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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1964

Page

2

Emergency declared by Premier Khanh in South Viet Nam

Premier Khanh announced a state of emergency in South Viet Nam suspending laws and enabling rapid measures to safeguard security. The move followed U S air strikes near Saigon and Viet Cong activity in the Mekong Delta with estimates of guerrilla strength reaching about 150 000 including 34 000 regulars.

Viet Nam Khanh U.S Saigon Mekong Delta Red U. S Maxwell D. Taylor Washington UU. S

Poverty Measure Near OK

President Johnson’s $962.5 million anti poverty bill faced a surprise test vote as opponents sought to strike the enacting clause. The measure, key to his budget, was defended by Democrats and opposed by Republicans who called it unworkable and a vote getter. The Senate has approved a $947.5 million version and a joint committee will reconcile differences.

Washington UPI Johnson Senate Howard W Smith D-Va House John Ashbrook Ohio New York City Charles FE. Goodell N Y

Georgia charges four Klansmen with Penn murder

Georgia filed murder charges against four Ku Klux Klansmen arrested by the FBI for the July 11 slaying of Lemuel A. Penn in Colbert near Athens. Gov. Carl Sanders vowed decisive action. The defendants Lackey Howard Smis Myers and Guest were held without bond. Lackey reportedly confessed and may testify against the others.

Athens, Ga UPI Georgia FBI Washington, D.C Carl Sanders Army Reserve Ft. Benning

Czechs and Allies Clash Over Vietnam Crisis

In a United Nations session Stevenson rejects Czech charges that U.S. action in Southeast Asia is provocative. He cites North Viet Nam torpedo boat attacks near the coast on Aug. 2 as deliberate aggression and urges Prague to press Hanoi for peace. French and Soviet ambassadors express diverging views on U.S. self defense and regional stability.

Stevenson North Viet Nam United States Hanoi U.S Roger Seydouk Southeast Asia Charles de Gaulle France Platon D. Morozov Marek

Exceptions Tossed In Ruby Appeal

Dallas judge Joe B Brown refused to approve 15 exceptions raised by Jack Ruby defense lawyers as part of the appeal of Ruby’s death sentence for murdering Lee Harvey Oswald. The defense may file a bystanders bill within five days. The issues move to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, with a decision expected in January or February.

Dallas UPI Joe B. Brown Jack Ruby Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Brown State Court of Criminal Appeals Austin Court of Criminal Appeals

Yemen's President Sallal to visit West Germany for treatment

President Abdullah Sallal of Yemen will travel to West Germany this month for medical care after being treated in Alexandria for a heart condition. The announcement came Sunday and confirms plans for the overseas visit.

Cairo UPI Abdullah Sallal Yemen West Germany Alexandria

Timing and resolve in Cuba and Viet Nam policy shifted

Hank Greenspun argues that timely decision making prevented war in Cuba and Viet Nam era tensions. He claims Kennedy and Johnson used strategic timing to widen communist splits while China and Russia avoided direct conflict, describing the United States as a real tiger ready to defend peace.

China People’s Daily Johnson Indochina Peking Cuba Kennedy Russia

Astronaut Survival Training Begins at Stead AFB

Fourteen astronauts arrive at Stead Air Force Base for a week of desert survival training begun Monday. The class aims to teach handling equipment, extreme temperatures, and locating food such as snakes and lizards in case a capsule lands in a desert.

Reno Stead Air Force Base

Kadans Sues Baring Over Letters and Press Allegations

Kadans sues for 2 million dollars claiming defamation from letters and newspaper coverage. Complaint accuses Baring of Communist links and political betrayal, citing votes against Democratic principles. Kadans seeks general damages and punitive damages for reputational injury.

Kadans Baring Congress Democratic Party

Show Girl Seeks Modeling Work

Situation wanted classified ت describes a show girl seeking modeling work of any type and provides a contact number 642-4287.

Open House by Owner and Houses for Sale Classifieds

A jumble of real estate listings shows owner marketed homes for sale and rent. Multiple properties include 2 to 3 bedrooms with varying amenities near Las Vegas and nearby areas. prices range from low thousands to mid six figures. mobile homes and rooms for rent are also advertised with contact numbers.

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