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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
1
West Las Vegas leaders met police and civic officials as residents grow uneasy about patrol cars and the use of dogs to break up gatherings. A recent gathering dissolved amid absentee leadership and distractions. The visiting observer noted interest in Alabama credentials at the Democratic convention.
A West Las Vegas resident questions motives behind public issue campaigns and urges genuine support for policing changes. The piece argues solutions matter more than sensationalism and notes local voices with real stake in family welfare.
Viet Nam religious rioters brutalized civilians at an American staffed Da Nang hospital, dragging patients from beds and killing them. The Da Nang killings occurred amid a power struggle in Saigon as Gen Nguyen Khanh’s faction seeks a new government. U.S. officials publicly urge a stable, viable administration and offer advice only when sought.
The Beatles wrap three days in Southern California with a 18,700 strong Hollywood audience and a Bel Air shutdown amid teen fans. Ten youths were arrested for curfew violations as rumors swirled of Disneyland or Whisky a Go Go appearances before they headed to Denver.
The Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City nominated Lyndon B. Johnson for president and signaled Hubert H. Humphrey as running mate. Alabama delegates split over loyalty oaths as they join Mississippi in backing the Johnson ticket amid jubilation.
Sahara Hotel rebounds from a mid day blaze that shut entertainment and gambling for a night. Fire damage neared one million dollars with water flooding the showroom floor. Crews move pit games to a new casino addition as repairs begin and the hotel resumes operations.
Mostly clear conditions with west winds 15 to 20 mph. Today’s high about 98 and heat persists. Noontime humidity near 1 percent with sunrise at 6 08 and sunset at 7 17. Yesterday’s high reached 191, low not provided.
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