Downtown casino group opposes July 16 rock concert at Cashman Field
The Las Vegas Downtown Casino Association led opposition to a July 16 rock concert at Cashman Field citing fears of undesired elements, policing strains, and a drop in tourism. Don Ashworth, Buck Blaine, and Jack Binion urged the City Commission to consider an ordinance to regulate such events, with a July 1 committee report slated.
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The Flag and Its Meaning in American Life
A column argues the flag symbolizes diverse meanings across groups from black citizens to DAR and Confederacy members. It urges a national permit to display the flag, tests for allegiance, and warns against its use by demagogues, anarchists, or for violent acts while noting historic figures and groups tied to its history.
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Weather outlook with heat and scattered showers
Partly cloudy with continued heat and a chance of scattered afternoon showers. Winds gentle except in shower areas. Today’s high 110 and low 85. Yesterday’s highs and lows were 114 and 84. Sunrise 9 25 a m. Sunset at 502 pum.
European Nations To Meet NATO In Pullback Talks
Warsaw Pact nations meet in Budapest June 21 22 and agree to discuss a mutual troop pullback in Europe with NATO within an all European Security Conference framework. NATO favors talks before the conference. The memorandum was sent to all members.
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Prominent Vegan Couple Die In Las Vegas Home Fire
Las Vegas residents Thomas L. Carroll and wife Mary Lou perished in a fast burning house blaze at 912 Ironwood Dr Twin Lakes Estates. Carroll, 56, retired chief industrial engineer for United States Steel Corp, triggered the alarm at 8 56 a m. as Mrs Carroll screamed It s going to blow up Fire inspectors noted the fire began in the living room and melted metal and glass but did not engulf the entire eight room home. authorities had not yet determined a cause.
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Construction Projects Resume in Southern Nevada After Strike
Construction work resumes as Operating Engineers return to jobs following a two week strike against rock sand and gravel firms and local builders. Full operations expected Monday as cement and concrete supply ramps up. Engineers to vote on next steps.
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Stauffer Chemical Cited Second Time For Odor Violations
Stauffer Chemical Co. in Henderson was cited for a second time for violating county odor regulations. Air pollution control director Terry Sumph said the violation was detected Thursday night and cited yesterday morning. The first violation notice came June 1 after officials blamed an accidental chemical spill.
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Caesars Palace clerical workers vote against Teamsters
Caesars Palace clerical staff rejected union representation by a 96 to 11 vote in a move that totals the hotel’s second such rebuff in under three years. The tally follows a 9 to 1 anti union outcome in the earlier election and leaves white collar workers at the Strip property unrepresented by the Teamsters.
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Mayor Hatcher Links Urban Crisis to King Dream
Gary Indiana mayor Richard Hatcher at a Sahara Hotel dinner tied the urban crisis to a deferred dream. He warned of further riots driven by unenforced civil rights laws and urged faith in Martin Luther King’s dream, introduced by Sun publisher Hank Greenspun.
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Greenspun Case May Influence Voting Age Ruling
Nevada Attorney General says the Jane T. Greenspun appeal in the Ninth Circuit could test the constitutionality of federal legislation allowing 18 year olds to vote in federal, state, and local elections. He argues states retain the right to set voting age. the case is seen as potentially reach Supreme Court.
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Pentagon asks new list of American POWs
The Pentagon urged a full accounting of American prisoners held by North Vietnam and rejected a 334 name list as inaccurate. It cited that at least 40 missing names are not on the list, including three Nevadan airmen linked to Nellis Air Force Base. Reuters reports no further details on a Reno serviceman.
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