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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1964
Page
1
A reader voices concern over extremist youth reaction to the Beatles fueling anti foreign aid sentiment and potential mob violence in Las Vegas. The letter ties pop culture to politics, urging Democrats to address Goldwater Miller stances and suggests provocative actions to deter riots.
Four American soldiers died in a major Viet Cong ambush near Saigon after a fierce fight as 120 Vietnamese troops were killed. Maj. Gen. Richard Snillwell said a captain fired until ammo ran out then grabbed a machine gun to rout attackers. A fifth American died in a separate mountain action, pushing U S deaths to 274 since 1961.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner endorsed Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy for U S Senator from New York. The backing signaled Kennedy's imminent public announcement and momentum for his campaign.
Sid Luft won a partial custody win as Judy Garland agreed to let him have temporary custody of their two children. Garland will return Oct. 23, and she seeks adequate support for daughter Lorna 11 and son Joey 9. The custody outcome remains unresolved in higher court.
A political triangle forms in Nevada as Cm Grant Sawyer Rep Walter Baring D Nev and Boulder City attorney Raich Denton clash in campaigning. Denton accuses Baring of neglecting duties and failing to back a vital meal import quota aiding ranchers. Baring counters that Denton seeks to inflame a feud and denies improper motives.
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