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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1964
Page
1
A letter page reveals outrage over a storefront display and book burning stunt linked to Ralph Pearl and a public figure. Readers criticize the act as extreme while some Las Vegans defend the work as a publicity gag and express concern about reputational harm to the city and author Reid.
Mexico prepares for a new president Gustavo Diaz Ordaz taking office December 1 while casino advocates push for Las Vegas style gambling in Acapulco and other tourist spots. Officials remain wary citing potential decline in economy and rise of undesirable elements.
In Berlin on the third anniversary of the Berlin Wall about 1,000 protesters attacked a Soviet military sedan near Checkpoint Charlie. They tore its license plate, shouted threats, and stoned foreign media while police cleared paths and urged a silence hour.
A self styled desperado with a long prison record was sentenced by Dist. Judge William Compton to one to two years in state prison and a $5,000 fine for assault with a deadly weapon. He must serve the fine at $3 daily if unpaid. Wagstaff pleaded guilty after a scuffle with Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Whittaker in Las Vegas Justice Court. He was also facing a robbery preliminary hearing linked to a Western Union office heist. Wagstaff declared I’m a desperado and damn proud of it, and compared himself to Dillinger and the Bird Man of Alcatraz.
Atlanta report notes segregationist Lester Maddox closed his restaurant after two Black patrons and escorts arrived. FBI denies agents served as escorts while bystanders jeered the pair. Maddox faces contempt proceedings for prior refusals to desegregate and warns that Communist agitation will end his business.
Embattled Paterson officials ban all public gatherings except weddings as police gird for a third night of racial violence. Elizabeth, 20 miles away, braces for more rioting by Negro toughs as they attack police and bystanders with fire bombs and bricks. Governor Hughes watches, saying no National Guard help is needed.
Today's forecast shows a high of 103 and a low of 73 with gentle winds and variable cloudiness. Sunrise is at 8 37 and sunset at 7 33. Yesterday reached 103 with a 75 low and noon humidity around 36 percent.
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