Nevada in 1964 first half shows mixed growth
The six month report highlights rising employment and unemployment in Nevada from a larger labor force, with 10 550 more employed and 2 137 more unemployed. Las Vegas conventions up 15 percent but total attendance down 2 7 percent. Gambling gross 78 million, water use up, marriages up, schools up, Lake Mead visitors up, but Hoover Dam tours down. Real estate down across multiple metrics.
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Jersey City Riot Triggers Police Standby After Disturbance
A five hour riot in Jersey City prompted a 900 member police force to be on standby with extra officers deployed in the riot area after 32 injuries and 15 arrests. Mayor Thomas Whelan called the incident isolated but ordered heightened patrols and awaited civil rights leaders’ meeting outcomes. William G. Angotti and other arrestees faced charges connected to distributing inflammatory racial pamphlets.
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Thomas Whelan
Joseph Smith
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Fred Martin
Raymond Brown
William G. Angotti
New York
Goldwater Answers Campaign Questions Before California Stop
The campaign contends Goldwater clarified views on Viet Nam policy and Bracero extension. He praised Dr. Lee Dubridge of Cal Tech for landing photographs and noted plans to speak at a Washington campaign school and Springfield Illinois event.
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California
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
U.S
Arizona
Washington
Bob Wilson
Calif
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Red China
Mexico
Cuba
Viet Nam
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Increased Naval Patrols After Tonkin Incident
The United States will double the naval patrols in the Gulf of Tonkin after an attack on the destroyer Maddox. President Johnson ordered another destroyer added and combat air patrols over the vessels. Secretary Rusk committed to unrestricted use of international waters as orders are drafted.
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United States
Dean Rusk
India protests Chinese military activity in Ladakh frontier
New Delhi files a note with the Chinese embassy accusing armed Chinese forces of entering the 20 kilometer de militarized zone in Ladakh on May 30, eight miles north of Fukche. India says Beijing has not fully abided by Colombo Conference terms and demands restraint.
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New Delhi
India
Fukche
Colombo
Red China
Accident scene shows dangers of drunk driving and public response
In the early hours a young man charged with driving under the influence caused a crash involving a Greyhound bus and three cars, leaving his destroyed vehicle and injured women. Observers recall slow ambulances, police directing traffic, and a vow to alert authorities for any future tipsy drivers. The column also notes local commentary on extremism and entertainment, ending with Ruthe D.'s reflections.
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