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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
3
The 24 hour temperature and precipitation summary prepared by the U S Weather Bureau in San Francisco shows latest readings ending at 4 a m local time. Temperature ranges and precipitation amounts are presented for the period across multiple stations.
The high reached 110 degrees at Needles California the peak reading for the continental U S The low dropped to 35 degrees at Bismarck North Dakota and Rutte Montana as reported by the Weather Bureau
Congolese government troops with white mercenaries and air power launched an offensive to recapture Albertville in North Katanga. Reports say battles raged in Puavu Burgarama du Paulis and Bumba with government forces initially ahead in two areas and rebels in the others. White mercenaries, led by a former British captain, sign up for Congo Foreign Legion at 280 dollars a month. The U S and Ethiopian and Chad envoys sought regional help while U S officials tried to dissociate from mercenary forces.
Atty Gen. Robert F. Kennedy formally announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New York senator at Gracie Mansion. He pledges to resign his cabinet post for a full campaign and to live in New York if he wins. Kennedy faces Rep. Samuel Stratton and contends the race will be fiercely watched as Democratic leaders back him.
Moscow charges Washington and Belgium with armed intervention in the Congo to quell a rising national liberation movement. A Kremlin statement says the United States supplied paratroopers, heavy weapons, planes and helicopters, and warns of a Viet Nam style conflict expanding in Africa.
Scott Griffith brings business experience and leadership ability to county government, positioning him to oversee fiscal matters and public services effectively. Voters can expect practical problem solving and steady administration from his candidacy.
Taxpayers money concerns rise as Scott Griffith outlines collaboration with multiple conventions in Las Scott to bolster law enforcement. He proposes concrete steps to enhance funding oversight and practical improvements for police operations.
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