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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1963
Page
1
Hank Greenspun reports on Synanon Foundation in Santa Monica where recovering addicts guide others through cold turkey withdrawal. The piece describes rituals, the role of veteran members, and the harsh but hopeful atmosphere fostering rehabilitation as seen in Reno and Santa Monica operations.
30 year old comic Gregory insisted on staying in the Bridewell House of Correction rather than signing a recognizance bond. Judge Schwartz granted release pending an Oct 10 hearing after his lawyer’s motion. Gregory has earned up to $4000 a week for nightclub appearances critiquing civil rights and segregation. He was arrested twice Aug 12 during protests against mobile classrooms in Chicago’s South Side, part of a broader demonstration against Willis Wagons viewed as symbols of de facto segregation, comparing the scene to his Birmingham, Alabama conviction.
Richard Burton Partridge a 38 year old band director was arrested in uniform after an outdoor concert. He is charged with robbing the Bank of Chaffee on Aug 5 and the Bank of Advance on Oct 15 1962. Authorities found thousands in a school locker box identified as loot.
Miner Dave Fellin and Henry Throne reported progress as a drill pierced the roof of their chamber. They moved toward a possible exit while Louis Bova remained trapped, without food or water, awaiting word on his condition.
About 200 volunteers scoured Huntington Lake area northeast of Fresno for Roger Griffin a 4 year old Buena Park boy missing since Thursday. He wandered from a family camp and was dressed in light clothing as search efforts continued in rugged timbered terrain and lake waters.
A Santa Monica man Fred McSwain, 39, was found dead in an Al Tahoe motel room in California after a trip to Las Vegas area. Autopsy cited suffocation after assault. Room wiped of fingerprints and telephone wire missing. Brother of victim registered with the man, but investigators pursue foul play.
Marlon Brando and fellow actors arrived in Gadsden Alabama to meet with residents amid racial tension. Mayor Lesley L. Gilliland refused to meet them, calling the visit disruptive. Brando and colleagues after talks with Republic Steel officials described the visit as fruitful and peaceful.
The United States maintains its large military support for South Viet Nam while puzzling over who currently governs. Reports say Ngo Dinh Nhu and aides may wield power, with President Ngo Dinh Diem not met by U.S. diplomats. The Vietnamese embassy official Ngo Ton Dat resigns in protest of actions against Buddhists.
Mrs Patricia Shafer 26 was reported in serious condition with a double skull fracture after an unprovoked attack by a 14 year old boy. Doctors said she was struck seven times with a heavy wrench at O Connor Hospital and underwent emergency surgery. The attacker, Greg Walker, is the son of a retired naval officer and was booked at juvenile hall.
Mostly clear today with southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. High near 100, low around 72. Yesterday’s high 98, low 71. Noon relative humidity at 12 percent. Sunrise 6 06, sunset 7 20.
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