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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
1
The piece reflects on Britain’s long peak in diplomacy, contrasts U S timidity with decisive action, and cites Johnson and Kennedy as examples. It argues the United States should act forcefully in international waters and during dangerous standoffs, framing leadership as timely action.
In the United Nations Security Council debate, Czechoslovakia charged U S ships violated North Vietnamese waters before naval clashes. Ambassador Stevenson denied the claim, stating no U S warship was within 70 miles of the coast. Hajek accused premeditated aggression as ships were near the 17th parallel.
Premier Nguyen Khanh warns of possible attacks and urges North Viet Nam overthrow. A curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. is imposed in Saigon as U.S. air bases rush fighters and interceptors amid a widening war buildup. The premier claims Chinese Communists threaten the country and pledges support for North Viet Nam.
Two juvenile daughters of Illinois Circuit Judge Robert McAuliffe were found raped and killed in their Jackson hotel room. The suspect, Andrew Jixley, 19, of The Dalles Oregon, held as attacker. Authorities say entry came via removed window screen and no robbery motive.
Joseph M. Kadans of Las Vegas sues Rep. Walter Baring for libel and seeks a declaratory judgment under the Federal Corrupt Practices Act. Kadans alleges Baring labeled opponents as communists and mailed 700 letters accusing the “radical left element” to solicit funds.
Sunny and hot conditions persist with gentle morning winds. Today's high 105 degrees and low 78 with sunrise at 5 51 and sunset at 7 41. Tomorrow's high 105 with low 77 and noontime humidity around 74 percent.
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