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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1964
Page
1
Twelve security guards at the Thunderbird Hotel walked off duty as the Independent Guard Association of Nevada began a 9 a.m. picket at the front entrance. The action disrupted access to the hotel while negotiations continue. The event follows a series of labor disputes impacting casino properties in the area.
About 200 Sunrise residents and 50 vehicles marched along Lake Mead Boulevard and Owens Street to oppose annexation into North Las Vegas, carrying signs accusing land grabs and denouncing city leadership. Separately, Bill Poffinbarger said a hotel security guard strike began after firing and failed contract talks, with guards employed by the hotel per claims, while Teamster Local 881 discussed solidarity and potential legal steps.
Gov Nelson Rockefeller announces birth of son Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller Jr to wife Margaretta Fitler Murphy at New York Hospital. The baby weighs seven pounds ten ounces and both mother and child are reported in wonderful condition.
Americans paused on Memorial Day as Air Force Secretary Zuckert represented the president at Arlington Cemetery while Johnson spoke from Austin for UT commencement. Memorial services and vigils honored fallen heroes, Thresher victims, and JFK's death site, with families affected by the holiday news.
Eddie Sachs and rookie Dave MacDonald were killed in a violent early crash at the Indianapolis mile. A. J. Foyt, from Houston, led all laps in an Offenhauser roadster to set a speed record and claim his second Speedway title in four years, while Rodger Ward and Lloyd Ruby finished second and third. The crash cut short a Memorial Day classic noted for its dangers.
The Las Vegas Sun faces a civil action by Fireman's Fund American Insurance and others over a November fire loss. The writer defends the arbitration clause and argues the appointed appraiser is competent and disinterested, challenging the insurers' objections.
Denver Post editor Palmer Hoyt describes dramatic changes in defeated Germany after World War II. His penetrating series, beginning today on Page 29, surveys the nation’s surprising recovery and evolving conditions across cities.
Retiring IRS Commissioner Mortimer F. Caplan exposes a broad corruption pattern centered in New York City. Of 83 nationwide arrests for tax agency crimes this year, 73 were in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including bribery embezzlement graft and fraud by 24 government workers and 49 outsiders. Caplan cites New York’s pressure and a “fix” culture as core factors.
Skeleton identified as Christian Blochberger linked to remains found near Searchlight. Clark County officers traced the corpse while Judy Garland, described as near death, remains unaware of her sister Sue Cathcart’s death. Funeral plans set for Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas.
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