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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1969
Page
11
An editorial criticizes Nevada's ad budget and the pick of a narrow committee to choose an agency. It urges inviting all accredited agencies, criticizes northern dominance, and calls for fairer bidding to promote industry and tourism without quarreling. The piece supports a larger promotion budget but condemns restricted invitations.
A reader with severe nighttime leg cramps seeks causes and relief. Dr Thosteson notes circulatory factors and offers a booklet on stopping leg cramps and foot pains, sharing a reader's letter about exercises that prevent nocturnal cramps and improve sleep.
The piece profiles Bayard Rustin as a steady advocate for nonviolence and political engagement amid harsh criticism. It contrasts militant rhetoric with his insistence that change come through ballots rather than force, portraying him as a principled figure maintaining faith in peaceful tactics.
Victor Riesel presents a column quoting a Black leader who argues a nonviolent, strategic approach to equality, focusing on the Democratic Party and labor unions as key power bases. The piece urges building a broad coalition, expanding ballot and union influence, and views revolution as a long-term goal tied to dignity and minority representation in decision making.
A letter argues that Northern Ireland has been a one party state for over 50 years, propped by English support and U.S. tolerance. It accuses the ruling clique of denying Catholics the vote and discriminating in religious and civil liberty, urging Americans to pressure their representatives.
A Las Vegas High student and other youths discuss gender in jobs. They express belief that qualified women should not face sex-based barriers but worry some roles may threaten femininity. One cites not wanting women to umpire due to perceptions of toughness.
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