End of Viet Nam War In Sight Says Johnson In Australia
President Johnson told Australian and UPI reporters in Canberra that the end of the Viet Nam War is in sight though not near. He urged unity among nations to avoid unilateral power and called for a global effort to improve living standards and human dignity. He noted a growing gap between developed and developing nations during his Canberra address.
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Mayor Faces Conflicts of Interest in Las Vegas Case
North Las Vegas officials including Mayor William Taylor and First Western Savings and Loan are accused in a grand jury petition of conflicts of interest and conspiracy over the Thunderbird Field airport purchase worth 945000. J. Howard Boies leads the taxpayers challenge, citing a prior foreclosure sale and alleged profit for contractor Ralph Englestad. The matter, filed in District Court, follows a Sun investigation and separate DA petition.
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Where I Stand on Nevada Gaming Law and Growth
Hank Greenspun argues for repealing the 1963 Nevada stock holder gambling investigation rule to attract large corporations and foreign investment. He notes the restriction blocks progress, cites potential Flamingo Hotel sale to Japanese industrialists, and urges law changes to expand Las Vegas economy despite past controversies.
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Central Telephone faces PSC deadline over six month overbilling rule
The Public Service Commission threatened to suspend a six month cutoff in overbilling complaints after Sun exposure. PSC Secretary William Mooney said the rule would allow rebates beyond six months until statutes of limitations apply. The rule appeared in Aug nine tariff revisions yet Mooney said he was unaware of its inclusion.
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Test Site Strike Slows Nevada Nuclear Program
Layoffs and project delays ripple through the Nevada Test Site as electricians and pipefitters strike. AEC reports 1,509 fewer workers since July 1, with 7,129 building trades active, forcing postponements of experiments and other program activities.
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Teamster Leader Blames Vegas Transit Over Strike Demands
Dick Thomas of Teamsters Local 881 blames Vegas Transit for bad faith after the company rejected proposed retroactive benefits. Bruce Geernaert had accused the union of devious tactics to gain new benefits at public expense. Thomas cites June 24 mutual bargaining and a September return with a full document awaiting signing.
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Death claims Sen. Harry Byrd at apple farm in Virginia
Former U. S. Senator Harry F. Byrd dies of a malignant brain tumor at his Northern Virginia apple farm. The longtime Virginia political patriarch had been in a coma since July 6, and his death prompted condolences from national leaders. Byrd retired last November after 32 Senate years on health grounds and to allow a younger successor.
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Regional study ordered amid LV bus strike
The Regional Planning Commission directed an area transport needs study while Vegas Transit Co. bus drivers remain on a three week strike. The move, officials insist, is not tied to ongoing Teamster Local 881 negotiations. Mayor Oran Grayson cites past franchising actions and notes service has fluctuated.
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Weather update with variable clouds and mild winds
Variable cloudiness and winds to 15 20 mph. Today's high 8 low 57. Sunrise 4 53 sunset 5 51. Yesterday's high 86 low 57. Noontime humidity reported.
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