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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1968

Page

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McLain May Start Sixth Game For Tigers In World Series

Detroit may lineup Denny McLain as starter in game six against St Louis at Busch Stadium. Rays Washburn to oppose him as Cards lead three games to two. McLain, once a 31 game winner, seeks revival after a shaky series and a 5 3 loss in game four.

ST. Louis UPI Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Tigers Mayo Smith Detroit McLain Earl Wilson Joe Sparma St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Ray Washburn

Mining Congress Warns Labor to Fight for Rights

The Mining Congress warned labor organizations yesterday that the mining industries will defend their rights. Officials stressed the need for clear policies and stronger labor standards to protect workers and sustain production.

Mining Congress Labor America

Horseshoe Club to Expand Creating 120 Jobs

The Horseshoe Club will undergo a $1.5 million expansion at the Casino Center hotel casino, adding nearly 120 workers and boosting payroll toward $4.5 million annually. The makeover will echo New Orleans French Quarter styling along Fremont Street and Casino Center Boulevard while preserving the iconic Horseshoe sign.

New New Orleans Casino Center Hotel-Casino Casino Center Boulevard Fremont Street Jack Binion

Greenspun on Wallace trip and race issue in politics

Hank Greenspun notes Wallace campaign rallies turn violent in urban areas as Gen. Curtis LeMay backs Wallace on race and Vietnam policy. He warns the Wallace ticket could strain U.S. world relations and points to aides with racist ties while urging readers to question “reasonable” views advanced by Wallace. The column ends with a note about returning to complete the piece.

Hank Wallace Air Force Curtis LeMay United States Gen. LeMay

Marines Suffer 50 Casualties In Beating Reds

UPI reports U S Marines wiped out a 20 man North Vietnamese force in the DMZ one mile from North Vietnam as B 52s pounded the area. Fifty Leathernecks were killed or wounded in the assault just south of the buffer strip. The report notes heavy fighting and a major effort by Marine units.

Reds Saigon

End of Henderson Strike Nears After Mediation Talks

A week long walkout by about 300 workers at Stauffer Chemical in Henderson shows progress as both sides near a final agreement on fringe benefits. Company managers have in principle agreed with the United Steelworkers and are seeking approval from New York executives. Negotiations moved from the Desert Inn to the Showboat and the Swanky Club with only lunch and dinner breaks noted as talks continued.

United Steelworkers of America Stauffer Chemical Company Henderson Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Sam Cousins Steelworkers Stauffer New York Desert Inn Hotel Swanky Club Boulder Highway

Tragedy Claims 4 Lives in Desert Airliner Crash

A Catalina-Vegas airliner crashed after takeoff from McCarran Airport, killing all four aboard. The De Havilland Dove exploded near a desert area by a San Diego charter airline hub. Victims included two identified Lindberg Field employees, the pilot William Haskin and co pilot Vernon Weaver. The female victim's IDs listed multiple San Diego names as well. The crash is under coroner review with more details pending.

McCarran Lindberg Field San Diego William Haskin Vernon Weaver C. Conway

Sunny Day With Mild Winds And Pleasant Temps

A sunny day with gentle winds brings a high of 85 and a low of 50. Yesterday also reached 85 with a 53 low. Noontime humidity sits at 15 percent as sunrise occurs at 6 42 and sunset at 6 13.

Israel unveils nine point plan for Mideast peace

At the United Nations Israel presented a nine point peace plan seeking permanent national borders in the region and redeployment of forces. Foreign Minister Abba Eban urged negotiations in direct talks while Arab powers oppose this condition as it would recognize Israel. Eban said Israel is ready to replace cease-fire lines with secure, recognized borders with each neighbor.

United Nations UPI Israel General Assembly Middle East Abba S. Eban Eban Assembly

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