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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
1
The Democrats launched a broadside against GOP nominee Barry Goldwater and debated delegation seating as the 34th Democratic National Convention opened in New Jersey. A draft of foreign affairs and national security planks was released ahead of the platform finalization.
The Alabama delegation rejected a loyalty pledge requested by Democratic leaders and caucused to oppose seating on the national ticket. The move comes as the platform committee backs a civil rights plank aimed at winning support from Northern and Southern Democrats.
INDEX notes two major 1964 campaign issues: extremism and presidential control of nuclear weapons. The plan denounces the John Birch Society and Ku Klux Klan while contrasting Democratic and Republican platforms. Gov Connally says Johnson favors a moderate civil rights plank.
Beginning today the SUN publishes sample ballots for candidates in the Sept 1 primary. There are 19 ballots countywide with District 4 North Las Vegas ballot appearing on page 29.
An editorial urges Nevada voters to support Ralph Denton in the September 1 election. It praises the state's senators for leadership amid livestock troubles defense bases and coin shortages and argues Denton can bring Nevada concerns to national leaders. Denton, Boulder City resident and Las Vegas attorney of 10 years, is highlighted as the candidate who understands state problems.
Atlantic City fielded predictions on the Democratic ticket as two ex national chairs say Humphrey is Johnson’s likely VP pick. Bailey refused firm preference while signaling Johnson will choose who he wants. Miller’s Catholic balance is viewed as insufficient for a top job.
Forecast shows a high of 107 with a low of 72 under gentle winds. Sunrise is at 6 06 and sunset at 7 02. Yesterday reached a high of 74 with 9 percent relative humidity at noon.
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