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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1964
Page
1
A reflective piece traces Labor Day from its 19th century origins to modern debates on wages and working hours. It contrasts past labor activism with current labels used against workers, urging acknowledgment of humane conditions and equal share of the fruits of labor.
A Beatle fans rally drew awed adults who dodged tomatoes while signs were trampled. As the crowd chanted for the shaggy haired UK singers, a trio of male Beatle haters from the Official Beatles Haters Association invaded the square, creating a moment of disruption.
In Austin, an 11-year-old admitted strangling Margaret Ruth Rattle, six, daughter of an Episcopal minister. Neighbors described the girl as a tiny newcomer to Delwood, last seen Friday afternoon with a neighbor boy. After a four hour search, her body was found in a cardboard box in northeast Anenma.
Pall Mall Tennessee honors Sgt Alvin York, WWI hero, buried after a quiet ceremony. Veterans, dignitaries including Gen Matthew Ridgeway and Gov Frank Clement accompany York’s family in a solemn funeral along the York Memorial Highway.
A six day hearing at the Clark County Courthouse addressed whether casino workers may be represented by a union or if industry rules prohibit it. Lawyers for employees argued for union representation while management cited state controls on hiring and ethics. The case centers on the boxman role and its duties as a table manager. Transcripts and briefs will go to the National Labor Relations Board in Washington for review.
Two people died and two were severely injured in a head on collision on Henderson con tol f Highway 11 near Highway 41. Identified victims are Herman Niemann 4 of Pasadena California and Mary Elliott 27 of Monte California both in a sports car split by the impact. A third occupant Harry Tregarthern 23 of San Luis Obispo California was in critical condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital.
Mostly clear conditions with light southwest wind. Forecasted high around 193 and low near 67. Humidity reads at noontime. Sunrise at 6 16, sunset at 7 97.
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