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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

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Unions challenge multiple casino owners with pact in Nevada

The Culinary, Bartenders, and Teamsters unions representing about 20,000 workers react as a pact targets several Southern Nevada resort hotels amid rising ownership concentration. The coordinated effort signals broad labor pressure on major casino operators.

Southern Nevada Culinary, Bartenders, and Teamsters al Bramlet William F. Carter Joint Teamsters Council 95 Teamster

The Rise of Nonpolitician Leaders in an Era of Change

A discussion of Eugene McCarthy and Nelson Rockefeller as nonpolitician candidates, their intellectual appeal, and the role of youth in politics. It contrasts money and party support with principled independents, noting college students’ influence and broader implications for 1960s political culture. See also union pact in Nevada framing labor solidarity and cross-union cooperation under The Alliance.

Sen Eugene McCarthy Gov Nelson Rockefeller McCarthy Rockefeller

Pompidou orders rapid crack down on anti Gaullist riots

Premier Georges Pompidou ordered police to break up further demonstrations and labeled agitators as attempting to start a civil war. Riots across 14 cities left two dead and 1,000 injured as mass unrest halted France with 10 million unemployed and 799 arrests in Paris. He began talks with union leaders to end the strike wave.

Paris UPI Georges Pompidou France Pompidou Lyon de Gaulle

Senior Citizen Apartment Complex Dedicated Here

Harry C. Levy Gardens in Las Vegas was formally dedicated by the Las Vegas Housing Authority. The $2.76 million 150 unit complex marks a national first in this partnership of local and federal government for senior citizen housing. Sun photo coverage begins on page 28.

Harry C. Levy Las Vegas Housing Authority SUN

Heart Transplant Performed Under Guarded Conditions

Doctors at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond completed a heart transplant in a long awaited operation. The patient, not named, was said to be in satisfactory condition and guarded by armed security. Hospital officials declined to identify or comment on the donor or duration of the surgery.

Richmond UPS Medical College of Virginia Orange, Va

Picketing Protest Targets Las Vegas Casinos

NAACP local president Charles Kellar announces peaceful demonstrations in downtown Las Vegas, on the Strip, and at union halls to protest alleged racial discrimination in resort hiring. Mayor Grayson and Gov. Laxalt urge cancellation. Kellar says the policy is deliberate discrimination.

Charles Kellar National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Las Vegas Nevada Kellar Las Vegas Strip Oran Grayson Gov Paul Laxalt

Keep Delegates Loose Rocky Ride Tells Nevada Young Republicans

Western states coordinator William Treadwell told the Nevada Young Republicans convention that GOP delegates should stay loose open and uncommitted before the Miami convention. He affirmed Rockefeller will work Nevada and noted 71 days remain until the national meeting. Treadwell said Rockefeller cares to visit key Western states and cited Nevada as a top target.

Reno Cenaravel Miami Nelson Rockefeller Nevada Young Republicans Rockefeller Las Vegas Treadwell New York Washington State Ed Fike U.S. Senate GOP George Abbott Gardnerville Atty Robert Schouweiler Elaine Steiner

Christina Snyder Dies at Sunrise Hospital

Christina Snyder two and a half year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Snyder died yesterday at Sunrise Hospital Services will be at Palm Memorial Park at 11 a m tomorrow with Father Baldus officiating She was born in Las Vegas January 1 1966 and is survived by her parents two sisters Victoria and Stephanie and two brothers James and Anthony

Christina Snyder Jimmy Snyder Sunrise Hospital Palm Memorial Park Baldus Las Vegas Christina Victoria Stephanie James Anthony

Weather Summary for Today and Yesterday

Sunny today with gentle winds and a high of 90 and a low of 69. Yesterday reached 89 with a 55 low. Noontime humidity at 8 percent, sunrise 5 28 and sunset 7 48.

VC Slowing Attacks In Saigon Area

Communist troops surrounding Saigon attacked U S and allied posts on the capital’s fringe with small engagements as fighting persisted into night. Five American aircraft and an Australian observation plane were reported lost. North Vietnam added missiles into the DMZ and briefly opposed high altitude B 52s. Scattered clashes spread toward northern suburbs and swamp lands 25 miles from Saigon.

Saigon UPS U.S South Vietnam North Vietnam Demilitarized Zone Dmz

Soviet Bomber Crashes Near Essex. Seven Crewmen Killed

A Soviet TAM Badger reconnaissance bomber passed near the U S aircraft carrier Essex in the Norwegian Sea and crashed into the water. Rescue teams recovered parts of three bodies. seven crewmen are reported dead. The incident followed low passes over the Essex during anti submarine exercises.

Washington UPS U.S Essex Norwegian Sea Defense Department Norway Pentagon

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