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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1965
Page
9
A Las Vegas dealer led revolt aims to form an independent casino workers union opposing Tom Hanley and his American Federation of Casino and Gaming Employees. Meetings and attorney hires precede a likely charter drive and election as dealers seek an alternative leadership.
Las Vegas PTA president supported boosting gambling taxes to fund schools and government. The Las Vegas government and Tax Committee seeks 25 000 signatures to place the measure on the 1966 ballot, claiming 30 million dollars in new revenue with most benefits to schools. Joe Matthews cited profits from gaming as a reason for the push.
Casino and hotel executives must avoid meddling in union drives to stay within National Labor Relations Board limits. They drift toward accepting unions, yet prefer any organizer over Hanley, whose union track record marks him as unsuitable for future leadership.
The piece outlines Hanley needing 51 percent employee support including dealers, keno writers and runners to win an election. It warns an organized opposition could challenge AFCGE and hinder his Strip plans, while noting McNamee’s incapacitation creates legal vacancy concerns for Gov. Sawyer and potential legislative changes.
Noel Coward comedy farce Blithe Spirit opens Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Western High School auditorium with three acts. Drama instructor Larry Muehlhausen and student director Carol Tuttle lead the production. cast includes Bob Dixon as Charles and Diane Holland as Elvira with Cathy Oden as Ruth.
Las Vegas court arguments focus on whether Abe Fox should raise his ex wife Ellena’s property share and alimony from the 1963 divorce. Attorney Joe Foley claims $123000 more belongs to Foxy restaurant income, supporting a higher settlement and faster payments. Ellena Fox seeks higher property, 7 percent interest, $800 monthly alimony, and no half of court costs.
The Irish of Southern Nevada gather at the Stardust Hotel for the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick annual dinner. Gov. Grant Sawyer will address the group on The Day We Celebrate and highlight Irish heritage contributions to Nevada.
The Provisional League of Women Voters Las Vegas Valley will host three meetings March 23, 24 and 25 covering the administration of justice in Clark County including duties of the district attorney sheriff coroner and the county court and correctional system. The LWV is a nonpartisan group formed in 1920 to boost civic participation.
In Stateline, 63 voters cast ballots on a $3 million bond to fund sewer improvements for South Lake Tahoe. Officials say a failure would keep the September 1963 construction ban and hinder a joint venture with Round Hill for a Nevada export system. Lifting the ban could spur a major development boom.
Nevada Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon praised President Johnson for his voting rights speech. They called it a strong appeal to conscience and urged enactment of federal legislation to guarantee the right to vote nationwide. They cited Alabama events as a reason for action.
The Las Vegas Press Club plans a reception at the Fremont Hotel to honor Irish heritage and promote the premiere of My Fair Lady on March 23. Members will also honor playwright George Bernard Shaw and notable Irish figures in a double celebration combining cultural homage with the show’s promotion.
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