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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1963

Page

8

Policeman Testifies at Riot Trial About Kill Them Chant

In Los Angeles four officers testified that during a riot near a Black Muslim temple on April 27 1962 a chant of Kill them Kill them rang out as they were knocked to the ground and attacked. Frank G Tomlinson 24 described being shot in the left arm after being overwhelmed. Demonstrations by both Negro groups and Black Muslim members gathered outside the courthouse as the trial opened with an all Caucasian jury.

Los Angeles UPI Frank G. Tomlinson Tomlinson Stanley Kensic David Coleman Hollywood Race Relations Bureau Court House

Las Vegas attitudes toward crime and leniency

Covey comments on Las Vegas crime and punishment. He cites cases including a husband who killed his wife for infidelity and a man sentenced to three months for voluntary manslaughter after a hot blooded dispute, questioning the harshness of local justice.

Las Vegas David Zenoff

McClellan assails lenient courts in Los Angeles speech

Sen John McClellan denounces leniency in sentencing urging tougher laws and prompter, more vigorous enforcement. He cites fugitives and parole violators on FBI lists as evidence of criminals thriving under perceived impunity and warns magistrates to read his call for reform.

John McClellan Los Angeles FBI

Education Bill Defended by Kennedy Aide

Anthony Celebreeze, secretary of HEW, defended Kennedy's five billion education bill before a Senate subcommittee. He said the measure helps states meet responsibilities, would spur local action, and would not undercut state rights, insisting it aims to lift U.S. education from mediocrity to excellence.

Washington UPI Kennedy Senate Anthony J. Celebreeze Health, Education and Welfare U.S Celebreeze

Greta Garbo Not Signed for Brazzi Film

In Naples Italy Rossano Brazzi says Greta Garbo has not signed to work with him. He notes many reports about her return to the screen are unfounded and cites press anxiety over her possible comeback.

Naples Italy UPI Rossano Brazzi Greta Garbo Ravello Brazzi

Tijuana poised to become Mexico's Hollywood

Sun splashed Tijuana aims to be the new Mexican film capital with studios planned to start next January. Juan Jose Perez Padilla says millions of pesos will fund a top-flight center near Hollywood, offering jobs and income while attracting U.S. and Mexican producers and full access to facilities.

Tijuana Mexico U.S Hollywood Juan Jose Perez Padilla Perez Padilla Perez Padilla and Associates Churubusco San Angel America Mexico City

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