Assembly Defeats Bill to Boost Nevada Gaming Taxes
Nevada Assembly kills a proposed 20 percent increase on gambling taxes to fund vocational education and public programs. Coauthors Bas tian and Kinsley lament the bill’s defeat as insufficient Senate support blocks action. The measure would have added about four million dollars. a separate taxation study resolution was approved for the 1967 legislature.
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President's Backer Wins In Oregon
A political backer of the president secured a victory in Oregon in a statewide contest. The win strengthens the president's support among local voters and reinforces party momentum heading into upcoming election cycles.
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Labor and pride vs NLRB in casino labor clash
A columnist argues labor discipline keeps society functioning and criticizes the National Labor Relations Board. He profiles Tom Hanley as a parasite on the movement, claiming most casino workers oppose his control and prefer independent action over forced hours or conditions, with the piece hinting at continuation on page 2.
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Viet Nam unrest persists amid Da Nang clash and Buddhist calls
In Hue a rebel general vowed to continue efforts to topple Premier Ky despite Da Nang being wrested from rebel control. In Singapore Tam Chau urged followers to end protests and seek compromise. Saigon riot police ousted anti-government students from Saigon University after a 24 hour occupation with no injuries.
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NLV Chamber Holds Secret Audit Discussion Board Meeting
The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce directors met privately with a certified public accountant to discuss a special audit of the organization. The session followed a SUN report alleging misconduct by executive manager Ginger Brenner. President Ed Zorn declined to comment claiming concern over a black eye for the chamber.
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Judge Foley Turns 80 In Nevada Long Career Highlighted
Federal Judge Roger T. Foley marks his eightieth birthday as a long time Nevada resident recalling the Gold Field boom era. He started Nevada Bar studies, tried his first case in Las Vegas in 1928, and later served as deputy district judge.
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Las Vegas
Widow recounts police shooting of husband during ride
Mrs Barbara Deadwyler a pregnant widow testifies at the coroner inquest that a policeman shot her husband when she and a family friend requested police aid to reach a hospital. A witness, Gamalyle Ferguson, says the officer pushed the revolver into the car and fired after the husband asked for help. Policewoman Barbara A Johnson adds she helped question the widow as the inquest enters its fifth day.
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Clear Day With Gentle Winds And Hot High
Weather forecast notes a clear day with gentle winds and a predicted high of 100 and a low of 65. Yesterdays high was 96 with a low of 58. Noontime humidity 6 percent, sunrise at 4 28 and sunset at 6 47.
Governor Seeks LSD Law to Aid Nevada Enforcers
Gov. Grant Sawyer urged the Nevada Legislature to pass new legislation to curb LSD abuse. In a message to both houses he said hallucinogenic drugs are rising in use and current laws are inadequate. Police support the measure.
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