping to major cities including Baltimore Washington Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Newark Philadelphia from current levels.
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D.C
Boston
Chicago
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New York
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Philadelphia
Keith Mount Reappointed to Nevada Industrial Commission
Gov Grant Sawyer reappointed Keith Mount to a second four year term as employer representative on Nevada State Industrial Commission. Mount, 60, served in the Nevada Assembly in 1953 54 and 55 and was state Democratic chairman 1960 61. He previously led mineral county school district transportation and maintenance and ran a Hawthorne mining and lumber business starting in 1945.
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UPI
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Keith Mount
Nevada State Industrial Commission
Mount
Nevada Assembly
Mineral County
Hawthorne
The Las Vegas Affair Casting at Castaways Hotel
Monte Pros er Allied Artists seeks high school and college age girls for The Las Vegas Affair feature. 2 p.m. Thursday casting at Castaways Hotel, 17 to 20 years old, 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in, with dancing experience. Choreographer Dick Humphreys leads. Filming planned in Las Vegas area next week.
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Dick Humphreys
Las Vegas
Smudges Removed but Vegas Still Has Dirt
Clark County cleanup efforts progress with 108 inspected parcels. Twenty seven owners have cleaned up. others asked for more time. Some owners ignored notices so the county will clean under Ordinance 223 and place a lien for costs.
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Vegas
Clark County
Sam Pell
Robbins Cahill
Pell
Lost and Found Ad Encourages Quick Action
A brief notice urges readers to place a SUN lost item or pet advertisement promptly by calling 385 3111 to improve recovery chances. The message emphasizes speed and directs to the listed phone number for service.
Abbott Tackles Sawyer On Right To Work Issue
Carson City Nevada Republican chairman George Abbott accused Governor Grant Sawyer of dodging the right to work question. Abbott said Sawyer should state his position, noting the governor has not answered a national magazine inquiry and pressed for clarity on a matter tied to Taft Hartley section 14B.
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George Abbott
Grant Sawyer
Sawyer
Abbott
Ormsby County
Republican Woman's Club
Johnson
Not Guilty Verdict In Grand Larceny Trial
A district court jury acquitted 32 year old Mary Jane Austin of grand larceny after about 20 minutes of deliberation. The trial before Dist Judge Jon Collins heard that Austin allegedly took a wallet from Clifford Alvin Lewis during an affair with another woman. Austin denied the charges and testimony suggested no theft by her.
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West Las Vegas
Mary Jane Austin
Wilson Ave
Clifford Alvin Lewis
Meikle Lane
Dist
Jon Collins
Ely
Lewis
Big Clara
Austin
George Franklin Jr
Dep. Dist
Allan Johns
Nine Alarm Fire Destroys Philadelphia Pier
A nine alarm blaze on Pier 53 south sent four ships fleeing into the Delaware River and sparked fires along the waterfront. The blaze, fanned by strong winds, reached 50 to 60 foot flames and sent thick smoke over the area as structures burned before control was gained in about two hours. Gloria Dei Old Swede's church remained safe. Sparks ignited a junk shop and a church several blocks away.
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Philadelphia
UPS
Delaware River
Pier 53
Gloria Dei Old
Retired Officers Club Set to Elect Officers
The annual meeting of the Retired Officers Club will elect a new slate on June 18 at the Palomino Room Hotel Hacienda. Cocktails start at 7 p.m. with dinner to follow and a $3.20 buffer. RSVP to Don Smith at 735-1808.
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Retired Officers Club
Palomino Room
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