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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1964
Page
2
Witnesses in the Andrew HeikkIn murder case clash with Judge Purser over contempt rulings. Marshall asserts bias and vows to endure a 24 hour jail sentence if a writ fails, while aides discuss habeas corpus options and potential illegal search claims.
Judge Purse explained the subpoena was issued at attorney George Foley’s request to determine if Marshall was in contempt and whether the judge could sentence for nonpayment of a fine. The hall crowd included brothers George and William, with one often present in hearings.
Washington reports Sen. John J. Williams accuses Democrats of backing a Milquetoast plea on finances amid the Bobby Baker investigation. He proposes a substitute resolution demanding detailed personal finances and tax returns from members and Senate employees. Democrats meet in caucus but fail to agree on a disclosure compromise.
Goldwater rested at the Bohemian Grove in Monte Rio California as staff appointments for his campaign were reported. He prepared a Saturday Lakeside speech while a GOP unity summit in Hershey Pennsylvania was planned with Eisenhower Nixon attendees. A draft campaign official was reportedly offered a post coordinating citizens' committees for the Goldwater Miller ticket.
The Ranger 7 spacecraft launched from Cape Kennedy achieved a textbook flight to the Moon and sent rapid camera footage back before impact. Johnson congratulated Pickering and scientists as the JPL team confirmed broad lunar coverage and high quality pictures, praised by Tass and Soviet scientists.
Hank Greenspun editorial hints at a Johnson Rockefeller Democratic ticket with potential cross party appeal. Johnson could spark surprise moves, while Rockefeller, praised for courage, might attract moderate Republicans. The piece notes Rocky’s broad appeal in California and collectible sway against extremism, arguing for country over party.
Governor Sawyer issues a warning that management in the gaming industry must retain control over hiring and firing, rejecting any union authority over employee termination. He notes unions should be encouraged in other areas but not to dictate personnel decisions, and he avoids naming targets or confirming references in the speech.
St. Louis authorities say Mau Rice Holt, 27, who applied for a county police job, was found in jail after fingerprints showed he was wanted in connection with an assault and was turned over to city police.
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