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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1963

Page

3

Democratic Leaders See September Floor Action on Tax Bill and Test Ban

Democratic leaders forecast floor debate in September on the House tax bill and the Senate test ban treaty. McCormack expects Ways and Means action next week with floor consideration soon after. Mansfield cites progress on the test ban and predicts a Senate debate lasting about a week after Labor Day. He also notes railroad negotiations aim to avert anti strike legislation ahead of the Aug. 29 deadline.

Kennedy House Senate John W. McCormack White House Ways and Means Committee Mike Mansfield Mansfield

Talk of Our Town Supreme and bewitching You rub your eyes

Local column notes a striking scene in Las Vegas with vivid, bewitching detail from the Las Vegas Sun, highlighting a surprising moment that leaves readers surprised and amused. Ralph Pearl provides the lively narration.

Ralph Pearl Las Vegas

Western Allied garrison tests readiness in West Berlin

In West Berlin an allied force of 11,000 soldiers from the United States Britain and France conducted an operational readiness test. They spread through the city using 25 American 13 British and 10 French tanks to practice defending key sites and improving mobility and reaction. Tomorrow a 24 hour war game in Grunewald woods will follow.

Berlin UPS West Berlin Grunewald Woods

Drunk Driver Behind Cotton Picker Sets Precedent

Pablo Jimenez, 13, faced a week in jail and a $850 fine in Edinburgh Texas after driving a cotton picker while intoxicated. He operated the machine for four hours, stopping at bars, and veered into a ditch. Patrolman James Billings estimated the picker damage at $4,000.

Edinburgh. Tex UPI Pablo Jimenez Jimenez Ine R. Alamia James Billings

Brothers Killed While Praying in Argentina Church

A lightning strike at Holy Mary Chapel in Picada Galitzniana killed three brothers while they prayed at the altar. Pablo, Francisco and Esteban Atamanuk died as the bolt traveled down the chains supporting ornamental lamps.

Posadas Argentina UPI Holy Mary Chapel Picada Galitzniana Pablo Francisco Esteban Atamanuk

Lifeguard Realizes Trouble Then Rescues Swimmer

In Bournemouth England UPI reports lifeguard Jim Williams spotted a swimmer in distress. He began to run into the water but forgot his bathing suit and blushed before he recovered his clothes and saved the swimmer.

Bournfmourth England UPI Jim Williams

Lodge Heads to South Vietnam After High Level Talks

In Honolulu Henry Cabot Lodge new U S Ambassador to South Vietnam leaves for Saigon after a top level briefing with Harry Felt Frederick Nolting and Roger Hilsman. The officials said Buddhist riots do not yet derail the war but could hinder it if continued.

Honolulu UPI Henry Cabot Lodge U.S South Viet Nam State Department Lodge Harry D. Felt Pacific Frederick Nolting Roger Holsman Nolting Felt Hilsman Saigon Tokyo Washington South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem Madame Nhu Vietnam Helsman National Legislative Conference

Top House Member Opposes Tax Bill

Washington report shows Rep. John W. Byrnes opposing the tax bills amid Kennedy spending concerns. He urged GOP allies to vote against the measure until deficit spending is reduced. Goldwater disputes administration claims on test ban enforcement and new safeguards. Export-Import Bank finances gain five year extension with two billion more lending authority after a House compromise.

Washington UPI House Ways & Means Committee John W. Byrnes Rwis GOP Kennedy Congress Byrnes Senate Treasury Bor

Colorful Publisher Townsend Dies at 73 in Dillon

Edwin Stuart Townsend known as Pop Townsend, co publisher of the Dillon Daily Tribune Examiner and former Dillon mayor, died in a Dillon hospital after a lingering illness. His 50 year career included work at Le Mars Globe-Post and Bedford Times-Republican, plus roles at Denver Post and Rock County Star before returning to Montana publishing Dillon papers with his son Edwin C.

Dillon, Mont UPI Edwin Stuart Pop) Townsend Dillon Daily Tribune Examiner Dillon Townsend West Midwest le Mars Iowa le Mars Globe-Post Bedford Times-Republican Denver Post Rock County Star Laverne, Minn California Edwin C Dillon Daily Tribune Dillon Examiner

Teenager dies in German cabaret twist act mystery

Heidemarie Klostermann aged 17 died after twisting in a Wuppertal cabaret. Police report says she danced the twist for hours before suddenly losing consciousness. A doctor ruled the death a heart attack.

Wuppertal Germany Heidemarie Klostermann

Jamaica Officials Seize Vessel

U S officials said a vessel meant to ferry Cuban refugees to the United States was seized by Jamaican authorities. The ship named Nana and formerly Marine was taken for alleged seaworthiness and lifesaving standard violations. The plan was to sail to Havana, pick up refugees, and bring them to the United States amid U S opposition to such dealings.

Washington UPS United States Jamaica Nana Marine Havana U. S Cuba

Syrian Troops Kill Workers Near Israeli Border

A government spokesman said Syrian troops shot and killed two Israeli tractor workers aged 19 near Almagor inside Israel as they returned from fields. A UN truce observation complaint was lodged. Reports also claim Syria ordered border residents to evacuate and canceled leaves amid border buildup.

Tiberias Israel UPI United Nations Truce Almagor Adiffa

Soldier survives car crash into twin engine plane near Barkarby

A 20 year old soldier escaped serious injury after his sports car collided with a twin engine plane on Barkarby Air Force Base runway. The unnamed soldier was driving on the base when he strayed onto the taxiing aircraft.

Stockholm API Barkarby Air Force Base

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